Tajikistan and Qatar Discuss Prospects for Expanding Bilateral Ties
Tajikistan and Qatar are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral relationship, focusing on expanding cooperation in economics, trade, and investment.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to discuss strengthening defence cooperation and mining partnerships between the two countries.
The talks will focus on a planned defence letter of intent and cooperation on strategic military equipment such as fighter jets and submarines.
This meeting follows a recent $8.1 billion defence agreement signed in 2022, which included an order for 42 Rafale fighter jets and contracts for submarine development and ammunition. While no Rafale jets have been delivered yet, Indonesia expects the first six to arrive in early 2026. Additionally, Indonesia has agreements to purchase two Scorpene submarines and 13 long-range air surveillance radars from French companies.
Besides defence discussions, Macron’s delegation includes leaders from French mining company Eramet. They aim to explore cooperation related to Indonesia’s vast nickel resources, including mining permits and battery supply chain investments. Indonesia is the world’s largest nickel producer and holds the largest known reserves of the metal.
Iran launched 18 ballistic missiles late Sunday targeting the U.S. military’s Al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the largest American installation in the Middle East.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
Wizz Air has suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv, Israel, and its European services to Amman, Jordan, effective immediately until 15 September due to escalating situation in the Middle East. Also, the air carrier temporarily suspended its flights between Astana, Kazakhstan, and Abu Dhabi.
European metal producers are urging the EU to restrict scrap exports, warning that rising US demand driven by Trump’s 50% tariffs threatens Europe’s green transition and efforts to cut carbon emissions.
China announced on Tuesday that it will host a large-scale military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on September 3, marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. President Xi Jinping is scheduled to deliver a keynote speech during the commemorative events.
Heightened military activity, shifting alliances, and ongoing regional disputes shape the backdrop as NATO leaders meet in The Hague for high-level discussions.
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