Tag: #Tensions
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Pakistan has Deployed SH-15 Howitzer at Border
This article has been submitted by Major (R.) Haroon Rasheed What is SH-15 Howitzer? The SH-15 is a Chinese 155mm/52 caliber self-propelled howitzer designed for long-range artillery engagements. It’s mounted on a 6×6 wheeled Shaanxi truck chassis, equipped with an armored cabin and can fire rocket-assisted projectiles up to 53 kilometers away. The system has…
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Another Front Opens as North Korea Fires Cruise Missiles
Seoul reports that North Korea has fired cruise missiles off its east coast, further escalating regional tensions amidst a recent spate of missile tests. Last Wednesday, North Korea test-fired the Pulhwasal-3-31, a new strategic cruise missile, adding to the more than 100 missiles it has tested since the beginning of 2022. Pope Francis reiterates call…
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Tensions Mount as Bangladesh Goes to Polls
In the lead-up to the 2024 elections in Bangladesh, at least 14 polling stations, including one on the outskirts of the capital Dhaka, were set on fire, heightening concerns about the electoral process. A wave of attacks unfolded just a day before the commencement of voting, creating an atmosphere of tension and uncertainty. [Source: BBC…
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Joe Biden tells Netanyahu to come to a Ceasefire and Reduce Tensions
Rocket attacks continued in southern Israel, and four rockets were fired from Lebanon to northern Israel. US President Joe Biden said in a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday that they should “come to a ceasefire and reduce tensions.” However, as of Wednesday afternoon, the facts on the ground are…
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The US bans two Iranian companies and 47 individuals
Baaghi TV reports that tensions between the United States and Iran are rising rather than falling. The United States has once again imposed sanctions on two Iranian agencies, an intelligence agency and several individuals. The United States and Iran have been rivals for years, and since the martyrdom of General Qasim Soleimani, tensions between the…
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SAARC Chamber no more Functional due to Pak-India Tensions
The SAARC Chamber is no more functional due to tensions between Pakistan and India.
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India-China Tensions: Is Indian army ready for the winters?
For more than three months now, Indian and Chinese troops have been facing each other in Ladakh. While talks are underway between the two countries, the deployment of more troops and preparations for the coming days are putting the Indian Army under tremendous pressure. An Indian Army official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the…
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US, China Tensions can Bifurcate the World
US, China tensions can bifurcate the world.