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Ship sinks in Red Sea after attack by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels

Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have launched numerous missile, drone attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since Israel's invasion of Gaza following Hamas' October attack on Southern Israel

Decoded: What's fuelling the China-Philippines dispute in South China Sea?

China's claim over almost entire South China Sea through the nine-dash line has been at the source of conflict with other island nations in the region

What is China's Fire Dragon missile, which PLA thinks can sink US warships?

The missiles have the ability to destroy the US Navy's Ticonderoga-class cruisers, according to a computer simulation conducted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army

What is Hezbollah, the group threatening Israel with war with 'no rules'?

Hezbollah claims it has carried out over 2,100 military operations against Israel since October 8 in what it describes as a show of support for Palestinians and Hamas in the ongoing Gaza war

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 8 naval vessels near its territory

Taiwan in its response, sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems

Why has a visit by US lawmakers to India upset China? All you need to know

The meeting annoyed Beijing, which urged the United States on Tuesday to "fully recognise the anti-China and separatist nature of the Dalai clique"

What is the Tibet-China Dispute Act passed by US Congress last week?

China claims that Tibet has been under central Chinese rule for over 700 years

'You'll be gone...': Nancy Pelosi's warning to Xi Jinping on Tibet issue

Former US House Speaker Pelosi's remarks come after the US Congress passed a Bill last week urging Beijing to re-engage with the Dalai Lama to peacefully resolve the dispute over Tibet

2 terrorists killed, 2 security personnel hurt in Baramulla encounter

The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Watergam area of Baramulla district on Wednesday morning

EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka on Jun 20, discuss wide-ranging issues

The MEA said S Jaishankar's visit will add momentum to connectivity projects and other mutually beneficial cooperation across sectors between the two countries

India hits back after Canadian Parliament's moment of silence for Nijjar

The Canadian Parliament observed a minute of silence on Tuesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death

Unknown gunmen kill key Pakistani ISI man behind 2018 Sunjwan attack

Retired Pakistan army brigadier Amir Hamza's case is the latest in a series of killings of Pakistanis linked to ISI-controlled terrorist attacks in India

'Serious' national security issues will be addressed with India: Trudeau

Trudeau's remarks follow his meeting with Prime Minister Modi in Italy during the G7 Summit where India was invited as an Outreach country

Brazilian planemaker Embraer sees India, Saudi as strategic defence markets

India has an open tender to buy military planes while Saudi Arabia, looking to replace an aging fleet of Lockheed Martin's C-130 Hercules, is currently in early engagement with Embraer

Israeli intel report gave warning of Oct 7 Hamas attack. What did it say?

The Gaza Division's document estimated that the target number of hostages Hamas might take during a possible attack was 200-250, almost the same as the 251 hostages actually taken on October 7

US renews warning to defend the Philippines after latest China clash

US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell discussed China's actions with Philippine counterpart, Maria Theresa Lazaro, on a phone call

India vs Pakistan: Who has more nuclear bombs and what is China up to?

The nine nuclear-armed nations of the world, including the US, Russia, France, China, India and Pakistan, continued to modernise their nuclear arsenals in 2023, says a recent SIPRI report

Taiwan alert after China's nuclear submarine surfaces in Taiwan Strait

Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said they have a "grasp" of the intelligence situation, but declined to say how they were monitoring it or give details

Nato targets AI, robots and space technology in $1.1 billion fund

On Tuesday, the Nato Innovation Fund (NIF) confirmed it had directly invested in four European tech companies

Fleet of Russian warships leaves Havana's port after five-day visit to Cuba

The exercise has been seen by some as a show of strength by Moscow against the backdrop of tensions as US and other Western nations support Kyiv in Russia's war on Ukraine