Despite the new Russian stealth fighter, the US will maintain air superiority

Despite the new Russian stealth fighter, the US will maintain air superiority

The Russian military has been showcasing its latest fifth-generation jet fighter, but the U.S. will continue to maintain its advantage in the aerial battlespace. Lately, the Russian military deployed the Su-57 to Syria in an attempt to test its capabilities and performance in combat conditions. During the flights, the Russian pilots tested the aircraft’s on-board systems, […]

Japan strengthens ties with China and India, signs multiple currency exchange agreements

Japan strengthens ties with China and India, signs multiple currency exchange agreements

Just days after signing economic cooperation agreements with China, Japan signed a currency swap deal with India, valued at $75 billion. According to Bloomberg-Quint, this new agreement will help bolster the rupee, which has seen a significant loss in value during the recent months. The deal should also help India access foreign capital and foreign […]

Oil drops two weeks in a row thanks to supply concerns and international tensions

Oil drops two weeks in a row thanks to supply concerns and international tensions

Brent Crude, an important “benchmark oil” that serves as a barometer for the commodity’s price in general, squeaked out a closing price above $80 per barrel late Friday. However, according to a report from Reuters, Brent is still down for the second week in a row. US crude was also not spared and finished more […]

The Pic of the Day: India to buy Russian weapons despite US threat of sanctions

The Pic of the Day: India to buy Russian weapons despite US threat of sanctions

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, hugs Russian President Vladimir Putin before their meeting in New Delhi, India, Friday, Oct. 5, 2018. Putin arrived in India on Thursday for a two-day visit during which India is expected to sign a $5 billion deal to buy Russian S-400 air defense systems despite a new U.S. law […]

India to bring Russia’s new T-14 Armata back from the dead?

India to bring Russia’s new T-14 Armata back from the dead?

Russia recently announced that they would be halting production on their latest and most technologically advanced main battle tank, the T-14 Armata, in favor of lower cost programs like updating their existing fleet of T-72 tanks. The problem with the T-14, like the nation’s stealthy fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57, isn’t that the platform doesn’t seem […]

The Pic of the Day: Families in Indonesia recover after a tsunami and an earthquake

The Pic of the Day: Families in Indonesia recover after a tsunami and an earthquake

Residents take a bath amid remains of toppled homes and structures in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.  As the sun slipped behind the mountains and a gentle breeze blew onshore, hundreds of people gathered on an Indonesian beach Friday to chant a Muslim prayer and remember those they lost one week […]

Syria to receive new S-300 air defense system from Russia

Syria to receive new S-300 air defense system from Russia

Russia will soon supply the Syrian government with an upgraded air defense system, the S-300. The two-week transfer timeline for the S-300 to Syria is making many nervous, as it would significantly degrade Israel’s ability to conduct airstrikes in the same way it has for years. This could lead to drastic changes in the way […]

The Pic of the Day: India fumigates to defend against mosquitoes

The Pic of the Day: India fumigates to defend against mosquitoes

Indian boys walk past while fumigation smoke is pumped to prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases in Allahabad, India, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018. More than 200 million people live in the impoverished Uttar Pradesh, India’s most populous state. Thousands of people suffer from encephalitis, malaria, typhoid and other mosquito-borne diseases each year during the summer […]

In spite of sanctions, India to continue buying crude from Iran

In spite of sanctions, India to continue buying crude from Iran

India will continue to purchase Iranian crude oil, despite the sanctions from the United States. According to a report from Reuters, the announcement was made by Iranian foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif shortly after meeting with Indian diplomat Sushma Swaraj. “Our Indian friends have always been categorical in terms of their intention to continue economic […]

Monsoon season around the world

Monsoon season around the world

Monsoons around the world have been particularly devastating this year — from the refugee camps in Myanmar and Bangladesh to south India to the trapped kids in Thailand, the heavy rainy season has been brutal and unrelenting. In south India, BBC has reported that approximately 324 people have died due to the rains — many […]

The Pic of the Day: Kashmiri rebel fires his gun to salute fallen comrades

The Pic of the Day: Kashmiri rebel fires his gun to salute fallen comrades

A Kashmiri rebel fires his gun to salute fallen comrades during their joint funeral in Malikgund village, south of Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018. Rebels and an Indian army soldier were killed in gun battles in disputed Kashmir, triggering violent protests by residents opposed to Indian rule, officials said Saturday. See footage […]