Israel has signalled a major escalation in Lebanon after fresh strikes across southern areas, with Defence Minister Israel Katz proposing a security buffer up to the Litani River. Hezbollah has warned the move would be an existential threat and vowed resistance. The plan could place large parts of southern Lebanon under Israeli control, raising fears of a wider regional conflict. As strikes intensify and displacement grows, tensions between Israel and Hezbollah are rapidly escalating.
25 March,2026 12:20 AM IST
During the SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart, Admiral Dong Jun, for a high-level bilateral dialogue. The two leaders discussed regional security, counter-terrorism, and military cooperation, emphasising peaceful dispute resolution and Indo-Pacific stability. Their ceremonial exchange of gifts symbolised ongoing diplomatic efforts despite complex India-China relations.
27 June,2025 04:34 PM IST
The Pentagon has released dramatic bunker-buster test footage amid scepticism over recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth slammed media leaks, while White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised Trump’s successful ceasefire deal. Israel hailed the joint strike as “Operation Rising Lion,” with Prime Minister Netanyahu thanking Trump for his support. The mission is now seen as a landmark moment in U.S.-Israel strategic coordination and a turning point in the Israel-Iran conflict.
27 June,2025 03:17 PM IST
At the 2025 SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Qingdao, India took a firm stand against terrorism. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh refused to sign the joint declaration after it excluded mention of the Pahalgam terror attack but included indirect allegations against India regarding Balochistan. Why this matters, and what led to this? Take a look.
26 June,2025 07:08 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
