In response to China's action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed air defence missile systems to keep a watch on the activity of China's PLA.
India will replace its military personnel in one of the three aviation platforms in the Maldives by March 10 and will complete the replacement by May 10, according to the Maldives Foreign Ministry.
Taiwan's envoy to the United Kingdom Yao Chin-hsiang has urged the United Kingdom and other Western allies to help deter Chinese aggression against Taiwan.
North Korea fired several cruise missiles off the west coast on Friday, marking its fourth cruise missile launch this year, Yonhap news agency reported, citing the South Korean military.
State Department spokesperson said the U.S. urged Beijing to cease its military, diplomatic and economic pressure against Taiwan and instead engage in "meaningful dialogue" with Taiwan.
In response to queries from ANI, US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller shed light on the recently approved foreign military sale of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft to India.
The proposed sale will improve India's capability to meet current and future threats by enabling unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance patrols in sea lanes of operation.
India and Maldives "agreed to fast-track the withdrawal of Indian military personnel" from the island nation, the Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said following the first core group meeting.
Expressing concern over the "deteriorating" situation in Myanmar, India has urged for an early resolution to the conflict with the return of peace and stability in the country.
Manipur women proved to be a dominant force pushing top spots in three events even as the armed forces men - Services and Army - were a force to reckon with in the semifinal round of the 41st Senior and 25th Open Sprint National Rowing Championship at the Army Rowing Node
The joint statement reiterated their call for the Commander-in-Chief and the military to change course, immediately ceasing violence against civilians, releasing all unjustly detained political prisoners, allowing full humanitarian access and creating space for inclusive dialogue with all st