MILITARY HARASSMENT

Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Ziganshin for abandoning his unit. He does not feel safe in Kazakhstan and fears he might be deported to Russia. But it is hard for men like him to seek refuge in the West because many Russian ...

The narrow strait that separates Taiwan from China is a frequent source of tension. Taiwan reports Chinese warplanes and warships operating there on a daily basis, as Beijing seeks to assert its sovereignty claims against the democratically governed...

An anti-terrorism court judge in Pakistan has accused the ISI of harassment, alleging attempts to influence verdicts in cases related to attacks on military installations by workers of imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party. The judge's...

In the exercises, the People's Liberation Army simulated a maritime and air blockade of Taiwan, amphibious assaults and counter-intervention operations, Deputy Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Lieutenant General Stephen Sklenka, said in a spe...

Chinese immigrants in Flushing, New York, deny Trump's claim of forming a military, seeking work and better lives. Concerns arise about potential violence due to political rhetoric. Immigrants face challenges post-border crossing, aiming for stabili...

In a demonstration of military might, forces from the United States, Australia, and the Philippines conducted a joint exercise involving rockets, artillery fire, and airstrikes to sink a ship in the South China Sea. The drills, part of the annual Ba...

Taipei's defence ministry said it had detected 21 Chinese military aircraft around the self-15 am (0015 GMT) on Saturday, a month before Taiwan's May 20 inauguration of incoming president Lai Ching-te. "17 aircraft (of the 21) crossed the median lin...

The Taiwan defence ministry reported a record-high of 36 Chinese military aircraft near the island, including 13 crossing the sensitive Taiwan Strait median line. Since President Tsai Ing-wen's 2016 election, Beijing has increased military pressures...

The Congress party has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his "studied silence" on important issues. They targeted him on the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, the guarantee of minimum support price for farmers, and the allegations of s...

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidate Aamir Mughal accuses the military of pressuring him to quit the party ahead of the national election. The military crackdown on PTI includes detaining and forcing PTI candidates to denounce the party, arresti...

Amidst rising tensions, Taiwan reports an increase in Chinese balloons drifting over its airspace and navy activity near crucial naval bases. The purpose of these balloons remains undisclosed, contributing to China's broader campaign of intimidation...

The U.S. military launched additional missile strikes against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, marking the fourth consecutive direct attack within days. Following the strikes, the U.S. officially designated the Houthis as global terrorists, impleme...

Taiwan's bustling democracy of 23 million people is separated by a narrow 180-kilometre (110-mile) strait from communist-ruled China, which has vowed to retake the island one day. Saturday's presidential contest is being closely watched around the w...

China "stressed that it will never compromise or back down on the Taiwan issue," the ministry said in a readout of the talks in Washington, held Monday and Tuesday, urging the United States to "stop arming" the self-ruled island, which is holding el...

Houthi-controlled Yemen launched an armed unmanned surface vessel near US Navy and commercial ships, detonating it in the Red Sea. The US warned Iran-backed Houthis to halt attacks or face potential action. Evidence suggests Iran supplied advanced w...

In a darkened warehouse, dozens of speedboats painted gray and black, making them harder to spot at sea and at night, rested on dollies in various stages of assembly. Some were rigged only with cameras, for reconnaissance, some built with mechanisms...

In the context of a possible conflict with Taiwan, China's vulnerability in the Indian Ocean looms large. The passage of essential oil tankers faces grave risks, lacking adequate protection, air support, or secure bases. This weakness poses a spectr...

Beck,19, was found dead at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in December 2021. ​​A service inquiry report, obtained by the BBC, reveals a prolonged period of unwelcome behavior directed at her. The report concludes that this behavior was a significant fact...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning, asked about the reported military activity, said there is no such thing as a "median line" because Taiwan is part of Chinese territory. China last week sent a flotilla of ships including the aircraft c...