Reevaluating Indonesia’s air defence concept: A lesson from India-Pakistan conflict
The procurement of advanced fighters will only carry strategic value if the country is able to deploy them freely and effectively in its critical air zones.
Geopolitics
Cambodia, China begin largest-ever joint military drills that will run till May 28
Cambodia has long been a staunch ally of China, receiving billions of dollars in investments, and Washington has voiced concerns that Beijing is using a Cambodian naval base it…
Malaysia PM Anwar raises MH17 issue with Russian Presidnet Putin during Moscow visit
The Prime Minister said Putin listened carefully to the concerns raised and conveyed his sympathy and condolences to the victims' families.
Pakistan invites India for ‘comprehensive dialogue’ on Kashmir
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif again asked Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to shun differences and sit for a dialogue. “Let us extinguish this fire. Let us sit together to talk…
Chinese exporters pivot to home market amid headwinds
Industry experts said the shift reflects how Chinese manufacturers are reducing their reliance on the US market and it also aligns with China's broader push to boost domestic…
India’s Border Security Force pushes back 60 more Bangladeshis through two border crossings
The identities of the detainees have been confirmed as Bangladeshi, and they will be handed over to the police station tonight.
India’s military retaliation to Pahalgam attack reflects new defence doctrine: minister
Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday asserted that India’s military retaliation to the April 22 Pahalgam attack is not just a testament to the…
Sudden ceasefire with Pakistan angers hardline Indians who call it a ‘surrender in slow motion’
A brigade of angry and disappointed Indians emerged online to mount an attack with bellicose posts on India’s decision to cease fighting when, they argued, the country had the…
Chinese freight vehicles depart for Vietnam on milestone journey
The convoy carries a range of cargo including electronic components, fresh vegetables, and general merchandise. The vehicles are expected to arrive in Hanoi, the capital of…
Businesses upbeat over China-US tariff respite
Analysts, however, warned that business communities should maintain a measured approach, rather than be overly optimistic, as uncertainties still surround the sustainability of…