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Malaysian court verdict: Non-Muslims can also use the word 'Allah'

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  A Malaysian court on Wednesday said in its judgment that non-Muslims can also use the word 'Allah' to address God.  It is noteworthy that this is an important decision on the divisive issue of religious freedom in a Muslim-majority country. The lawyer for the community, challenging the government's ban in this regard, said that the High Court has revoked the 35-year ban on the use of 'Allah' and three other words of Arabic language by Christian publications and this ban Is considered unconstitutional. The government had earlier said that only Muslims would use the word 'Allah' to avoid the confusion that could convert them to other religions.  This is a unique case in Malaysia and is not the case in other Muslim-majority countries where a significant number of Christian minorities live. Christian leaders in Malaysia said the ban on the use of the word 'Allah' is unjustified.  He said that the Male-speaking Christian population has long used the wor...

Pakistan-Turkey shocked: US prohibits helicopter deal

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  The US has dealt a major blow to the two countries over the arms agreement between Pakistan and Turkey.  The US has banned the supply of 30 combat helicopters made in Turkey.  Ibrahim Kalin, a spokesman for the Turkish presidential office, confirmed the ban.  He said, Pakistan can now buy this fighter helicopters from China.  Let us know that the ATAK-T-129 helicopter made in Turkey has American engines.  With two engines and capable of all-weather attack, this helicopter is based on the Agusta platform.  Due to the US engine, this helicopter has to get US approval before exporting it to Turkey. Kalin said that this prohibition would do more harm to American interests.  Earlier, in 2018, Turkey and Pakistan had signed a deal for these combat helicopters made in Turkey for $ 1.5 billion.  This multirole helicopter can not only attack and monitor the enemy at any time of the day and night. Turkey expressed resentment Ibrahim Kalin, spokesman ...

India-China border dispute: US helped in the midst of tension, Pentagon gave information

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  The US had shared information and some other tools with India during tensions along the border with China.  The top commander of the Pentagon gave this information in the US Senate.  He said that China has increased its aggression in the region and is trying to expand its dominance. Admiral Phillips Davidson, commander of the US Indo Pacific Command, said that in recent times, activities on the border from China have opened India's eyes.  He has come to understand the importance of seeking cooperation from others for his security needs.  This will further deepen cooperation with the Quad. ' Admiral Davidson stated that 'India has long had a stance of strategic autonomy and non-alignment, but the crisis with China has opened its eyes'.  According to the Pentagon, China engaged 60,000 armed soldiers in Pangong Lake and East Ladakh last year. After prolonged negotiations, both sides gradually removed troops from some areas of LAC.  The Admiral said that...

France launches maneuvers in space: the objective is to assess the capability to protect satellites

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  France, which is on its way to becoming the third space superpower in the world, has launched its first space military exercise this week.  The purpose of this maneuver is to assess the ability of your space command to protect its space satellites and other equipment in the event of an attack. According to France's new Space Command chief Michael Freedling, this maneuver is being carried out to test the country's ability to withstand pressure on its systems.  This, he said, is the first exercise of the French Army and also the first of its kind in Europe. During the exercise, the military will observe a potentially dangerous space object as well as experience a threat to its own satellite from other foreign forces.  The military exercise in space is based on a crisis with a country that has space power and another that has a military cooperation agreement with France.  The American Space Force and the German Space Agency are also participating in the French sp...