China stresses bringing its spy agency at par with CIA: Report

This is being done under Chinese President Xi Jinping's goal for the nation to rival the United States as the...

Kim Jong Un orders military to 'accelerate' war preparations

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has instructed the military, including its nuclear programme, to 'accelerate' war...

US deploys cutting-edge military capabilities in Indo-Pacific

In order to maintain deterrance in the Indo-Pacific and assist India in bolstering its defence modernisation plans,...

China warns of prison for sharing defence-related photos online

In a WeChat post titled "This is a cool hobby, but you must be very careful," China's Ministry of State Security...

US shoots down 12 Houthi attack drones, 5 missiles in Red Sea

There was no damage to ships in the area or injuries reported, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.

Global economies navigate challenges

As the world looks ahead to 2024, a measured sense of optimism permeates discussions about the upcoming year. The...

Year Ender 2023: US-China tensions continue to simmer

Tensions between the United States and China continue to simmer despite the meeting between US President Joe...

Philippines behaviour in South China Sea "extremely dangerous"

"The Philippines relies on the support of external forces, ignores China's goodwill and restraint, and repeatedly...

"Did not ask for ceasefire in Gaza": Joe Biden

United States President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on...

PM Modi’s camaraderie with Biden bolsters India-US ties

The personal camaraderie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden has pushed the bond between...

Japan raises defence budget to record USD 56 billion

Japan wants to dramatically expand its defence capacity because it has been alarmed by China's expanding military...

US accuses Iran "deeply involved" in Red Sea attacks

This week, the US launched Operation Prosperity Guardian, a maritime coalition aimed at beefing up security in the...