Philippines says some rebels ready to surrender as troops advance in Marawi
The surrender offer came after a renewed, if short-lived, effort by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to start back-channel talks with militants, with a former Marawi mayor Omar Solitario Ali to have acted as an intermediary.
Sep 11, 2017, 18:44 PM IST
Japan, South Korea can buy more sophisticated US military equipment: Donald Trump
"I am allowing Japan & South Korea to buy a substantially increased amount of highly sophisticated military equipment from the United States," Trump said in a tweet.
Sep 05, 2017, 20:48 PM IST
People's Liberation Army says it will beef up patrols in Dokalam but mum on road
India and China on Monday ended their standoff in Dokalam by withdrawing their troops from the area, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China to attend the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) summit.
Aug 31, 2017, 22:39 PM IST
Top advisers in more displays of disagreement with Donald Trump
"We are never out of diplomatic solutions," Mattis told reporters, just hours after Trump said in a tweet that "talking is not the answer" to the standoff over North Korea`s nuclear weapons and missile programs.
Aug 31, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
Islamic State's stronghold Tal Afar about to fall: Iraqi military
The quick collapse of Islamic State in Tal Afar, a breeding ground for jihadist groups in Iraq, confirmed Iraqi military reports that the militants lack command and control structures in the areas west of Mosul.
Aug 26, 2017, 17:59 PM IST
Russia says Donald Trump's new strategy for Afghanistan is 'dead end'
Trump has approved an extended American presence in Afghanistan, although neither he nor his military leaders have provided any specifics about troop numbers or timelines.
Aug 24, 2017, 19:08 PM IST
US pledges to strengthen Ukraine army, Russia sanctions to stay
"Mr President, we continue to support Ukraine and remain committed to building the capacity of your armed forces," Mattis said after meeting Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
Aug 24, 2017, 17:53 PM IST
Japan military holds live fire drills at Mount Fuji
Around 2,400 soldiers, as well as tanks, field guns and helicopters were deployed at training grounds in the foothills of the iconic mountain, about 80 km west of Tokyo.
Aug 24, 2017, 15:42 PM IST
White House to issue guidance on transgender military ban
The guidance also instructs the Pentagon to stop paying for transgender troops` medical treatment, informed officials told the Journal.
Aug 24, 2017, 13:05 PM IST
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, military meet to respond to Donald Trump's criticism
President Donald Trump has chastised Pakistan for harbouring "agents of chaos" and providing safe havens to militant groups waging an insurgency against a US-backed government in Kabul, saying Islamabad must promptly change tack.
Aug 24, 2017, 12:58 PM IST
President Donald Trump likely to approve modest troop increase for Afghanistan
Trump will give a prime-time address to the nation at 9 pm to detail his view of the US role in Afghanistan, an issue that vexed his two predecessors.
Aug 22, 2017, 00:21 AM IST
Israel hit nearly 100 arms convoys in 5 years: Former Air Force Commander Amir Eshel
Former air force commander Amir Eshel told Haaretz newspaper that "since 2012, I`m talking about many dozens of strikes... the number is close to being three digits".
Aug 17, 2017, 17:43 PM IST
There's no military solution in North Korea: Donald Trump aide
Trump tweeted earlier yesterday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "made a very wise and well-reasoned decision" by backing down after heightening fears of nuclear conflict in a series of combative threats, including against the US territory of Guam.
Aug 17, 2017, 17:33 PM IST
If Doklam standoff continues, China may issue ultimatum to India, says ex-naval officer
China has multiple ways of pushing India back to its own soil if India ignores the ultimatum, as a few dozen military personnel and one bulldozer (in Doklam) is a piece of cake for the Chinese military," Xu said.
Aug 17, 2017, 12:33 PM IST
Thai activist jailed for two and a half years for posting BBC article
He was also charged with violating a computer crime law for posting a link to the BBC report, which was shared by more than 2,000 people.
Aug 15, 2017, 16:49 PM IST
South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says 'no more war on Korean peninsula', urges North to halt provocations
"I am certain the United States will respond to the current situation calmly and responsibly in a stance that is equal to ours," President Moon Jae-in.
Aug 14, 2017, 14:12 PM IST
Japan deploys missile defence over North Korea threat to Guam: Reports
Television footage showed military vehicles carrying launchers and other equipment for the surface-to-air system entering a Japanese base in Kochi before dawn.
Aug 12, 2017, 09:30 AM IST
Islamic State threat remains despite military blows: United Nation report
Beyond Europe, IS is seeking to expand its footprint in Southeast Asia, the report said, citing the southern Philippines where a bloody urban siege has killed almost 700 people in more than two months fighting.
Aug 11, 2017, 11:22 AM IST
Turkey orders detention of 35 people, including journalists, in latest crackdown: Anadolu news agency
Some 150,000 people have been sacked or suspended from jobs in the civil service and private sector and more than 50,000 have been detained for alleged links to the putsch.
Aug 10, 2017, 14:01 PM IST
China won't 'compromise' on Doklam: PLA analysts
The Chinese military scholars also kept on harping that India has "trespassed" into Chinese territory and there was no basis for it to send its soldiers when Bhutan has "not invited" New Delhi to act on its behalf.
Aug 10, 2017, 13:00 PM IST
