Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Trump's China moves can open up a vast market for IndiaIndia is emerging as a significant defence supplier in Southeast Asia, with Vietnam becoming the second buyer of the BrahMos missile after ...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
SpaceX's Starship flight hits most targets in pre-IPO testSpaceX's latest Starship test flight achieved a significant milestone, deploying mock satellites and executing a controlled splashdown. Thi...
23 May, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Russia begins three days of nuclear drillsRussia has commenced a three-day nuclear weapons exercise across its territory. The drills involve over 65,000 soldiers and extensive milit...
19 May, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Demand for cruises appears undimmed despite hantavirus and other onboard outbreaksDespite recent hantavirus and norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships, industry experts anticipate a record number of passengers this year. Man...
17 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Pakistan is shaping up an idea that can worry IndiaPakistan is pushing a proposed “Islamic NATO” with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Turkey and Pakistan, aiming to build a regional defence bloc that r...
15 May, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
India tests 'Divyastra': How the new multiple-entry nuke missile will boost India's capability to reach any city in China or PakistanIndia successfully flight-tested an advanced Agni-5 missile with MIRV technology, capable of striking multiple targets simultaneously. This...
11 May, 2026, 05.05 PM IST
World’s most important bromance revived as Trump heads to ChinaDonald Trump's upcoming Beijing visit marks his return to a personal diplomacy with Xi Jinping, a relationship that has navigated trade war...
08 May, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Iran boasts having a 'mystery weapon' that can give US a heart attack; Trump waits for a Dark EagleAmidst rising tensions in the Middle East, the United States is weighing the advantages of positioning its cutting-edge Dark Eagle hyperson...
01 May, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
A quiet weapons crisis is building up within the US militaryAs America's military stockpiles face a concerning decline, the prolonged ceasefire with Iran gains new importance. The US has exhausted ma...
24 Apr, 2026, 06.07 AM IST
China to allow visa-free entry for foreign tour groups arriving by cruise shipsChina is set to allow visa-free entry for foreign tour groups arriving via cruise ships, aiming to boost inbound tourism. Effective from Ma...
15 May, 2024, 05.31 PM IST
Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, completes its maiden sea trialChina's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, completed its maiden sea trial and returned to Shanghai. The vessel, ...
26 Jul, 2023, 11.05 AM IST
Coronavirus impact: Cruise operators to check past 15-day itineraries of guests, crewCruise cos see a negative impact on bookings for the Far East, at least for 2-3 weeks. Royal Caribbean is implementing several ‘intentional...
11 Feb, 2020, 08.22 PM IST
In touch with Indians on board Japan cruise ship: Indian EmbassyAround 60 people tested positive of the virus on Monday, taking the total number of those infected on the ship to 130.Authorities had initi...
11 Feb, 2020, 01.26 PM IST
China launches new cruise ship to disputed islands in SCSThe ship began its maiden voyage to the Paracel Islands, known as Xisha in Chinese, in the South China Sea, state-run Xinhua news agency re...
02 Mar, 2017, 10.36 PM IST
China flaunts cruise missile power amid South China Sea rowCui Yiliang, editor-in-chief of Modern Ships magazine, said the YJ-18 represents the development trend of next-generation anti-ship cruise ...
10 Nov, 2015, 04.32 PM IST
China puts final death toll from capsized cruise ship at 442China put the final death toll from a cruise ship that capsized in the Yangtze river at 442, as all the missing bodies were recovered two w...
13 Jun, 2015, 11.25 PM IST