Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey Defence Pact Draws Iranian Warning Over Yemen Conflict

Iran has criticised the Saudi Arabia-Pakistan-Turkey defence pact after it became operational, warning that any intervention in Yemen could have undesirable consequences for regional stability.

According to a report by Iran International, the…

Zelensky Slams Trump’s Russia Oil Deal, Says It Could Prolong Ukraine War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticised US President Donald Trump’s reported agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply diesel to the United States and global markets, warning that the arrangement could provide Moscow…

Black Sea Ship Attacks: India, Liberia Raise Alarm Over Seafarers’ Safety

India and Liberia have strongly condemned a series of attacks on commercial vessels and seafarers in the Gulf and its vicinity, as well as the Black Sea region, calling for an immediate end to such incidents.

In a joint statement issued on…

India, Myanmar Step Up Defence Cooperation, Focus on Training and Maritime Security

India and Myanmar have reviewed progress on their bilateral defence cooperation initiatives and discussed new measures to further strengthen ties, with a focus on training, capacity building and regional security.

The discussions took place…

Ukrainian drone attack sets fire to oil tanker with 23 Indian crew members off Russia

A Ukrainian drone attack set an oil tanker carrying an all-Indian crew on fire off Russia’s Black Sea coast, with all 23 crew members rescued safely, according to the Russian Transport Ministry.

The Liberian-flagged tanker was attacked…

US backs Saudi Arabia’s right to respond to Houthi attacks, Rubio says

The United States will honour its defence and security commitments to Saudi Arabia as Saudi-backed Yemeni forces push back against a Houthi offensive, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, while stopping short of confirming whether Washington would…

Flydubai Co-Pilot Allegedly Planned 9/11-Style Attack at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport: Reports

The Omani co-pilot accused of attacking the captain of a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv had allegedly planned to seize control of the aircraft and deliberately crash it at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in an attack inspired by the September…

Explosions Rock Yemen’s Sanaa as Reports Emerge of Renewed Saudi Airstrikes

Loud explosions rocked Yemen's Houthi-controlled capital, Sanaa, late Saturday as Saudi airstrikes reportedly targeted the city, according to the Houthi-run al-Masirah television network.

Residents reported hearing military aircraft overhead…

US Indo-Pacific Command Chief Paparo Begins India Visit to Strengthen Defence Ties

Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, began a visit to India on Saturday aimed at advancing defence cooperation and strengthening military-to-military engagement between the two countries.

The US Embassy in India…

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo: Death Toll Crosses 4,000, Surveillance Gaps Raise Concern

The death toll from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has crossed 4,000, with 4,018 deaths recorded among 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces, according to the latest figures released by the Congolese…