Netanyahu's rivals are joining forces. Would they shift Israel's security policy?Two key rivals of Benjamin Netanyahu — Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid — have formed a joint party, “BeYachad,” to challenge his government ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
IDF Chief warns military could 'collapse' due to manpower shortage amid West Asia conflictEyal Zamir has warned that the Israel Defense Forces risks “collapse” due to rising operational strain and a shortage of around 12,000 troo...
27 Mar, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
Factbox: How Europe plans to bolster its military ranksAs Europe confronts escalating security threats, nations across the continent are taking decisive steps to strengthen their armed forces. G...
22 Dec, 2025, 06.29 PM IST
Germany to reintroduce mandatory military service?Germany is considering reviving military conscription amid recruitment challenges and rising global instability. A draft law proposes volun...
23 Aug, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
From flowers to guns: Women's struggle against military conscription in MyanmarThousands of people are fleeing Myanmar due to the military junta's announcement of conscription to bolster its forces against armed groups...
04 Jul, 2024, 06.15 PM IST
Germany needs strong military recruitment, Olaf Scholz says in conscription debateChancellor Olaf Scholz aims to bolster Germany's defence through conscription, drawing from Sweden's approach. Defence Minister Boris Pisto...
14 May, 2024, 05.32 PM IST
Germany considers drafting teens as Putin boosts nuclear readinessGermany is considering reintroducing compulsory military service for all 18-year-olds, a move fueled by heightened geopolitical pressures, ...
13 May, 2024, 04.00 PM IST
Sweden should spend more on defence and increase the number of conscripts, lawmakers recommendSweden recommends a 54 billion kronor military budget increase by 2030 for stronger air defenses and more conscripts post-NATO entry, align...
26 Apr, 2024, 05.40 PM IST
Russia's Putin signs decree on spring military conscriptionPutin signs decree calling 150,000 for military service. Men must serve or train from 18. Parliament extended conscription age to 30. Limit...
01 Apr, 2024, 08.18 AM IST
Taiwan reinstitutes NBC gas chamber training as compulsory military service, extends to 1 yrTaiwanese conscripts undergo gas chamber training for the first time in over a decade as part of the nation's military readiness efforts, f...
19 Feb, 2024, 11.23 AM IST
BTS member Suga begins South Korea's military service but deems unfit for combat duty. Details hereK-pop singer and BTS member Suga has joined the mandatory military service under South Korea's conscription system. Know what he has said i...
22 Sep, 2023, 11.26 PM IST
Russia to expand number of men liable for compulsory military serviceRussia will keep compulsory military service for 18-year-olds, state media reported on Friday, permanently increasing the number of young m...
21 Jul, 2023, 03.30 PM IST
22-year-old Russian conscript vows to escape fighting in war against UkraineA 22-year-old Russian conscript said that he wanted to avoid joining Putin's war. He said that his friend, who was conscripted, died two we...
02 Oct, 2022, 07.30 PM IST
Russia punishes officers after conscripts were sent to Ukraine, prosecutor says"According to supervision of the Western Military District ... about 600 conscript soldiers were drawn into the special military operation,...
07 Jun, 2022, 05.35 PM IST
Russia launches conscription drive amid Ukraine conflictThe Russian military holds two annual draft sessions, in spring and autumn, when it recruits eligible men aged 18 to 27 to serve for a year...
01 Apr, 2022, 05.26 PM IST
Russian soldier kills three in air base shooting incident: News agenciesThe serviceman shot at officers who had come for a morning inspection at the base in the Voronezh region, around 500 km south of Moscow (31...
09 Nov, 2020, 04.16 PM IST
Two killed, 36 injured in 2 separate attacks in EgyptEgypt's Sinai has witnessed many violent attacks by militants since the January 2011 revolution that toppled the ex-president Hosni Mubarak.
10 Mar, 2015, 04.30 PM IST