US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that China poses a major threat, citing its military buildup and Taiwan invasion drills. He and top officials stressed the need for US military strength and vigilance, while Taiwan's defence minister said PLA exercises are increasingly aggressive and
Russia returned the remains of 1,212 Ukrainian soldiers in a recent exchange with Kiev, as confirmed by Kremlin negotiator Vladimir Medinsky. Ukraine also returned 27 Russian bodies. The transfer was part of humanitarian talks in Istanbul, according to RT.
Trump urged Netanyahu to stop talk of attacking Iran and end the Gaza war, CNN reported. The call came as ceasefire talks with Hamas gained traction. Netanyahu, however, said Iran was stalling peace efforts. Tensions between the US and Israel continue to grow over their differing approach
"What happened here in Poonch happened across the border as well. The farms were destroyed on this side and the other side of the border as well. I am not advocating for anyone. I mean to say that escalation is not a solution. War is not a solution. Terror is not a solution. The solution is
Sri Lanka Army Chief Lt Gen Lasantha Rodrigo visited Delhi, paid tribute to Indian soldiers at the National War Memorial and reviewed a ceremonial Guard of Honour at South Block, highlighting strong defence ties between the two countries.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that no amount of development in the region is enough, given the kind of war they are fighting and Pakistan's constant attempts to destabilise the situation.
Speaking to ANI, Jha said, "Yesterday the Prime Minister called all the MPs and took feedback from everyone. He listened to everyone and their feedback. It was a de-briefing regarding Operation Sindoor and India's stand, especially of the Prime Minister's zero tolerance on terrorism, the new
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Wednesday highlighted the strategic role of surveillance and electro-optic systems in the current combat scenarios and said that the decisive advantage in modern warfare lies in the ability to see first, see farthest, and see most accurately.
Three Taiwanese NGOs held a tabletop drill simulating a Chinese military incursion near Taiwan in 2030. Former officials from the US and Japan joined. Taiwan responded without firing, while the US pledged support. The exercise highlighted rising tensions and China's grey-zone tactics.
Russia and Ukraine exchanged prisoners of war under a deal made in Istanbul. Russia released Ukrainian POWs and received its own soldiers, now under care in Belarus. Russia also offered to return over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies, but Kyiv representatives didn't show up for the handover.
Israel's Bureau of Statistics reported that in May 2025 126,800 who arrived in Israel, slightly up from 115,500 in May 2024, but down almost 70 per cent from 411,100 in May 2023 (before the October 7 massacre). This is due to the ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza. More specifically, most for