Sunny Peter

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Sunny Peter is a writer and independent journalist. He writes on international affairs, diplomacy, terrorism, ethnicity, social integration, religion and culture which have appeared in several international publications. To know more, visit his website www.sunnypeter.com.

Israel has spent more than three decades developing a laser-based air defence system to complement its existing anti-missile missiles

Zelensky Says Israel To Consider Ukraine's Request For Air Defense Systems: Reports

The Israeli prime minister-elect assured the Ukrainian president he would "consider" supplying of much-requested air defense systems to the war-torn country.

An Iranian army picture released in August 2022 shows the launch of a drone during drill at an undisclosed location in Iran

Ukraine Intelligence Finds American Parts Used In Iranian Drones: Report

Ukrainian intelligence found that the Iranian drones used by Russia also had other components that were of German, Japanese and Israeli origin.

U.S. naval forces approach a fishing vessel

US Navy Intercepts Vessel Carrying 'Massive Amount' Of Explosive Material Headed From Iran To Yemen

The vessel with four crew members was intercepted as they transited from Iran "along a route historically used to traffic weapons to the Houthis in Yemen."

Global leaders attend a meeting, after an alleged Russian missile blast in Poland, in Bali

Poland Missile Blast: Latest Among Several Mysteries Threatening To Escalate Russia-Ukraine War

While the stray accidental incidents may not trigger direct NATO involvement, deliberate provocations may threaten to drag the alliance into conflict with Moscow.

Pro-democracy protesters hold a banner during a protest urging for the release of political prisoners at Chinese National Day, in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2021.

Twist To China Anthem Saga, Organizer Claims They Never Received The Right Song

Although Hong Kong has ordered a police investigation, the Chief Executive did not reveal if the police would also get evidence in South Korea.

Workers prepare an MQ-1C Gray Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle for static display at Michael Army Airfield, Dugway Proving Ground in Utah in this September 15, 2011 US Army handout photo obtained by Reuters February 6, 2013.

Ukraine Asks For Advanced Drones Which US Fears May Fall Into Enemy Hands

The U.S. has rejected earlier requests for Gray Eagle drones due to apprehensions that its use could escalate the conflict and fears of the drones being shot down or falling into enemy hands.

It did not help that the Ukraine war erupted when German Chancellor Olaf Scholz had barely taken office

Amid Mixed Messages On Peace Talks With Russia, US Seeks To Reassure Ukraine

Public voicing of opinions on peace talks is threatening the delicate relationship between Washington and Kyiv as Ukrainian forces push forward.

As the sweeping national security law sends a wave of fear through Hong Kong and outlaws popular protest slogans, protesters replace flags and placards with blank sheets of white paper to continue voicing dissent

Hong Kong Furious As Banned Protest Song Replaces Chinese Anthem At Rugby Match

Hong Kong authorities have demanded an investigation into the incident that occurred at the men's final rugby tournament held in South Korea.

Kherson was one of four regions in Ukraine that Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed to have annexed in September

Russia's Kherson Withdrawal Exposes Rift In Putin's Inner Circle, Confuses Both Experts And Hawks

Some see Russia's Kherson retreat as a tactical concession in a larger conflict with the West, but others find it humiliating and unsurprising.

China Using Arbitrary 'Exit Bans' To Stops Dozens Of US Citizens From Leaving: Report

Given the fear among Chinese American citizens that diplomatic pressure may further complicate their cases, the U.S. is not fully aware of how many Americans may actually be stuck in China.

Veteran Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu: securing the premiership for Netanyahu is impossible without the backing of Ben-Gvir and his Religious Zionism ally

US Says It 'Will Fight' Any Attempt By Israel To Annex Parts Of West Bank

With a new alliance of far-right and religious parties in power, fear is that the new government in Israel may pursue the annexation of parts of the West Bank.

A woman holds a Russian passport as she waits for evacuation in the Ukrainian city of Donetsk on February 19, 2022

EU Says It Won't Recognize Russian Passports Issued In Occupied Regions Of Ukraine, Georgia

Pitching it as a humanitarian move, Russia has, for years, strategically used the issuance of its passport as a tool to extend its authority.

New START limits strategic nuclear weapons deployed on land-based missiles, on bomber aircraft and aboard missile submarines like Russia's Dmitrij Donskoj, the world's largest

Amid Ukraine's Counteroffensive, Russia Attempted To Test 'City Killer' Drone: Report

The Poseidon is nicknamed "city killer" for the radioactive tsunami it can cause to inundate coastal cities, and is also referred to as the "doomsday drone" or "weapon of the Apocalypse."

Putin's offensive in Ukraine has dragged into its ninth month

Winter Stalemate May Offer Opportunity For Russia-Ukraine Peace Talks, Says US General

While the Russians could use the retreat from Kherson to reset their troops for a spring offensive, it also provides a window of opportunity for negotiation.

Widodo met Putin in Russia but the Russian leader will not attend the G20 summit in Indonesia

Putin's Decision To Skip G20 Summit A Win For US, Allies, But Russia's War Remains Sticking Point

Given that the forum is divided over Russia's war in Ukraine, as well as other issues, work in the G20 has proven to be especially tricky this year.

An Iranian military drone: the United States said last week that Iran plans to deliver drones to Russia to aid its war on Ukraine, an accusation the Tehran has dismissed

Amid Deepening Tehran Ties, Russia Secretly Flew Cash, Captured Western Weapons To Iran: Report

Western weapons that "fell into Russian hands" were part of a shipment of U.K. and U.S. military equipment intended for the Ukrainian military.

Chinese fighter jet over the East China Sea

Australia Probes Ex-Military Pilots Who Trained PLA As US Allies Struggle To Block China's Recruitment Drive

Apart from Australia, similar cases of Beijing's recruitment of former Western military pilots have also been reported in the U.S., the U.K., Canada and France.

'Our main objective is to prevent a (new) invasion," says a Ukrainian border guard near the Russia-Belarus frontier

Satellite Images Show Russian Buildup In Belarus, Raise Doubts About Moscow's Intentions

A recent report based on satellite images said Russia has mounted more than 300 tents across three locations over the past month to station soldiers at three training grounds in Belarus.

US military personnel stand by a M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (Himars) during Saudi Arabia's first World Defense Show in March 2022 -- Washington is sending four more Himars to Ukraine

'The Big One Is Coming,' Warns US Stratcom Chief, Calls Ukraine Crisis A 'Warm-up'

Adm. Charles A. Richard highlighted the need for "some rapid, fundamental change" in the way the U.S. approaches military development as China is dramatically outcompeting.

Picture of Canadian and Chinese flags taken prior to the meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and China's President Xi Jinping at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse on December 5, 2017, in Beijing. Picture taken December 5, 2017. Fred Dufour/Po

China Playing 'Aggressive Games' To Undermine And Interfere In Democratic Process: Canada

Canadian intelligence officials have warned that China targeted Canada with a vast and clandestine network targeting the country's 2019 federal elections.

U.S. President Joe Biden talks with South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa as they arrive for a working session during G7 summit in Carbis Bay, Cornwal

South Africa Sends Clear Signal Rejecting West's Pressure; To Hold Military Drills With Russia, China

Although the majority of African countries have backed the West on Russia, the absence of resounding support in Africa has bewildered Western officials.

North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un (C, pictured October 10, 2022) has vowed to develop the country's nuclear forces at the fastest possible speed

US To Deploy Carrier Forces As Kim Threatens Nuke Test, But Washington Can Do Little Else

Intelligence agencies believe Pyongyang has made preparations for its seventh nuclear test, which would be its first since September 2017.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un pose for a photo during their meeting in Vladivostok

Satellite Images Show Traffic On North Korea-Russia Rail Link Amid US' Covert Arms Deal Accusations

Without revealing mode of transport or giving specific estimates, the U.S. has accused Pyongyang of supplying arms to Russia for war in Ukraine.

Russian servicemen patrol near the Kakhovka Hydroelectric Power Plant in occupied Kherson

Russia Says Ukraine Attack Damaged Kakhovka Dam, Which Zelensky Alleged Moscow Intended To Blow Up

Calling for an international mission, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier said that Russian forces had mined a dam to carry out a "false flag" operation.

A Ukrainian soldier looks out from a tank, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in the frontline city of Lyman, Donetsk region

Fearing War Fatigue, US Signals Ukraine To Show Openness For Talks With Russia: Report

Kyiv has hardened its stance in recent months with a decree declaring it "impossible" to negotiate with Russia for as long as President Vladimir Putin remains in power.