Iran’s State Arms Exporter Proposes Crypto and Barter Payments Amidst Sanctions
TEHRAN, Sketsa.id – In a significant move reflecting the pressures of international sanctions, Iran’s state-run defense export center has signaled its readiness to negotiate arms contracts with payments made in digital currencies. This development, reported by the Financial Times, offers a window into how nations under extensive economic restrictions are adapting their financial strategies. The center, known […]
Putin Escalates Rhetoric, Calls European Leaders “Pigs” and Vows to Continue War in Ukraine
MOSCOW, Sketsa.id – Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered a combative address to his top military commanders on Wednesday, dismissing prospects for peace talks on Western terms and vowing to continue Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In a speech marked by hostile rhetoric, Putin insulted European leaders supporting Kyiv, referring to them using a derogatory term. […]
NATO Secretary General Sounds Alarm: “Russia Could Use Force Against NATO in 5 Years”
Berlin, Sketsa.id – NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte delivered a stark warning to member states on Thursday, stating that the alliance must urgently ramp up its defense capabilities as Russia poses a direct and imminent threat. “We are Russia’s next target. I fear too many are quietly complacent. Too many do not feel the urgency. […]
China Issues Stern Warning to US Over New National Security Strategy on Taiwan
Beijing, Sketsa.id – China on Monday delivered a sharp rebuke to the United States, vowing to “resolutely safeguard its sovereignty” after Washington released a new National Security Strategy that explicitly prioritizes preventing conflict with Beijing over Taiwan. “Taiwan is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-US relations,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson […]
U.S. Terrorist Label for Muslim Brotherhood Set to Reshape Middle East Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, D.C., Sketsa.id – In a significant policy shift with wide-ranging implications for U.S. relations in the Middle East, the Trump administration has initiated the process to designate specific branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTO). An executive order signed by President Donald Trump specifically targets the group’s operations in Egypt, Lebanon, and […]
The Durand Line: A Colonial-Era Border Fuelling Enduring Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions
Sketsa.id – The Durand Line, a 2,640-kilometer border established by British colonial authority in 1893, remains a primary source of enduring conflict and diplomatic strain between Afghanistan and Pakistan. While recognized by Pakistan as an official international boundary, the line is consistently rejected by successive Afghan governments, fueling cross-border hostilities and strategic rivalry. Historical Origins […]
Trump’s Bold Move: Bringing Back the “Department of War” – What’s Behind the Name?
JAKARTA, sketsa.id – In a surprising turn of events, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to change the name of the US Department of Defense back to its original title: the Department of War. The move, expected to take effect in the coming weeks, harks back to the nation’s earliest days under its first […]
Chinese Fighter Jet Nearly Collides with Japanese Military Aircraft over Pacific
Tokyo, Sketsa.id – A Chinese fighter jet came dangerously close to a Japanese military aircraft during a routine patrol over the Pacific Ocean on Wednesday (June 11, 2025), according to Japan’s Ministry of Defense. The incident occurred when the Chinese jet, having just taken off from the aircraft carrier Shandong, approached a Japanese Self-Defense Forces […]