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
The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
31 May, 2026, 01.07 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
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
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
US defence chief credits Trump for India-Pakistan peace, hails India as key Indo-Pacific partnerUS Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. He credited President Trump for helping broker peace betwee...
30 May, 2026, 01.56 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
US-China conflict over Taiwan risks a nuclear escalation, study findsA new report from the International Institute for Strategic Studies warns that Asia is at the center of escalating nuclear rivalries, with ...
28 May, 2026, 11.53 AM IST
IAF's Sarang team to put on aerial display over NDA on May 29The event assumes added significance as it will feature the third graduating batch of women cadets from the NDA, marking another milestone ...
27 May, 2026, 10.47 PM IST
Quote of the day by Singapore’s former Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: ''We cooperate with China because of shared interests, not because of shared blood.'' ― What does “shared interests not shared blood” reveal about modern diplomacy and global power balance?Quote of the day by Lee Hsien Loong: Singapore China shared interests not shared blood statement Lee Hsien Loong reflects a sharp global tr...
26 May, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Allahabad HC asks UP govt to furnish details of arms licences of Brij Bhushan Singh, Raja Bhaiya, 17 other peopleThe Allahabad High Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to provide details of arms licenses for 19 individuals. This includes pro...
22 May, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
Xi's 'blunt' warning to Trump on Taiwan exposes profound risks: AnalystsDuring a tense summit in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a clear message to US President Donald Trump regarding Taiwan. The talk...
14 May, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
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
Spacetech startups spot promise in defence apps; it's road of tough choicesIn response to escalating geopolitical strains, Indian spacetech startups are making a bold pivot from commercial focuses to military appli...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
Hormuz blockade stirs tension over Malacca Strait near SingaporeSingapore emphasizes transit rights under international law. Malaysia favors dialogue with Iran. The region's strategic position remains a ...
17 Apr, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Iran conflict threatens market stability after failed US peace negotiationsGlobal markets face renewed volatility as peace talks between the US and Iran fail. President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of H...
13 Apr, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
SP Group looks to defer Rs 14,300-cr bond paymentShapoorji Pallonji Group is currently navigating a challenging landscape, requiring additional time to fulfill a significant bond repayment...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.56 AM IST