Sergei Skripal attack: UK issues ultimatum to Russia of consequences if it doesn’t clarify on spy poisoning

Sergei Skripal attack: UK issues ultimatum to Russia of consequences if it doesn’t clarify on spy poisoning

London: Britain issued an ultimatum to Russia regarding the poisoning of the former Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter. Russia will have to face consequences if it does not give a proper explanation to Britain till Tuesday midnight, warned Prime Minister Theresa May. Attacks on innocent people will not be tolerated on the British […]

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In a major hike, China increases defence expenditure by 8%

In a major hike, China increases defence expenditure by 8%

Beijing: The Chinese Premier made the statement, ‘China will keep upgrading in war preparedness and all the aspects of military training. The interests related to sovereignty, security and development of the country will be protected firmly and with conviction. The circumstances concerning security are changing fast and China has to counter it. In view of […]

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India, Vietnam to co-operate for open Indo-Pacific

India, Vietnam to co-operate for open Indo-Pacific

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated stronger co-operation with Vietnam by saying, ‘India and Vietnam will make joint efforts for an open, independent and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. In the Indo-Pacific region, sovereignty and international laws will be respected and disputes will be resolved through dialogue’. Vietnamese President Tran Dai Quang is currently on India […]

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Negotiations with North Korea possible only under right conditions, says US President Donald Trump

Negotiations with North Korea possible only under right conditions, says US President Donald Trump

Washington/Seoul :South Korea has appealed that the United States and North Korea should create a conducive atmosphere for discussions in order to reduce the tension in the Korean region. South Korea seems to have made this appeal about North Korea to the United States, after the Olympic Games, concluded a couple of days before. But […]

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US increases arms supply to Europe alleging Russian threat

US increases arms supply to Europe alleging Russian threat

Washington/Bern: Sighting threats of Russian aggression, the United States seems to have increased arms supply to the European countries. Recently, the United States approved the supply of the ‘Patriot’, anti-ballistic missile system to Sweden. Agreements have been signed prior to this with Poland and Romania, for supply of the Patriot missile system. Sources claim that […]

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Japan moves to establish army base in ‘East China Sea’

Japan moves to establish army base in ‘East China Sea’

Tokyo: Japanese government has begun the establishment of a fully equipped army base in the ‘East China Sea’, which lies between China and Japan on the ‘Ishigaki Island’ near the disputed Senkaku group of islands. Anti-missile systems, anti-aircraft and anti-warship missiles, radar systems and army units will be deployed at the base. The media informed […]

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President Trump to increase defence expenditure by underlining threat from Russia and China, claim US officials

President Trump to increase defence expenditure by underlining threat from Russia and China, claim US officials

Washington: The US President Donald Trump will announce the defence expenditure budget of USD 716 billion, an increase of 7% over the previous year. President Trump is likely to suggest this increase in the defence expenditure by underlining the increasing threat from Russia and China, claimed two senior US officials. The Trump administration has not […]

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