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Turkey Steps Up Regional Defenses With Planned Missile Deployment to Cyprus

                                                         A Hisar-A system being fired Turkey is reportedly preparing to deploy Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems to Cyprus, marking a significant escalation in regional military posturing amid ongoing Middle East tensions.   Turkey is moving to bolster its military presence in Cyprus by deploying Hisar surface‑to‑air missile systems, according to reports from Turkish media. The move comes as regional tensions continue to rise due to ongoing conflict in the Middle East.  The planned deployment follows the recent stationing of six Turkish F‑16 fighter jets at Ercan (Tymbou) airport in Northern Cyprus earlier in the week. These aircraft, along with the incoming missile systems, are part of Ankara’s broader strategy to enhance security for the Turkish Republic o...

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Xi Jinping Stages Unprecedented Show of Power with Putin and Kim at Beijing Military Parade

 


In a striking display of military strength and geopolitical ambition, Chinese President Xi Jinping presided over the largest military parade in the nation’s history at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. Flanked by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Xi showcased China’s latest hypersonic missiles, nuclear-capable weaponry, advanced drones, and precision fighter jets before a crowd of over 50,000 spectators.

The event, largely shunned by Western leaders, underscored Beijing’s deepening ties with Moscow and Pyongyang — a symbolic alignment some analysts have dubbed an “Axis of Upheaval”. Xi declared that the “rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is unstoppable” and warned that humanity faces a choice between “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation”.

Beyond the military spectacle, the gathering served as a diplomatic coup for Xi, bringing together leaders from more than 25 nations, including several under heavy Western sanctions. Analysts say the parade was as much about projecting China’s global influence as it was about commemorating history, signaling Beijing’s intent to challenge the U.S.-led world order.


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