US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Has China eaten Europe's lunch? A Brussels-Beijing battle is brewingEurope is adopting a tougher stance against China's industrial practices. A new strategy aims to protect European industries from unfair co...
26 May, 2026, 10.40 PM IST
Taiwan says China deployed more than 100 vessels in regional watersChina has deployed over 100 naval and coast guard vessels across regional waters. This comes as Taiwan's security officials express concern...
23 May, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
Taiwan presses case for US arms after Trump says he's undecided on new salesTaiwan's deputy foreign minister emphasized that U.S. arms sales are crucial for regional peace. This comes after President Trump expressed...
16 May, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Ahead of Trump-Xi summit, China warns on US arms sales to TaiwanChina strongly opposes U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, urging Washington to honor commitments ahead of President Trump's Beijing summit. Beijing...
13 May, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Taiwan's parliament approves $25 bn defence spending billTaiwan's parliament approved a $25 billion defence spending bill on Friday that opposition lawmakers say will be used for US weapons, follo...
08 May, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islandsChina has revealed a video hinting at a new nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. The nation also plans to strengthen its island infrastructure...
23 Apr, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
15 Apr, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Taiwan's opposition leader to visit China next month, ahead of TrumpTaiwan's opposition KMT party leader will visit China in April, accepting an invitation from President Xi Jinping. This trip aims to promot...
30 Mar, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
China boosts military spending with eyes on US, TaiwanChina military spending: Beijing plans to spend 1.9096 trillion yuan ($276.8 billion) on defence, according to a report published at the op...
05 Mar, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defence system to counter China threatTaiwan's President Lai Ching-te announced plans to build the "T-Dome" air defense system, aiming for multi-layered protection against threa...
10 Oct, 2025, 09.14 AM IST
Taiwan defence spend to outpace GDP growth as China threat risesTaiwan's government plans to increase defense spending by 7.7% next year, surpassing expected economic growth, as it seeks to bolster its m...
22 Aug, 2024, 09.34 AM IST
Taiwan vows to counterattack if China's forces enter its territoryTaiwanese defence officials said China's "high intensity" military patrols near Taiwan continued and Beijing's intention of making the Taiw...
31 Aug, 2022, 10.19 AM IST
China hikes defence budget to USD 179 billion, nearly three times that of IndiaChina, which has the world's largest military of two million troops, will continue to lower its defence budget growth rate to 6.6 per cent ...
22 May, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
China invokes 'peace' to defend hike in its defence spendingChina's military spending has been cited as a cause for concern in west. The 2.3 million-strong People's Liberation Army is the world's lar...
04 Mar, 2014, 05.06 PM IST
China to increase military spending to $148 billion: ReportIn 2011, a Chinese-made aircraft with stealth radar- evading capabilities flew on a test flight as the then US defence secretary Robert Gat...
04 Feb, 2014, 12.41 PM IST
China leads rise in Asia military spending: StudyDefence spending in China and four other Asian countries doubled over 10 years and will surpass Europe's military expenditures this year.
16 Oct, 2012, 06.47 AM IST