A group of Chinese naval vessels, including a destroyer, has sailed through a key waterway near Okinawa, drawing attention amid ongoing tensions between China and Japan. According to Chinese officials, the fleet—identified as Vessel Formation 133 under the People’s Liberation Army’s Eastern Theater Command—was returning home after completing training exercises in the Western Pacific. The […]
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In a dramatic turn of events, the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, just moments before a major escalation deadline set by President Donald Trump. The agreement includes the temporary reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route that had been closed amid rising conflict. After weeks […]
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North Korea has issued a stark warning over the annual South Korea-US military exercises, with Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, cautioning of “terrible consequences.” This statement comes just weeks after Pyongyang appeared to end hopes for a diplomatic thaw with Seoul. Seoul and Washington launched their springtime military drills, […]
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New Zealand and Slovakia have temporarily closed their embassies in Tehran and evacuated their diplomatic staff as security conditions in Iran continue to deteriorate. New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed that its diplomats departed Iran safely on commercial flights overnight. For now, all embassy operations have been relocated to Ankara, Turkey, where officials will […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]
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The United States is signaling a stronger partnership with India as part of its new defence policy for 2026. The recently released National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) underscores America’s commitment to collaborating with India through initiatives like the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) to maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific region and address rising challenges from […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in place, following renewed violence in Gaza that left dozens dead. The President emphasized that while Israel conducted airstrikes in response to truce violations, he believes the Hamas leadership itself may not have authorized the attacks. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump […]
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In a significant diplomatic move, U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi are set to co-chair a Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday, bringing together more than 20 world leaders in an urgent bid to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and pave the way for lasting regional peace. […]
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In a significant move reflecting deepening military ties, U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday that Qatar will be permitted to construct a dedicated air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho. The site will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots, strengthening joint training and defense cooperation between the two […]
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WASHINGTON, Sept 30 — In an unprecedented move, President Donald Trump is set to address hundreds of senior U.S. military officers today at Quantico, Virginia. The gathering, which has drawn personnel from across the globe, comes without an official explanation, leaving analysts and observers speculating about its purpose. The event will see top-ranking officers, including […]
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