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Greece has signed its largest-ever defense deal with Israel, a $3.5 billion agreement to build the multi-layered 'Achilles Shield' air defense system. The move comes amid heightened tensions with Turkey and concerns over potential threats from the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
Piracy is resurging off Somalia's coast, with at least 15 attacks this year, though the scale remains far below the 2011 peak. The rise is attributed to naval distractions, economic pressures, and organized crime networks, while military and diplomatic responses are being ramped up.
Greece has signed a $3.5 billion defense deal with Israel to build its first multi-layered air defense system, integrating SPYDER, BARAK MX, and David's Sling systems. The agreement, negotiated over three years, is expected to be completed by 2029.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey have formally named their joint defense treaty the 'Mecca Defense Alliance' and met in Istanbul to discuss its operation. The meeting comes as the US and Iran resume strikes against each other, putting the pact's real weight to the test.
The US said it struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island to prevent mining of the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts doubt the claim. Iran has demonstrated rocket-based mining with the Fajr-5 system, prompting concerns about the strait's safety.
Archival photos trace the political rise of Iran's late President Ebrahim Raisi, from judiciary roles to the presidency. His death in a helicopter crash on May 19 ended a career marked by key positions in both the judicial and executive branches.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iran's President held productive talks on January 15, focusing on boosting bilateral ties and regional issues. They agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, energy, and connectivity, especially via the Chabahar port.
An Iranian cardiologist has won a gold medal at the World Invention Exhibition in Switzerland for a high-value medical innovation. The award highlights Iran's growing medical research capabilities and opens doors for international collaboration in cardiology.
Rescue teams are searching for 18 people missing after a ferry carrying 267 passengers capsized off Northern Cyprus, killing 8. The captain and eight others have been detained as three days of national mourning began.
Centrist Reform Alliance leader Ogawa announced the formation of a joint Lower House caucus following internal party divisions. The move aims to stabilize the party and maintain its legislative presence amid a shifting political landscape.
