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US urges India and Pak to avoid escalation of tensions: Matthew Miller

Miller said that while the US was not going to get in the middle of this situation, it would encourage both sides to avoid escalation and find a resolution through dialogue

Iran accuses US of giving Israel 'green light' to attack consulate in Syria

Hossein Amirabdollahian reiterated Tehran's vows that it will respond to the attack, widely blamed on Israel

US, Japan, Philippines meet to bolster ties amid rising security woes

On Thursday, he will become only the second Japanese leader to address a joint meeting of Congress after his assassinated predecessor Shinzo Abe gave a speech in 2015

Palestinians returning to Khan Younis find an unrecognisable city

Israel sent troops to Khan Younis in December, part of its blistering ground offensive that came in response to a Hamas-led attack on October 7 into southern Israel

US will not accept Chinese imports decimating new industries, says Yellen

She did not, however, threaten new tariffs or other trade actions should Beijing continue its massive state support for electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels and other green energy goods

India and China in race to transform military, bolster firepower this year

While Indian armed forces look to enhance joint operational capabilities in 2024, China's military is focusing on increased discipline and its ongoing fight against corruption

'Huge opportunities to enhance Australia, India collab in skills training'

"We would like to be a bigger part of India's journey as it goes to fill its skills demand which is so massive over the next decade," Philip Green said

Australian institutions eye India's vocational educational, training sector

Speaking at an event, Australian High Commissioner Philip Green on Monday said that Australia seeks to play a "bigger part" in India's journey to upskill its population

From AUKUS to Philippines: This week's events will keep China on its toes

US, UK and Australia slated to begin discussions on bringing new members into their AUKUS security pact to deter China in the Indo-Pacific

Israel Defense Forces discover, demolish 900-mtr-long tunnel in Khan Yunis

Inside the tunnel, in the city's Al Amal neighbourhood, soldiers discovered large quantities of weapons and areas for Hamas operatives to rest

US-China relationship on more stable footing, but more can be done: Yellen

After focusing on trade and economic issues for the first two days of her visit, Yellen turned to the broader US-China relationship in the meeting with Li, one of China's top leaders

Mexico severs ties with Ecuador after cops arrest politician from embassy

Ecuadorian police late Friday broke through the external doors of the embassy in the capital, Quito, to arrest Jorge Glas, who had been residing there since December

Woman engineer among Chinese nationals killed in suicide attack in Pak

A female engineer was among the five Chinese nationals killed in the attack, the Express Tribune newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the police report

Red Sea crisis: Yemen's Houthi forces say they targeted Western ships

The operations took place during the last 72 hours, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised statement

Victory near, claims Netanyahu as Israel pulls some of its troops from Gaza

"The 98th Commando Division has concluded its mission in Khan Yunis," the army said in a statement. "The division left the Gaza Strip in order to recuperate and prepare for future operations."

Iran warns Israel that its embassies not safe after deadly Damascus strike

Israel has been preparing for an Iranian response to the strike without directly acknowledging its involvement. The remarks by Gen

Macron's hawkish commentary on us poses 'serious strategic problem': Russia

Meshkov added that the presence of French soldiers in Ukraine "could pose a threat to themselves" and that a small number of "French mercenaries" had already died in the war

Ministry of Defence holds first tri-service conference 'Parivartan Chintan'

The conference aims to achieve enhanced jointness and integration among the army, navy, and air force

Taiwan says it tracked six Chinese naval vessels around country

According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, Taiwanese armed forces have monitored the situation and deployed naval vessels and coastal systems in response to China's activities

China providing geospatial intelligence to Russia: US warns allies

Spokespeople for the White House National Security Council declined to comment. China's foreign ministry didn't immediately respond to a request for comment during a holiday weekend