In an historic first, Japanese soldiers have conducted live-fire drills in support of Australian troops, marking ever-closer defence ties between the two countries. Key points: Japanese soldiers fired live artillery in support of Australian troops for the first time as part of a mock battle Both countries say the deteriorating security climate means they have to strengthen military cooperation A …
The number of Australians looking to join the military has surged since the COVID-19 outbreak began. Key points: There has been a huge spike in military recruitment applications, particularly among women, during the pandemic Skilled workers from sectors hit especially hard, including aviation, make up a significant proportion of applicants The last time such a surge was recorded was during …
Salman Rushdie said that India’s gift was in the way it could teach you to view the whole world differently. I learned to love filming my way around South Asia and was never bored by the faces and scenes I could capture. Now that I’ve been through three 'apocalyptic' Delhi winters — known here as pollution season — I have …
It was at the centre of a clash that almost brought two nuclear nations to war, but exactly what goes on inside a small madrasa on a hilltop near Kashmir remains a mystery. Key points: Tensions escalated sharply between India and Pakistan in February after a suicide bombing in Kashmir Pakistan denies that a remote religious school harbours the terrorist …