Qatar to Announce New Defence Production Hub Amid Rising Regional Security Threats

Qatar is preparing to announce a new local defence production hub as the Gulf state seeks to strengthen its military capabilities and reduce reliance on external suppliers amid escalating security concerns across the Middle East. Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Qatar’s Minister of State for Defence Affairs, announced the planned initiative on Monday while […]

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 

Taiwan Passes $93 Billion Budget After Record Delay 

Parliament Preserves Drone Funding as Political Deadlock Ends After 266 Days Taiwan’s opposition controlled parliament has approved the government’s 2026 budget, ending a record 266-day political deadlock over public spending. The budget authorises approximately NT$2.987 trillion, or $93 billion, in total government expenditure. Lawmakers reduced the government’s original proposal by about NT$48 billion. One of […]