Islamic State is busy setting up a new affiliate in the Philippines, and government policies are allowing the threat they pose to worsen.
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Indian military forces in Kashmir. Image: Flickr - flowcomm.
Tensions High in Kashmir Following Indian Attack
In the early hours of this morning local time, Indian forces launched a significant attack across the Line of Control in the disputed Kashmir region.
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A Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter jet. Image: Wikipedia/Tim Felce.
India closes deal to buy French Rafale jets
India and France’s Dassault signed an $8.8bn contract that will provide the Indian Air Force with 36 Rafale fighter aircraft
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Pakistan: Strifes in Politics, Human Rights, and Terror
Pakistan faces major issues in politics, terrorism, and human rights that claim hundreds of lives each year. As a key country in the region, its stability is vital, but has yet to be attained.
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U.S. F-16 Sale to Pakistan Hits A Snag
Several months after the U.S. State Department announced the approval of a sale of eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan, the potential deal has hit a snag. Islamabad wants to move forward with the purchase using a U.S. subsidy, but the United States government – under pressure from the Congress – has ruled that option out.
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