Pakistan Says Afghan Taliban Shelled Border Posts; Kabul Denies Attack
Pakistani officials allege Afghan Taliban forces shelled border posts after an infiltration attempt; Kabul denies the attack amid rising tensions.
Defence & Security
China's Military Purges Test War-Fighting Readiness as Xi Tightens Grip
China's purge of senior military leaders has raised doubts about war-fighting readiness while strengthening Xi Jinping's control over the PLA.
Taiwan Signals Confidence in US Arms Sales as Xi Meets Trump
Taiwan voiced confidence that US arms sales will continue as Xi Jinping meets Donald Trump, and unveiled live-fire drills featuring a new armored vehicle.
Russian Drone Strikes Injure Seven Across Ukraine, Damage Warehouses and Port Infrastructure
Russian overnight drone strikes injured seven people across Ukraine and damaged warehouses, businesses and port infrastructure in Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Zaporizhzhia and Odesa.
Army Man on Leave Beaten to Death in Mizoram Road Rage; Eight Arrested
A 29-year-old Army man was beaten to death in a road rage incident in Mizoram's Kolasib district; eight people, including two minors, have been arrested.
Taiwan tests indigenous Cheetah armored vehicle as China presses US on arms sales
Taiwan held live-fire exercises with its new Cheetah armored vehicle in Tainan, as its defense ministry vowed to continue arms procurement talks with the US amid Chinese pressure.
Ukraine Poised to Sign Landmark Drone Defence Deal with US
Ukraine is ready to sign a drone defence agreement with the US, likely around the UN General Assembly, as Washington seeks Kyiv's expertise in countering low-cost drones.
Trump's White House Ballroom Drone Port Plan Meets an Existing Secret Service Hub
Trump wants a drone port atop his new White House ballroom, but the Secret Service already runs a surveillance drone hub nearby.
Taiwan Vows to Keep Close Ties With US on Arms Sales Ahead of Xi-Trump Meet
Taiwan says it will maintain close contact with the US to implement arms sales as planned, ahead of a Xi Jinping-Donald Trump meeting in Washington.
IRGC Says Iran Has Infrastructure for Longer-Range Missiles
Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it can build missiles with far longer ranges, but production awaits a political decision in Tehran.
India Urges Pakistan to Take Credible Action Against Cross-Border Terrorism
India says Pakistan must take credible action against cross-border terrorism, while also condemning Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan and rejecting its claim linked to the Indus Waters Treaty.
Trump Warns Iran of 'Annihilation' While Signaling Deal Could Be Close
Trump warns Iran of annihilation but says a deal may be near, as Tehran sets Hormuz reopening conditions and Gulf states discuss security.
Zelenskiy Warns of New Russian Mass Attack, Rules Out Sanctions Relief
Zelenskiy says intelligence indicates Russia is preparing a new mass attack on Ukraine and rejects any easing of sanctions while attacks continue.
Sri Lanka court convicts 15 in 2019 Easter bombings, hands down life terms
A Sri Lankan High Court convicted 15 men over the 2019 Easter bombings that killed 267 people, sentencing them to at least 200 years each.
Iran Military Dismisses Trump's UN Threats as 'Domestic Propaganda', Warns of Retaliation
Iran's joint military command called Trump's UN threats 'domestic propaganda' and warned of severe retaliation, after the US president said he could 'annihilate' Iran.
IAF to Host Tarang Shakti-26 in Jodhpur with 40 Nations, F-35s and Rafales
India will host Tarang Shakti-26 from September 26 to October 12 at Air Force Station Jodhpur, with eight participating air forces and 32 observer nations.
US, Denmark and Greenland Sign Deal to Expand American Military Footprint
The US, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement in New York to expand the US military presence on the strategic island.
Zelenskiy, Trump Discuss Energy Ceasefire and Path to Ending War at UN
Zelenskiy and Trump met for 40 minutes at the UN, discussing an energy ceasefire, a possible trilateral meeting with Putin, and Patriot air-defence supplies.
Iran Adviser Says Bab el-Mandeb Won't Return to Normal, Ties Hormuz Reopening to US Concessions
A senior adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader says the Bab el-Mandeb Strait will not revert to its previous state and links reopening the Strait of Hormuz to US acceptance of Iranian conditions.
IAF to host Tarang Shakti-26 in Jodhpur; seven foreign air forces to join
India will host Tarang Shakti-26 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 26 to October 12, 2026, with seven foreign air forces and the F-35 making its tactical debut in India.