India, France hold strategic dialogue on key defence issues
The dialogue was aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing space collaboration, while also sharing insights on the evolving international geopolitical…
Iran launches dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel
According to Iranian state-run TV, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched dozens of missiles towards Israel and threatened further attacks if Tel Aviv retaliated.
Indian foreign minister says does not share PM Ishiba’s vision for Asian NATO
PM Ishiba on Oct 1 said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War II.
Seoul unveils “monster” missile as President Yoon warns Pyongyang against nuclear attack
The warning from the president came as North Korea has made a public show out of its leader Kim’s visit to a secret uranium enrichment site, in what the South Korean spy service…
Talks open options for India, China to resolve border stand-off: Indian army chief
Ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours have been strained since clashes between their troops on the largely un-demarcated frontier left 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead…
Vietnam, Mongolia tighten bilateral ties, highlighting defence and security cooperation as key pillars
The two countries' top leaders issued the Vietnam-Mongolia Joint Declaration on establishing a comprehensive partnership.
Chinese warship shoots laser at Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft
The latest confrontation occurred a day after the Philippine Navy completed a resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal with “no threat” from Chinese vessels operating…
China calls on US to stop arming Taiwan
This comes after the United States approved $567 million in defence support for the island, the latest move to boost its military capabilities.
US President Biden approves $567 million in defence support for Taiwan, White House says
The United States is Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier even in the absence of formal diplomatic ties. China has repeatedly demanded Washington stop…
Japan warship asserts right to sail through Taiwan Strait – media
Japan is a key US ally, and its reported first sailing in the Strait comes after Tokyo in August slammed what it called the first confirmed incursion by a Chinese military…