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Pakistan budget raises defence spending, squeezes development to meet IMF goalsFinance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb told parliament the government would allocate 3 trillion rupees for defence in the fiscal year starting...
IMF cuts eurozone growth forecasts again on energy inflation risksThe International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning. The ongoing Middle East conflict is impacting eurozone growth more than previou...
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reportsThe United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range st...
UK economy shrinks in April as Middle East war hitsBritain's economy contracted in April as the Middle East war hit growth, official data showed Friday, dealing a setback to Prime Minister K...
British defence minister John Healey quits over defence spendingBritish Defence Minister John Healey resigned, citing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's failure to commit necessary resources for national defe...
Art, maths and killing: Ukraine drone chief's formula to stop RussiaRobert "Madyar" Brovdi's underground command post features walls of blinking screens playing footage of Ukrainian drones attacking Russian ...
US trade gap narrows in April on oil exports boostAmerica's trade gap narrowed in April. Energy exports surged due to Middle East conflict. This boosted overall exports. Imports also rose, ...
Fitch cuts FY27 growth projection to 6.4%; US-Iran war to slow down economyFitch Ratings has reduced India's GDP growth projection to 6.4 percent for the current fiscal year. The US-Iran war is expected to slow eco...
U.S. spending on rebuilding nuclear arsenal more than all other nuclear states combined including China, RussiaU.S. spent $69.2 billion, more than all other nuclear states combined, and saw largest increase, at 22 per cent.
India 5th largest military spender in world in 2025, SIPRI report mentions May conflict with PakIndia emerged as the fifth largest military spender globally in 2025. The nation's defense expenditure reached USD 92.1 billion. India's nu...
With approximately 190 warheads, India widens nuke arsenal lead over Pakistan: SIPRI reportThe year 2025 marked a pivotal moment for India's nuclear strategy as it ramped up its arsenal and introduced innovative delivery methods. ...
War, debt and cuts: The price of Israel's security pushIsrael faces a steep economic challenge. A massive defence budget, driven by ongoing conflicts and Netanyahu's vision for a militarised nat...
Iran retains about 22% of missile stockpile, says TrumpIran retains a significant portion of its missile arsenal, with President Donald Trump estimating 21 to 22 percent remaining. This comes af...
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New ZealandThe U.S. has approved a $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move supporting the nation's plan to nearly double ...
UK PM Keir Starmer warns Russia could attack NATO within four yearsRussia could attack a NATO country within four years according to western intelligence assessments, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned o...
AI fever spreads, but are markets masking economic cracks?Investors are pouring money into Artificial Intelligence, even as economic worries grow. SpaceX's massive IPO signals strong AI interest. C...
Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...