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Defence Minister

Mali junta leader appoints himself defence minister after predecessor killed

Mali's military leader, Gen. Assimi Goïta, has assumed the role of defense minister following the death of the previous officeholder in a series of unexpected attacks.

04 May 2026-22:19
Russia pledges continued support for Iran’s sovereignty

Russia’s Defence Minister Andrey Belousov has said Moscow fully supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran, adding that this backing will continue in the future.

28 Apr 2026-15:26
Azerbaijan, Italy discuss expansion of defence cooperation in Rome

Azerbaijan’s Defence Minister Zakir Hasanov met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto in Rome on Monday to discuss the strategic partnership between the two countries and its prospects.

28 Apr 2026-13:40
Iran offers to share ‘experience of defeating the US’ with SCO members

Iran says it is ready to share what it described as its experience in defeating the United States with other members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), according to a senior defence official.

28 Apr 2026-11:33
Iran condemns terrorist attacks in Mali, expresses condolences

Iran has strongly condemned recent terrorist attacks in Mali that led to the killing of Defence Minister Sadio Camara, members of his family, and a large number of civilians, including worshippers at a mosque in the city of Kati near the capital, Bamako.

27 Apr 2026-17:35
Mali in chaos: Defence Minister killed in coordinated attacks

26 Apr 2026-19:27
Viral moment as Indian defence minister enters German submarine - VIDEO

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visited a submarine construction facility operated by thyssenkrupp Marine Systems in Germany, where he inspected advanced naval technologies and boarded a Type 212-class conventional submarine.

24 Apr 2026-09:45
Thai defence minister to join Cambodia truce talks

Thailand’s defence minister will attend renewed truce talks with Cambodia this weekend, raising cautious hopes for an end to weeks of deadly border clashes, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday.

26 Dec 2025-15:39
President Aliyev meets UK defence minister to discuss ties, peace agenda

Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev met with Lord Vernon Coaker, the United Kingdom’s Minister of State for Defence, in Baku on Thursday to discuss ways to develop bilateral cooperation, News.Az reports, citing the presidential website.

04 Dec 2025-13:37
German Defence Minister warns Russian satellites shadowing German space assets

Germany’s Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has warned that Russian satellites are shadowing German and allied satellites, raising concerns about potential threats in space.

25 Sep 2025-16:41