Asserting that the military confrontation between China and Taiwan is unlikely, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Beijing does not need to use force in order to achieve the “reunification” of the self-ruled country. Speaking to CNBC at the Russian Energy Week conference in Moscow Wednesday, Putin said that China is capable of implementing the national objectives by increasing the economic […]
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Former ISI chief Faiz Hameed can become Pakistan Army head with Imran Khan’s support
Faiz Hameed, who was removed as the Director-General of the Inter-Services Intelligence and appointed as the Peshawar Corps Commander, can become the Pakistan Army head with the support of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Hameed is said to have been handling military and diplomatic roles and also fighting Imran Khan’s political opponents, particularly […]
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Indian Army contingent departs for Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” in Alaska
The 17th Edition of joint Military Training Excercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Alaska, the United States from October 15 to 29, as part of the ongoing Indo-US Defence Cooperation. The contingent, comprising of 350 personnel of an Infantry Battalion Group departed on […]
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Joe Biden exempts former Taliban civil servants from terror-related bans on visiting US
US President Joe Biden on Thursday exempted the former Taliban (1996-2001) regime, civil servants, from the terror-related bans and said that they will be allowed to travel to the US. It further added that those civil-servants did humanitarian actions and continued to do so with the International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) and with the new […]
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Pakistan PM Imran Khan receives list of names for ISI chief, amid impasse with military
Amid “differences” with his Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Bajwa on the issue of appointment of new Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Director-General, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan received a summary carrying names of candidates for one of the most powerful positions in the country. This follows a reported impasse between the […]
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Meeting to dissolve Japan’s House of Representatives begins
A meeting to dissolve Japan’s current House of Representatives began on Thursday afternoon, and the lower house will be formally dissolved after the reading out the rescript of dissolution. The general election will be held on October 31 after the four-year term of lower house members expires on October 21. In Japan’s postwar history, […]
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China plans to ban all non Communist News Media
In a further blow to the country’s freedom of expression, the Chinese government is proposing new regulations that would prohibit news reporting by sources that are not directly financed by the Communist Party. The restrictions would strengthen the Chinese government’s control over news and information. According to a paper filed […]
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Indian Army Chief Naravane meets Sri Lankan Defence Secretary, Chief of Defence Staff in Colombo
Indian Army Chief General MM Naravane on Wednesday met Sri Lankan Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) and Chief of Defence Staff and Commander of Sri Lankan Army General Shavendra Silva and expressed keen interest in exploring newer avenues for deepening ties between India and Sri Lanka. Taking to Twitter, […]
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US appoints veteran diplomat for Afghan relocation, resettlement efforts
The Biden administration on Tuesday appointed veteran diplomat Elizabeth Jones to lead efforts for relocation and resettlement in Afghanistan, the US State Department said. “As the Coordinator for Afghan Relocation Efforts, Ambassador Jones will assume oversight of the entire Afghanistan relocation effort, from our ongoing efforts to facilitate the departure of individuals from Afghanistan to their onward relocation and […]
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Military tried to force his resignation, says former Myanmar President
Detained Myanmar President Win Myint on Tuesday said that senior military officials tried to force him to resign citing a false health condition on the day of the coup. Win’s statement came during his testimony on the charges of ‘defamation’ against him, Radio Free Asia reported. Win Myint said that two high-ranking officers–possibly lieutenant generals or […]
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US national security advisor Sullivan meets South Korean counterpart
US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his South Korean counterpart Suh Hoon discussed regional security, the White House said in a statement. “National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met today with the Republic of Korea (ROK) National Security Advisor Suh Hoon, and both emphasized the important role of the US-ROK […]
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Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata to fly to space on Crew Dragon mission in fall 2022
Japanese astronaut Koichi Wakata will join the fifth Crew Dragon space mission to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) next year, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on Tuesday. “It has been decided that I will be boarding the SpaceX’s fifth Crew Dragon. I have been training for a long-duration mission aboard the ISS and it […]
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un blames US for tensions in region
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Monday said that the United States did nothing to make him believe that the country is no longer hostile towards North Korea, while blaming it for the tensions in the region, state media reported. Kim in his speech at the opening ceremony of the Defense Development Exhibition titled […]
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Countries should seek cooperation, not make demands by putting pressure: Taliban
Referring to matters such as women’s rights, the Taliban said that the world should not make demands by putting pressure, but should seek cooperation. The Taliban appointed Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made these remarks at an event organised by the Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate […]
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US Naval Operations chief lauds India’s record of long, distinguished contribution to global security
US Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Michael Gilday on Tuesday lauded India’s record of a long and distinguished record of contributing to global security. Taking to Twitter, Gilday said, “It was an honor to participate in the wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial and attend the ceremonial Guard of Honor in India. India has a long and […]