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
Sensex tumbles over 1,100 points, Nifty below 23,200. 6 key factors behind today's D-Street routIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty falling over 1% each. Rising Ira...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Sensex falls over 400 points, Nifty below 23,250 amid US-Iran tensions, persistent FII sellingIndian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Tuesday. Both the Sensex and Nifty indices saw substantial declines. This drop w...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.25 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
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
30 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
Why is China building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos, and what do satellite images reveal about sites with over 80 launch pads?Satellite images reveal that China is constructing a vast network of military infrastructure in its north-western deserts, including more t...
30 May, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
At Computex, Nvidia and Taiwan's expanding role in AI infrastructure set to take centre stageNvidia CEO Jensen Huang, arriving in Taipei more than a week ahead of the show, more than made that point when he said on Wednesday that hi...
30 May, 2026, 07.25 AM 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-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
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
Global Market Today: Asian stocks climb to record on tech, oil dropsAsian stocks hit a record high, fueled by a surge in technology shares and easing geopolitical tensions. South Korea's SK Hynix reached a $...
27 May, 2026, 06.35 AM IST
Markets brace for a long conflict as investors reassess global equity risks: Andrew FrerisWest Asian tensions are creating market uncertainty. Investors face prolonged volatility for months or years. Some Asian markets like Singa...
26 May, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
The Trump-Xi Summit: Facts behind the noiseDonald Trump's visit to Beijing yielded structural outcomes like new trade boards and regular leader meetings, restoring vital dialogue. Ho...
26 May, 2026, 09.58 AM 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
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
"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