China named as hypothetical enemy for 1st time in Japan-U.S. exercise
The Japanese Self-Defense Forces and the U.S. military named China as a hypothetical enemy for the first time in their joint command post exercise, government sources said Sunday, amid rising concerns over...
An Iranian-backed militia official downplays the US strikes in Iraq, hints at deescalation
An Iraqi militia official on Saturday hinted at a desire to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East following retaliatory strikes launched by the United States against dozens of sites in Iraq and Syria used...
U.S. launches strikes against Iran-linked sites in Iraq, Syria
The United States on Friday launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, about a week after a drone attack killed three U.S. troops at a remote base in Jordan.
North Korea tests more cruise missiles as leader Kim calls for war readiness
North Korean on Friday extended a provocative run in weapons tests by firing cruise missiles into the sea, as leader Kim Jong Un called for his military to step up war preparations...
India begins to flex its naval power as competition with China grows
For decades, India has focused its defense policy on its land borders with rivals Pakistan and China. Now, as its global ambitions expand, it is beginning to flex its naval power in...
Taiwan holds military drills to defend against the threat of a Chinese invasion
Almost every day, Chinese warships sail in waters around Taiwan and warplanes fly toward the island before turning back. What if they suddenly attacked?
Taiwan’s military concluded a two-day...
Ukraine has improved conditions for its Hungarian minority. It might not be enough for...
Under the watchful eye of their teacher, a group of students in western Ukraine used a scalpel and forceps to dissect a pig’s heart during a weekend biology class. The lesson was...
US attacks Houthi anti-ship missile in Yemen “ready to be launched.
The United States Central Command (CENTCOM, in English) reported this Friday that it attacked an anti-ship missile controlled by the Houthi rebels in Yemen that was “prepared to be launched” in the...
India entirely responsible for Galwan Valley incident: Chinese Defense Ministry
A Chinese Defense Ministry Spokesperson Thursday held India entirely responsible for Galwan Valley standoff saying the incident happened only because the Indian side violated bilateral consensus and made unilateral provocations.
Flagged ships with cargo for US Defense Department come under attack by Yemen’s Houthi...
Two American-flagged ships carrying cargo for the U.S. Defense and State departments came under attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on Wednesday, officials said, with the U.S. Navy intercepting some of the incoming...