Meet the Kurdish guerrillas hoping America will support them blazing a path to Tehran

President Donald Trump has ruled out enlisting Kurdish militias to invade Iran, but at least some of the fighters are betting that as the war drags on, the U.S. may still come calling.

Politico

Rifles Market Update

The global rifles market was valued at USD 3.44 billion in 2024, and is projected to grow from USD 3.54 billion in 2025 to USD 4.77 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.35%. North America dominated with a 43.31% share in 2024.

Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/rifles-market-112872

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Global Handgun Market at a Glance

The global handgun market size was valued at USD 3.12 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow from USD 3.41 billion in 2023 to USD 5.35 billion by 2030, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period. North America dominated the market in 2022, with a market share of 43.27%.

Source: https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/handgun-market-108876

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Sunday, August 31, 2025

Russian soldier allegedly executes unarmed civilian in Donetsk Oblast, video shows -- Ukraine's intel chief warns of Russian disinformation wave ahead of Zapad-2025 military drills -- Russian units surrounded near Dobropillia -- "We are already in conflict with Russia," Merz says Putin destabilizing Germany ... and more

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Thursday, June 12, 2025

America’s weak strongman: Trump — [vlog/video] What Russia’s 1 million casualties mean for Ukraine — Ukrainian drones strike targets in Russia, including gunpowder plant — Putin’s suspected daughter found working in anti-war galleries in Paris … and more

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Unregulated arms: The unchecked catalyst of global instability

From civilian violence to industrial control, the arms industry has successfully evaded fit-for-purpose regulation and accountability. Now more than ever, a collaborative response is required to reverse its devastating impact.

POLITICO
U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM

Joint facility to manufacture rifles, sniper systems, and pistols for Indian forces and global export under landmark U.A.E.–India technology transfer

U.A.E.'s Caracal Set Up Small Arms Factory in Hyderabad With India’s ICOMM

Joint facility to manufacture rifles, sniper systems, and pistols for Indian forces and global export under landmark U.A.E.–India technology transfer