Foreign Affairs

Maldives Stalls Pakistan’s Move to Raise India’s Internal Affairs at OIC

New Delhi: In a clear indication of India’s growing stature in Organisation of Islamic Conference (OIC), Pakistan's move to attack it derailed as Maldives along with other backers from within the body initiated a...

Indian Commander Urges UN to Raise Number of Uniformed Women Personnel in Peacekeeping Force

New Delhi: Emphasising that women in uniform serve as role models for girls and women, an Indian woman commander stationed in Congo Captain Preeti Sharma said efforts must be made to significantly increase their...

US Navy Successfully Tests Laser Weapon that Destroy Aircraft Mid-flight

  Washington: A US Navy warship has successfully tested a new high-energy laser weapon that can destroy aircraft mid-flight, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet announced. Images and videos provided by the Navy show the amphibious transport...

UK Nears Final Stage of Skynet Satellite Communications Network Competition

London: Britain’s Ministry of Defence is set to launch the final stage of a competition to manage ground station capabilities for the armed forces Skynet satellite communications network by early June, say industry executives. Although...

China Announces US$178.2 billion Military Budget

Melbourne: In what is probably the lowest increase in its defence budget in three decades, China has announced a 6.6 per cent growth in its defence budget for this year. The growth in China’s defence...

China Initiates Process of Sharing Hydrological Data for Sutlej

  New Delhi: Almost 10 days ahead of scheduled date, China has initiated the process of sharing hydrological data for the Sutlej river with India, an annual practice during the monsoon which is crucial for...

Chinese Bunker in Finger Area, Galwan Build-up Raise Concern

  New Delhi: There is serious concern over a Sino-Indian standoff with the possible construction of a Chinese bunker in the finger area along Pangong Tso lake and three reported transgressions in the Galwan region...

French Defence Industry Plays Catch-up as Lockdown Partially Lifts

  Paris: With lockdown following the COVID-19 pandemic in France, the country is slowly emerging from an almost complete industry shutdown and defence company executives are considering their next steps to revive them. Stephane Mayer, Eric...

New Pentagon Report Says Pakistan Continues to Harbour Taliban, Haqqani Network

  Washington: Pakistan continues to focus on countering Indian influence in Afghanistan and harbours the Taliban and groups such as the Haqqani Network, which have the ability to engage in violence on Afghan soil, says...

Repairs on BRP Ramon Alcaraz to be Completed by May 27: Philippines Navy

New Delhi: Repairs on the Philippine Naval offshore patrol vessel BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PS-16), which was forced to return to Kochi after a fire damaged its main engine room as it sailed to the...

‘2019 Was The ‘Deadliest Year on Record’ for Insider Attacks in Afghanistan’

  Washington: The year 2019 was the "deadliest year on record" for insider attacks carried out in Afghanistan, says a new inspector general report to Congress. In its first quarterly report issued for 2020, the lead...

Chinese Military Seeks Bigger Budget Amid Growing Threat of US Conflict

Washington: PLA will want China’s military budget to match or exceed last year’s 7.5 per cent growth rate as tensions mount on several fronts and relations between Beijing and Washington worsen, media reports said...

Amid US-China Tensions USAF Ramps up Flyovers near China

Washington: Amid growing Sino-US tensions, the United States Air Force (USAF) has ramped up flyovers of B-1B Lancer bombers over waters near China. These came with increased military operations by both the US Navy and...
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