European leaders to challenge Trump on Iran deal risks while urging a strategic rethink on Ukraine conflict at G7European leaders at the G7 summit will urge U.S. President Donald Trump to reconsider his Iran strategy. They fear a preliminary deal could...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 3: Muhammad Ali’s death, Tiananmen Square crackdown, Tagore’s knighthood, Partition plan and first American spacewalkOn This Day in History, June 3 witnessed several landmark events that shaped the modern world. From Muhammad Ali’s death in 2016 and the Ti...
02 Jun, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
30 May, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
China's DJI says its drones not a risk, urges US to lift ban on new modelsDJI, the world's largest dronemaker, filed a lawsuit in February challenging a U.S. Federal Communications Commission decision in Decembe...
28 May, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in checkXi's sweeping anti-graft campaign has gutted the top ranks, bringing down two defence ministers in the past three years and reducing the on...
27 May, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
What makes the Rs 90,000-crore Great Nicobar Island project critical for India both militarily and economicallyIndia is undertaking a massive Rs 90,000 crore project in Great Nicobar. This initiative will develop a major transshipment port and intern...
15 May, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Why is Taiwan the elephant in every room between US and China?US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Taiwan remains the most crucial issue for China. The island's self-g...
15 May, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
US clears H200 chip sales to 10 China firms as Nvidia CEO looks for breakthroughDespite US approval for around 10 Chinese firms to buy Nvidia's H200 AI chips, no deliveries have occurred. CEO Jensen Huang's China trip, ...
15 May, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
Xi's military purge deepens as China hands former defence ministers suspended death sentencesAccording to Phayul, Chinese military courts found both officials guilty of accepting massive bribes and misusing their authority while ser...
09 May, 2026, 04.50 PM IST
China sentences two former defence ministers to death for corruptionFormer Chinese defense ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu received death sentences with a two-year reprieve for corruption. Both were conv...
07 May, 2026, 04.21 PM IST
Italian Defence Minister Crosetto’s bilateral visit strengthens the Indo-MediterraneanRising conflicts in the Indo-Mediterranean, especially after the October 7 attack on Israel and disruptions like the Strait of Hormuz closu...
01 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 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
China selects two Pakistanis for astronaut training to take part in its space stationChina has selected two Pakistani candidates for its space mission training. Muhammad Zeeshan Ali and Khurram Daud will soon arrive in China...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Who is He Weidong? China's No. 2 general sacked from the Communist Party - what was his crime?China has expelled nine senior military officials, that includes Vice-Chairman He Weidong, as a part of an anti-corruption initiative. The ...
17 Oct, 2025, 05.50 PM IST
Indian envoy to China briefs senior PLA General on India's stand on eastern Ladakh situationAt the latest round of military talks, the Indian side insisted forcefully on complete disengagement of Chinese troops at the earliest, and...
14 Aug, 2020, 05.42 PM IST
Chinese military to strengthen border controlsChina has directed troops of the world's largest standing army to strengthen border controls even while maintaining friendly relations with...
26 Apr, 2015, 08.59 PM IST