Manila: 5 IS terrorists were killed in the Philippines military airstrike in the Lanao Del Sur area in Marawi city. Following this action, a conflict sparked between the Philippines military and the ISIS terrorists. The Philippines military declared that this action was a part of the campaign initiated by them against narcotics in the Lanao […]
Washington: The nuclear capable bomber jets of the United States have circled around the Spratly islands in the South China Sea. Tension was created between United States and China at the Shangri La Dialogue held in Singapore. In view of this, the surveillance by the United States bombers over Spratly islands could add to the […]
Singapore: Saying that the militarisation of the South China Sea will not be tolerated, US Secretary of Defence, James Mattis had announced that the patrolling in South China Sea will be intensified. Within 24 hours of this announcement, the United Kingdom and France have despatched their warships to the South China Sea. ‘Countries who don’t […]
Washington/Beijing: The stance adopted by India about the Indo-Pacific region in the Shangri-La Dialogue has been appreciated by the United States as well as China. However, there is a difference in the tone of appreciation shown by both the countries. US Secretary of Defence, James Mattis has specially appreciated the Indian Prime Minister’s statement about […]
New Delhi: The negotiations for purchase of S-400 air defence system between India and Russia have been concluded. Sources have informed that the negotiations about price and other details have been successful and the deal will be announced soon. The United States has imposed strict sanctions on the purchase of arms systems from Russia. Therefore, […]
Colorado: ‘From today you are ready to take on new responsibilities and therefore I have some expectations from you. Be prepared for a future war and to win that war,’ appealed US Defence Secretary James Mattis. Defence Secretary Mattis made this appeal in the ‘Graduates’ ceremony at the US Airforce Training Academy and declared that […]
Washington: United States has cancelled the invitation given to China to participate in the large-scale war exercises known as the ‘Rim of the Pacific’ (RIMPAC). US Defence Secretary, James Mattis announced this decision accusing China of not having the militarisation of the ‘South China Sea’ ceased yet. Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, currently on a […]
Damascus: It is reported that French army units have reached the US defence bases in the Kurdish dominated areas. French President Emmanuel Macron had met the Kurdish rebels in France and had given indications for support. Subsequently, during the discussions with US President Trump, Macron had indicated that the French army will join the US […]
Washington: ‘I can see that this war might explode anytime, but can’t be said when and how,’ said the US Secretary of Defence, James Mattis. Mattis issued this warning while talking about the potential war between Israel and Iran in Syria. Defence Secretary Mattis expressed this grave possibility while talking to the press, after discussions […]
Washington: US fighter jets, drones, warships and satellites have been keeping a close eye on the movements of Iran and Iranian proxy Hezbollah as well as other outfits in Syria. The possibility of Iran’s attack on Israel has increased after the Iranian arms reached Syria in the last few days. Therefore, the United States has […]