China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more eventsOn This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The da...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Yen hits key 160 level for third session, dollar buoyed by Gulf woesThe Japanese yen is nearing a critical 160 per dollar level, prompting warnings of decisive action from Tokyo. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar i...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Russia repels drone attack over Leningrad region as economic forum kicks offRussia intercepted 50 drones over Leningrad region overnight. This comes as President Putin's economic forum, the 'Russian Davos', starts i...
03 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Between ballet and war: Japanese dancers pursue dreams in RussiaTwo Japanese dancers, Jotaro Kanazasi and Haruka Takemi, are pursuing their ballet dreams in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. They focus on their a...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Dollar wobbles as markets cling to hopes for Middle East peace dealInvestor optimism for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is boosting markets. Hopes of peace have lowered oil prices and eased pressure ...
26 May, 2026, 07.26 AM IST
Pearl Harbor attack bombing survivor is keeping memory of Japanese attack at 106Even as the St. Louis headed into the Pacific Ocean, Johnson, whose job was known as a fireman on the ship, knew little about the attack.
25 May, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Yen steady as intervention fears linger with Japan shut for holidaysThe Japanese yen has stabilized after authorities intervened to strengthen it. Markets are watching for further action and potential US inv...
04 May, 2026, 07.22 AM IST
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
03 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
India-Japan joint military exercise 'Dharma Guardian' concludes successfullyThe 6th edition of the India-Japan joint military exercise, Dharma Guardian, concluded at the East Fuji Training Area in Japan on March 9. ...
10 Mar, 2025, 09.58 AM IST
Exercise Dharma Guardian: Indian, Japanese troops exhibit skills in joint trainingIndian and Japanese troops displayed their skills on the obstacle course during Exercise Dharma Guardian 2024, highlighting the seamless co...
05 Mar, 2024, 11.47 AM IST
China welcomes UNESCO listing of Nanjing massacre filesChina today welcomed UNESCO's inscription of documents related to the massacre of civilians in Nanjing city by Japanese troops in WW-II.
10 Oct, 2015, 06.47 PM IST
1,000 foreign troops to join China's military paradeThirty-one countries, including France and Republic of Korea, have also promised to send high-level military delegations, Rui said.
25 Aug, 2015, 01.45 PM IST