China has test‑fired a long‑range ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean, drawing sharp criticism from neighbouring countries who say the launch adds to growing security tensions in the region. The missile was fired at 12:01 pm local time, according to China’s state‑run Xinhua agency, and landed in a designated zone in […]
At least 20 people were killed early Monday after Russia launched a massive wave of missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, in what officials say is yet another reminder of the country’s deepening shortage of air‑defence interceptors. The attack comes just days after the deadliest assault on Kyiv this year and ahead of a crucial
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia is expected to go far beyond traditional trade talks, with officials and analysts saying the trip will focus on long‑term strategic cooperation across critical sectors. As India and Indonesia navigate a rapidly changing Indo‑Pacific landscape, both countries are preparing to deepen ties in investment, critical minerals, supply‑chain
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made it clear that his government will not allow the Khalistan issue to disrupt relations with India, stressing that Wellington will take strict action against any form of intimidation, threats or violence linked to extremist activity. Speaking in an interview with CNN‑News18, Luxon said New Zealand remains a
Indonesia is signalling a major shift in its defence strategy as it prepares to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week. Senior Indonesian officials say Jakarta wants India to play a much larger role in the modernisation of its armed forces, moving beyond traditional arms purchases toward technology transfer, co‑production and joint capability development. The
Mass protests erupted across Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on Saturday after Pakistani authorities intensified their crackdown on the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), a civil rights movement that has been leading demonstrations for months. The unrest surged following the arrest of JAAC leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir and the reported detention of more than 600
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Indonesia is being described by experts as a crucial step in India’s effort to strengthen its position in the increasingly contested Indo‑Pacific region. The trip, which marks the first stop of Modi’s three‑nation tour to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand, comes at a time when the Indo‑Pacific has
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Australia next week, describing the India–Australia relationship as one of the most important partnerships shaping the Indo‑Pacific today. Modi will be in Melbourne from July 8 to 10, as part of a three‑nation tour that begins in Indonesia and concludes
Unrest in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK) is intensifying, and one of the region’s most prominent protest leaders, Sardar Aman Khan, has issued a direct appeal to people in Srinagar, Ladakh, Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu to stand in solidarity with PoK residents during fresh demonstrations planned for July 5. The protests are being organised by the Joint
Iran is bracing for one of the largest public gatherings in its history as millions of mourners pour into cities across the country for the week‑long funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The scale of the event — spread across five cities in Iran and Iraq — has prompted authorities to quietly prepare
