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
Hormuz exposes China's Indian Ocean vulnerability, new reportA new report suggests China's maritime vulnerability begins at the Strait of Hormuz, not the Strait of Malacca, creating a strategic compet...
29 May, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
Merchant ships desert Strait of Hormuz amid renewed US strikesCommercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly came to a halt on Thursday as fears of renewed military escalation between ...
28 May, 2026, 07.21 PM IST
Taiwan detects 9 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 shipTaiwan's defense ministry reported Chinese military activity near its waters. Nine Chinese aircraft and seven vessels were detected on Mond...
25 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
45 warships will be delivered in 3-4 years, approval given for 195 naval vessels: Vice Admiral Sanjay VatsyanThe Indian Navy has said around 45 ships are currently under construction in the country and will be delivered over the next 3–4 years, sig...
22 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Pakistan hands US revised Iranian proposal for ending warPakistan has shared a revised peace proposal from Iran with the United States. The proposal aims to end the ongoing war in the Middle East....
18 May, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
UAE and Saudi Arabia report drone incidents as Iran war deadlock drags onA drone strike caused a fire at the Barakah nuclear power plant in the UAE, while Saudi Arabia said it intercepted three drones that entere...
18 May, 2026, 06.13 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz deadlock deepens? Drone strike at nuclear power plant in UAEInternational Atomic Energy Agency said emergency diesel generators were providing power to the plant's "unit 3", and called for "maximum m...
17 May, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Sri Lanka's move to lease strategic airport near China-controlled Hambantota port sparks Indian interestIndia is keenly watching Sri Lanka's move to offer control of Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport to foreign investors. This presents a...
17 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial watersIn a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #...
16 May, 2026, 06.56 AM 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
Oil Price Today (May 15): Crude oil above $105 as Iran war resolution stagnates. Where is liquid gold headed?Oil prices climbed Friday amid fears of ship attacks and seizures, despite Iran's claims of safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Trad...
15 May, 2026, 07.50 AM IST
Pakistan inducts new Chinese submarine, puts focus on India’s undersea strength and pacePakistan commissioned its first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS Hangor, boosting its AIP-equipped fleet to four. This marks the f...
13 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil rises as supply fears returnWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI rates rise sharply in near future? Oil prices increased as hopes for a...
12 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects 'garbage' Iran proposalHopes for an Iran peace deal have dimmed as President Trump stated a ceasefire is "on life support" following Tehran's rejection of a U.S. ...
12 May, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran talks sustain supply worriesOil prices edged up in early Asian trade as fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations highlighted supply concerns, with Tehran's response revealing si...
12 May, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
Oil Price Today (May 11): Crude oil back at $105 as US-Iran peace talks falter. What are experts saying?Oil prices surged over $4 a barrel as the U.S. and Iran failed to reach a peace agreement, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely shut and gl...
11 May, 2026, 09.14 AM IST