Hegseth tones down warnings about China but says US remains committed to Pacific securityUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reassured Pacific allies of America's commitment to the region. Speaking at a defense conference in Singa...
30 May, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
Shangri-La Dialogue opens with China and doubts about US priorities topping concernsAsia's top defense summit convenes amid rising concerns over China's military might and assertiveness. Leaders will discuss America's Indo-...
29 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silosChina is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunk...
29 May, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
US will need years to replenish stockpiles of advanced weapons used in Iran war, analysis findsA new CSIS report has warned that the United States could take up to three years to replenish key missile stockpiles depleted during the Ir...
27 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Is US military running out of Tomahawk cruise missiles, Patriot, THAAD interceptors after using advanced weapons in Iran war? Analysis reveals shocking findingsWashington think tank analysis factors in the Republican Trump administration's historic defense budget proposal of $1.5 trillion for 2027.
27 May, 2026, 07.20 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
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
US arms sales to Taiwan unrelated to Iran war, source saysTaiwan awaits a significant U.S. arms sale. A U.S. official suggested a pause due to munitions needs for an Iran conflict. However, a sourc...
23 May, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around itselfTaiwan's defense ministry reported sixteen Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels near its waters. Thirteen aircraft crossed the media...
23 May, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stockpiles for Iran conflictThe United States has halted a significant arms sale to Taiwan. This pause is due to concerns about maintaining sufficient munitions for a ...
22 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Xi plays a masterful hand amid Trump’s chaos and Putin’s declineChinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in China, projecting unity against US dominance. They signed agreements ...
20 May, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
"Taiwan no pushover": Chinese Studies Expert Srikanth Kondapalli warns Beijing faces catastrophic casualties in event of invasionChinese Studies expert at Jawaharlal Nehru University, Professor Srikanth Kondapalli, broke down the long-term regional stability implicati...
17 May, 2026, 09.34 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
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
Trump leaves Beijing with few wins but warm words for XiWhile Trump searched for immediate business wins, such as a deal to sell Boeing jets that did not impress investors, Xi talked up a long-te...
15 May, 2026, 11.58 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
An ancient warning hangs over the Trump-Xi summit bonhomieChinese President Xi Jinping invoked the "Thucydides trap" at his summit with US President Donald Trump, highlighting the risk of war betwe...
14 May, 2026, 01.38 PM IST