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China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger
3 months, 1 week ago

China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger

Hindustan Times  

BEIJING — China is marking the 75th year of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger over the massive state. China marks 75 years of Communist Party rule as economic challenges and security threats linger {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} No festivities have been announced for the occasion Tuesday, save for a flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square. “We …

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The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security
5 months, 4 weeks ago

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security

Hindustan Times  

India has taken a decisive leap forward in its national security strategy with the release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, this doctrine not only reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its cyberspace but also underscores the broader implications for its national security and defence. By fostering strong partnerships and advocating for …

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Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit issued a joint statement Thursday to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea, showing how the military alliance and its Pacific partners are forging closer ties to counter what they see as shared security threats. “We will address our shared security challenges, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, …

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New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom
6 months ago

New top US envoy to Taiwan pledges to help the island with self-defense as threats from China loom

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — The United States’ new top envoy to Taiwan promised Wednesday that Washington will help the self-ruled island defend itself as China ramps up its military threats. “First of all, and the most important thing, the U.S. will strongly support Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities,” Greene said as he met with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. “We both have common and …

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Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war?
6 months, 1 week ago

Hezbollah’s plans, Israel’s threats – is either side ready for war?

Al Jazeera  

Hezbollah says it can and will fight until a ceasefire in Gaza is agreed. “Hezbollah is displaying and simulating to Israel its options war … understand that the repercussions are seriously costly,” Imad Salamey, a political scientist at the Lebanese American University, said. “Hezbollah most probably have a strategy ready in case of a limited, protracted war in south Lebanon …

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Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats

Associated Press  

SANTA ANA, Philippines — The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches, waterfalls, fireflies and a few casinos. The United States and the Philippines, which are longtime treaty allies, have identified Santa Ana in northern Cagayan province as one of nine mostly rural …

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Turkey, Israel Swap Trade Threats With Gaza Tension Rising
9 months ago

Turkey, Israel Swap Trade Threats With Gaza Tension Rising

Hindustan Times  

Turkey’s decision to restrict exports to Israel for opposing its proposal to drop aid over the Gaza Strip drew a swift retaliatory response, further straining already tense relations between the one-time military allies. Turkey’s exports to Israel slumped an annual 28% to $1.9 billion during the first five months of the war, data from the Turkish Statistics Office show. Turkey’s …

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The China Factor in Taiwan’s Midterms
2 years, 2 months ago

The China Factor in Taiwan’s Midterms

The Diplomat  

In light of August’s palpable increase in tensions across the Taiwan Strait, analysts around the world are keenly watching how China’s military demonstrations will impact Taiwan’s upcoming midterms, set for November 26. Lin’s Master’s thesis was declared by National Taiwan University to have plagiarized major sections, leading to a massive public debacle that dominated news cycles far more than any …

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From special military operation to nuclear threats: How the Russia-Ukraine war has progressed
2 years, 3 months ago

From special military operation to nuclear threats: How the Russia-Ukraine war has progressed

Firstpost  

Russian forces entered Ukraine on 24 February and made gains early on. After suffering losses, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has now announced the mobilisation of reservists as well as issued a thinly-veiled threat to deploy nuclear weapons in the conflict Moscow: President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday announced the mobilisation of reservists seven months into Russia’s military mission in Ukraine which has …

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Facing Heightened Military Threats, Won't Back Down': Taiwan President Amid China Furious Reaction To Pelosi Visit
2 years, 5 months ago

Facing Heightened Military Threats, Won't Back Down': Taiwan President Amid China Furious Reaction To Pelosi Visit

ABP News  

New Delhi: Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to the country on Wednesday morning amid China's furious reaction gearing up for major military exercises around the island in retaliation for the visit. Keeping a defiant tone, Tsai said reacted to Pelosi's Visit and China's actions and said that though it is facing 'deliberately heightened military …

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Taiwan eyes $8.7bn more for arms as it warns of ‘severe threats’
3 years, 3 months ago

Taiwan eyes $8.7bn more for arms as it warns of ‘severe threats’

Al Jazeera  

Taiwan’s Defence Ministry wants more cruise missiles and warships as it continues to fend off almost daily threats from Beijing. Taiwan has proposed spending an extra 240 billion Taiwan dollars on defence over the next five years including on new missiles, warning of the urgent need to upgrade weapons in the face of “severe threats” from China, which claims the …

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U.S. Troops Surge Evacuations Out Of Kabul But Threats Persist
3 years, 4 months ago

U.S. Troops Surge Evacuations Out Of Kabul But Threats Persist

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The U.S. military reported its biggest day of evacuation flights out of Afghanistan by far on Monday, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul’s airport persisted, and the Taliban signaled they might soon seek to shut down the airlifts. Twenty-eight U.S. military flights ferried about 10,400 people to safety out …

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Indian Military Developing Capabilities to Deal with Drone Threats: Army Chief
3 years, 6 months ago

Indian Military Developing Capabilities to Deal with Drone Threats: Army Chief

News 18  

Easy availability of drones has increased the complexity of security challenges and the Indian military is developing capabilities to effectively deal with the threats, be it from state- "We are developing capabilities to deal with the threats whether they are state- On the situation along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army chief said there has been …

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US, Iran exchange military threats after killing of Qassem Soleimani; Democrats question timing of attack
5 years ago

US, Iran exchange military threats after killing of Qassem Soleimani; Democrats question timing of attack

Firstpost  

The United States and Iran exchanged escalating military threats on Friday as President Donald Trump warned that he was “prepared to take whatever action is necessary” if Iran threatened Americans and Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, vowed to exact vengeance for the killing on Trump’s order of Iran’s most valued general Washington: The United States and Iran exchanged escalating …

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