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Netanyahu to undergo sedated medical exam; Justice minister to temporarily
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo a "routine medical examination" on Friday, during which he is expected to be sedated, his office said. Justice Minister Yariv Levin, who also serves as deputy prime minister, will act as premier during the procedure, while Defense Minister Israe
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Hamas terrorists attacked wrong base on October 7 after navigational error
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hamas terrorists who infiltrated southern Israel during the October 7, 2023 massacre intended to capture a sensitive military intelligence base but made a critical navigation error that led them to attack the wrong target, according to an Israel Defense Forces investigation published Friday
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Japan to provide USD 1.063 billion to Bangladesh for budget support, rail
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan will provide Bangladesh $1.063 billion for budget support, railway upgrades, and grants. The two countries also signed agreements to boost investment and infrastructure, including a deep-sea port project. They aim to strengthen economic ties and discuss defense and trade partnerships.
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China remains tight-lipped on performance of its weapons in India-Pakistan
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson, Zhang Xiaogang, refused to provide any details on the effectiveness of its weapons used by Pakistan during the recent military confrontation with India, sidestepping direct answers and instead urging both sides to remain calm.
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China ramps up naval incursions around Taiwan
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Thursday reported Chinese military presence around Taiwan, with eight vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship detected operating in the region as of 6am (local time).
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Israeli Field Hospital in Southern Syria treats over 500 civilians
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A field hospital set up by the Israel Defense Forces near the southern Syrian village of Hader has treated more than 500 Syrian civilians in recent weeks, the IDF said on Wednesday.
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Taiwan MND detects 31 Chinese aircraft near its territory
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Wednesday reported a military presence around Taiwan, with 31 aircraft from the People's Liberation Army (PLA), nine vessels from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and one official ship detected operating in the region.
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Israeli forces eliminate Gaza terror squad in four minutes
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A squad of Palestinian terrorists in northern Gaza who fired on Israeli soldiers was eliminated within four minutes, the Israel Defense Forces said on Sunday morning.
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Tensions rise as Israeli defense minister cancels legal officer's conferen
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has barred the military's top legal officer, Maj. Gen. Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, from speaking at an upcoming legal conference, despite prior approval from the army's chief of staff. The move has drawn attention to growing tensions between Israel's politic
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Taiwan bolsters combat readiness, prepares for 'war of endurance' against
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's military is prioritising combat readiness as a key aspect of deterrence due to escalating threats from China, as reported by Focus Taiwan, citing Minister of National Defense Wellington.
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Israeli probe finds tactical errors, friendly fire in deadly Kissufim batt
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
An Israeli military investigation into Hamas' October 7 attack on Kibbutz Kissufim and the nearby Kissufim army base found glaring failures in the Israel Defense Forces' preparedness. The report, released on Thursday, found that soldiers, trained primarily for combat in Gaza's open areas, we
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US: Pentagon to conduct comprehensive review of 2021 withdrawal from Afgh
Updated : 9 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US Department of Defense has announced a comprehensive review of the 2021 military withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the deaths of 13 US service members and 170 civilians in a suicide bombing at Kabul airport.
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