US cannot have unrealistic expectations from India: Former US Secretary of Defense

US cannot have unrealistic expectations from India: Former US Secretary of Defense

Washington: – Ashton Carter, Former US Secretary of Defence, said, ‘India has traditionally had a non-aligned foreign policy. Russia is an important country supplying weapons and defence equipment to India. India is still dependent on Russia for its weapon supplies. It should be remembered that no one can have an unrealistic expectation that India will buy new weapons […]

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If differences with China reach tipping point, Philippines will seek US support, Filipino Defence Ministry warns

If differences with China reach tipping point, Philippines will seek US support, Filipino Defence Ministry warns

Manila: – The Philippines warned China, ‘Against the background of the tension created in the west Philippines marine region, Philippines can seek help from the United States. This cooperation is binding as per the defence agreement signed between the two countries.’ The Philippines, infuriated due to the intrusion of more than 200 Chinese militia ships […]

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Japan-Indonesia sign defence agreement due to increasing Chinese threat

Japan-Indonesia sign defence agreement due to increasing Chinese threat

Tokyo: The Japanese foreign ministry said, ‘The consistent efforts to make changes unilaterally, in the South China Sea by using force, has become a cause for major concern. The concerns felt by Japan and Indonesia are identical.’ The Japanese foreign ministry underlined the Chinese threat without directly taking names during the two-plus-two talks between the […]

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Al-Shabaab incites for attacks on US and French bases in Djibouti

Al-Shabaab incites for attacks on US and French bases in Djibouti

Mogadishu: Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist organisation, incited attacks on the US and French military bases in Djibouti. Taking cognisance of this, the United States has warned that any attacks by the terrorist organisation will be retaliated against. Meanwhile, elections are scheduled to be held in Djibouti in the next month. Concerns are being expressed […]

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20 Chinese aeroplanes intrude into Taiwanese airspace, biggest intrusion till date

20 Chinese aeroplanes intrude into Taiwanese airspace, biggest intrusion till date

Taipei: Twenty Chinese fighter jets intruded into the Taiwanese airspace on Friday, where Taiwan replied aptly by activating the missile systems and deploying its fighter jets. This is the biggest intrusion by Chinese fighter jets into Taiwanese airspace. There has been an increase in intrusions by the Chinese fighter jets into the Taiwanese airspace since […]

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China will oppose QUAD, announces Chinese defence ministry

China will oppose QUAD, announces Chinese defence ministry

Beijing: Chinese defence ministry announced that China opposes the QUAD cooperation between India, the United States, Japan and Australia. Colonel Ren Guoqiang, the spokesman of the Chinese defence ministry, accused of a cold war mentality behind QUAD’s formation. Colonel Ren Guoqiang expressed hope that the United States will give up this mentality and not dig […]

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Threat on LAC in Ladakh averted but not over: Army Chief General Naravane

Threat on LAC in Ladakh averted but not over: Army Chief General Naravane

New Delhi: Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane emphasized tnat the tension on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh has not been diffused completely. It cannot be claimed that ‘all is well,’ unless the Indian and Chinese militaries retract to the April 2020 positions. But General Naravane reassured the country, saying […]

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Japan and Australia back the Philippines over China’s incursion

Japan and Australia back the Philippines over China’s incursion

Manila: – Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Koshikawa Kazuhiko, warned, ‘Japan will bitterly oppose any activities in the South China Sea that would escalate the tension in the region.’ It is being exposed that this Japanese warning is aimed at China, which has created tension by sending its 220 ships in the Philippines marine region. Upset with […]

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