Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around itself
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence detected 30 Chinese PLA aircraft, along with 7 PLAN vessels and one official ship around the country up until 6 am on Wednesday morning. Out…
“Closely following Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s case”: UAE asks France for consular access
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is closely monitoring the case of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, who holds Emirati citizenship, after his arrest in France and the extension…
US: New indictment filed against Trump for 2020 election actions
Special Counsel Jack Smith on Tuesday filed a revised indictment against former President Donald Trump, refining the charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. While retaining…
Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels around its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) said that that it detected 15 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels from 6 am (local time) on Monday to 6 am (local…
Israel Defence Minister Gallant talks strategic issues with US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen Brown
On Monday, Israel’s Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant held a discussion on strategic issues within the framework of the official visit conducted by the head of the American military, Chairman…
Pakistan: Jamaat-e-Islami announces nationwide shutter-down strike against inflation on August 28
The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Naib, Emir Liaqat Baloch announced that the religio-political party would hold a shutter-down strike across the country on August 28 to mount pressure on the government to…
‘Progress made in Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo but…’: US
After a massive exchange of fire between Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah over the weekend, the White House said that the negotiators continue to work to strike a deal…
President Biden commends PM Modi’s Ukraine visit for his message of peace
US President Joe Biden, during his telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra, commended the latter’s “historic visits” to Poland and Ukraine as well as his message of peace, the White…
Ben-Gurion Airport operations slowly returning to normal
Travellers at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport faced uncertainty as Israel’s international gateway slowly resumed normal operations on Sunday. Flights were briefly suspended at 5:20 AM as Israel launched a…
Temples decked up, devotees flock to temples to celebrate Janmashtami
On the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, devotees flocked to various temples across the country to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birthday with full pomp and show on Monday. The sound of…
Chinese naval vessel orchestrates dangerous manoeuvres on Philippine supply mission, says task force for West Philippine Sea
The Chinese naval forces on Sunday orchestrated an aggressive and dangerous manoeuvre near the Hasa-Hasa Shoal commonly known as the Half Moon Shoal, a statement by the National Task Force…
US calls for expanding engagement with Taiwan after Palau reports Chinese economic coercion
A US State Department official has stated that America encourages all nations to deepen their engagement with Taiwan after Palau’s President recently revealed that the Micronesian nation has experienced economic…
Brazil Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrives in India, to hold 9th Joint Commission Meeting with EAM Jaishankar
Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira arrived in the national capital on the late hours of Saturday and will co-chair the 9th India-Brazil Joint Commission Meeting. The Ministry of External Affairs…
Pakistan: Two killed, nine injured in armed clashes in Karachi
At least two people were killed and nine others were left wounded after deadly clashes between two groups in Pakistan’s Karachi on Sunday, Geo News reported, citing officials. The casualties…
“Let’s not have World War III”: Donald Trump criticises Biden administration over Middle East
Former US President Donald Trump has criticised the Biden administration’s efforts concerning the situation in the Middle East and stressed that they should not have a third world war. Questioning…
Belarus concentrating personnel, weaponry along Ukrainian border, claims Kyiv
Ukraine has alleged, citing intelligence sources, that Belarus Armed Forces are “concentrating a significant number of personnel” and weaponry along Ukrainian northern border “under the guise of exercises,” Kyiv Independent…
Hong Kong laws behind massive decline in media freedom: Report
The press freedom in Hong Kong has reached its lowest level in at least 11 years, Voice of America (VOA) reported, citing the latest survey of its members and the…
UAE: Sharjah Charity International disbursed AED 84.3 million in H1-24
The Sharjah Charity International (SCI) spent AED84.3 million on aid programmes within the country during the first half of this year. This includes AED 6.7 million for monthly aid, AED…
Amid escalating tensions, Philippines demands China to halt “dangerous actions” in South China Sea
With escalating maritime confrontations between Manila and Beijing, the Philippines has demanded China to “cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after it recently accused it of firing at an aircraft…
Taiwan reports increased Chinese activity around it
Taiwan detected 38 Chinese aircraft and 12 Chinese vessels around its territory till 6am on Saturday, Taiwan’s Ministry of Defence stated. The defence ministry stated that 32 aircraft crossed the…
Taiwan sentences 8 military officers for spying for China
The Taiwan High Court on Thursday sentenced eight Taiwanese military officers to prison on spying charges for China in exchange for financial gain, Voice of America reported. The report stated,…
US: Lloyd Austin lauds “robust contributions” of Indian Navy in upholding freedom of navigation, regional security
US Secretary of Defence, Lloyd Austin lauded the Indian Navy during his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh for its “robust contributions” in upholding freedom of navigation and regional security.…
PM Modi going to Ukraine can be helpful to getting us to an end to conflict: White House
Calling India a strong partner of the US, White House said that the United States welcomes any other country willing to be helpful in trying to end the conflict in…
