India successfully tests nuclear capable missile Agni-5
Scientists have said that at its fastest, the Indian intercontinental ballistic missile will be 24 times faster than the speed of sound
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Taiwan president Tsai Ing-wen confirms US troops training soldiers on island
This was part of a wider cooperation aimed at increasing Taiwan's defence capability, she said.
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
Washington and Beijing have launched new campaigns for global support for their respective positions.
US, South Korea discuss ways to resume talks
Washington could consider declaring a formal end to the Korean War with South Korea, the US nuclear envoy for North Korea said Sunday
Philippines to secure fishing in the West Philippine Sea
Vice Adm. Ramil Roberto Enriquez said more sheltered ports and cold storage ports would be built in key areas in the WPS.
The long impasse between Pakistan and India
There has recently been working-level diplomatic engagement on practical issues such as civilian prisoners, but this does not presage movement towards a dialogue on issues or…
China tests new space capability with hypersonic missile: Report
The report, by Financial times, said Beijing in August launched a nuclear-capable missile that circled the Earth at low orbit before descending toward its target
India, China military talks fail
It is learnt that the Chinese side bluntly refused to disengage from the Hot Springs area, Depsang Plains and Demchok areas, as proposed by the Indian side.
India’s demands ‘add challenges to Sino-Indian military talks’
A senior official said China has unwavering determination and will to safeguard national sovereignty.
India, China hold talks to address ongoing military standoff
The talks were held in Ladakh, two months after both sides agreed to withdraw troops from Gogra.