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Afghanistan cites years of Pakistani aggression; asserts right to self-defence Afghan sources on Saturday accused the Pakistani military of repeatedly violating Afghanistan’s border, saying Islamabad breached Afghan territory over 1,200 times and its airspace on 710 occasions in the past four years. The allegations come amid a deadly escalation along the Durand Line following Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul and other provinces.The latest clashes intensified after at least three Afghan cricketers were reportedly killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Paktika province. In response, Afghanistan carried out limited retaliatory operations on October 11 against Pakistani positions, citing its right to self-defense under…

Do you know your Squires from your Mystics? Final Fantasy Tactics has finally made a home on PC, and its entire stable of jobs have come with it. While strategy RPG fans have been eating good for the last few years with the entire genre having a tactical renaissance on PC, Tactics looms above them all, a mythic figure every bit as compelling as Delita, Ramza, and Thunder God Cid, but not everyone can be a legendary armor-busting sword deity. Most of your rank and file allies have everyday Tactics jobs to earn enough to feed their families fresh Chocobo…

Europe must become stronger and more dynamic both in security and economically if it really wants to raise the euro’s international status, European Central Bank Governing Council member Olli Rehn said.

Ukraine and Germany have signed a new agreement to expand cooperation in the defence industry, focusing on technology, innovation, and joint production. The deal was formalised by Ukraine’s Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on 15 October. The agreement sets out a framework to manufacture Lynx infantry fighting vehicles and ammunition in Ukraine and includes provisions for repairing Gepard air-defence systems and Leopard tanks. It also aims to support joint research and development, modernisation, and technical assistance in defence production.  Key elements of the agreement involve fostering innovation, sharing technical information and best practices, and collaborating in training…

The Internet Today Oct. 16, 2025 Question: Anonymity does create problems, but I do NOT agree that the technologists who created the internet are now publishing companies. Response: A commercial publisher is anyone who distributes the writings of others for a profit. There are publishers who distribute writings without profit – as a public service, for […] This article is for subscribers only. We are a global leader in geopolitical forecasting. We deliver cutting edge analysis and intelligence so you can stay ahead of the news. Unbiased analysis of global events Daily geopolitical briefing Long-term…

ICE tactics in U.S. cities under scrutiny as videos show forceful takedowns – CBS News Watch CBS News The Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown continues to intensify, but some of the tactics used in the operations are coming under scrutiny. Anna Schecter examines the rules of engagement.

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has launched free digital training modules that are designed to make recruitment more inclusive, accessible, and effective. CITB established the Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (EDI) Commission to help drive lasting change across the construction industry by improving fairness and ensuring people from all backgrounds can thrive. Running until March 2026, the Commission brings together industry leaders and partners to embed inclusive practices that help construction attract new talent and retain skilled workers. The training is hosted on the SME Community Hub, an online platform from the Supply Chain Sustainability School (SCSS). The Hub hosts…

Benghazi  – The 222nd Tank Battalion conducted a tactical live-fire maneuver, coinciding with the graduation of a new company from the Infantry and Armored School and its official induction into the battalion.The training featured a practical maneuver using a T-72 tank, which served as the new graduates’ first field application. They demonstrated high skills in operation and firing from both mobile and stationary positions, with notable accuracy in hitting their assigned targets.This maneuver aims to hone skills and develop the technical and operational capabilities of land forces personnel, as part of continuous training programs designed to enhance combat readiness and…

One of the most well-known offices in the world — the Oval Office — is one that most people will never see. Until now. A new exhibit opens Monday that is a replica of that iconic office, and unlike the real Oval Office, tourists can go inside the replica, sit on the furniture and take photos.

L3Harris Technologies has integrated its proprietary VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aerial system on GM Defense’s Infantry Squad Vehicle.