The United States has condemned China's escalating military activity around Taiwan as illegitimate and destabilising, just days ahead of Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises, Taipei Times reported on Thursday.
Operation Sindoor was a carefully orchestrated military action that demonstrated India's resolve to stay ahead in the escalation ladder while preventing full-scale war, Deputy Chief of Army Staff Lt Gen Rahul R Singh said on Friday.
For the first time, two of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft carriers, the Liaoning and the Shandong, have simultaneously operated in the Western Pacific, crossing the second island chain in what analysts call a major strategic escalation, according to Taipei Times.
Global crude oil prices are likely to see downside, weighed down by the de-escalation of the Israel-Iran conflict, soft demand and increasing supply, revealed a latest research report by ICICI Bank.
U.S. military leaders warned of China's growing missile threat and advanced "kill web" system at a Senate hearing, stressing the need for stronger Indo-Pacific defenses. Experts believe a Taiwan invasion is unlikely, with China more likely to use blockades or political warfare, according to
"We express grave concern over the military strikes against Iran since 13 June 2025, which constitute a violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and the subsequent escalation of the security situation in the Middle East," the statement read.
Rep. Buddy Carter has nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, crediting him with brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Iran and preventing nuclear escalation. Trump shared the news on Truth Social, and Fox News reports this is not his first nomination for the presti
Speaking to reporters, Sule said, "Whatever is happening in the world is a matter of concern. Things are being said about de-escalation by MEA, PM Modi and President Trump. The geopolitical instability is very stressful... Every war has international repercussions."
The flight disruptions follow a major escalation on Monday after Iran reportedly launched multiple missiles targeting US military installations in Qatar and Iraq, including Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar--the largest US military installation in the region, according to a CNN report.