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Harimau Shakti 2024: Joint military exercise between Indian and Malaysian
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The 4th edition of the Harimau Shakti joint military exercise between India and Malaysia commenced today in Bentong, Malaysia. The exercise, which runs from December 2nd to 15th, aims to enhance the bilateral defence capabilities of both nations, focusing on counter-insurgency operations in
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China may launch military drills amid President Lai's Pacific trip and US
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
China is expected to conduct military drills near Taiwan, using Taiwanese President William Lai's Pacific trip and rumoured US stopovers as a pretext. Lai's scheduled visit to three Pacific allies, which may include Hawaii and Guam, has drawn Beijing's ire. Chinese officials condemned Lai's
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US, Japan, S Korea hold air drills after North Korea's ballistic missile l
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The trilateral exercise was held on Sunday in airspace north of South Korea's southern island of Jeju, the military said as per Yonhap news outlet. The three nations conducted similar drills earlier too this year.
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Jasprit Bumrah may be rested for final Test against New Zealand
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Jasprit Bumrah may not be part of the third and final Test against New Zealand in Mumbai. While Bumrah was present when the team started training at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, he only participated in light fitness exercises and fielding drills, without bowling in either of the traini
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Delhi Police conducts mock drills in Khan Market area after unattended bag
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Ahead of the Diwali season, the Delhi Police conducted a mock drill in the Khan Market area after receiving information about an unattended bag that had been lying around in the vicinity.
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Taiwan conducts night-time live-fire drills amid China tensions
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Taiwan defence command conducted its inaugural night-time live-fire exercises on Thursday, focused on preparing the military for the potential threat of an invasion by the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) under the cover of darkness.
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European Parliament condemns China's military provocations against Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The resolution, which received 432 votes in favour, 60 against, and 71 abstentions, also deemed any unilateral changes to the "status quo" in the Taiwan Strait as unacceptable. Additionally, it condemned China's ongoing military provocations against Taiwan, particularly referencing drills
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Taiwan's Defence Minister warns of war, global trade risks amid Chinese mi
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Taiwan's Defense Minister Wellington Koo stated on Wednesday that a Chinese blockade of Taiwan would be considered an act of war with serious repercussions for global trade, according to a report by Taiwan News. Notably, during its "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercises, China practised bloc
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China is set to carry out live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The development comes just after warships of the US and Canada sailed through the contested waters in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday and following a mega military exercise a week ago by Beijing.
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G7 defence ministers criticise China's drills near Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a joint statement on Saturday, the ministers asserted the "enduring unity and common determination to address, in a cohesive and concrete manner, security challenges at a time in history marked by great instability," the Taipei Times reported.
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Taiwan President lauds role of pilots amid heightened tensions with China,
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
During a visit to the Air Force's Combat Command, Lai pledged that Taiwan would construct 11 new 1,000-tonne ships to strengthen its defence capabilities.
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Taiwan's President vows to defend democracy amid China's military drills
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
He shared his remarks on Facebook after holding a high-level national security meeting in response to the Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) announcement of military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
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