South Korea Rules Out Combat Deployment to Hormuz, Vows to Protect Its Ships
South Korea's president says Seoul will not send troops into the Middle East conflict, limiting any Hormuz role to protecting Korean ships and citizens.
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South Korea's Lee Rules Out Combat Role in Middle East, Eyes Shipping Protection
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung ruled out any military deployment that could draw Seoul into the Middle East conflict, while leaving room for a limited navigation-protection role.
Russia's Wartime Economy Shows Strain as Debt and Military Spending Mount
Russia's wartime economy faces growing strain from ballooning military spending, rising debt and gloomy consumers, though economists see no imminent collapse.
Bihar Army Soldier Dies of Burn Injuries; Villagers Protest in Ramgarh
Army soldier Shatrudhan Yadav died after an alleged petrol attack in Kaimur; villagers protested in Ramgarh, and police have arrested three of seven named accused.
Indonesia Welcomes First Aircraft Carrier as Cost Debate Intensifies
Indonesia receives its first aircraft carrier, a retired Italian vessel, amid debate over its $450 million-plus cost and military value.
Iranian Navy Ship IRIS Lavan Remains Docked in Kochi Six Months On
Six months after the West Asia war began, Iranian Navy landing ship IRIS Lavan remains docked in Kochi with over 50 crew members, its guardianship now with the Cochin Port Authority.
HAL to widen private role in aerospace ecosystem as Tejas engine delays persist
HAL is expanding private participation in aerospace manufacturing while managing Tejas engine delays and preparing a Friday handover of trainers and Dhruv NG helicopters.
Tusk Warns Russia May Stage 'Accidental' Drone Strikes on NATO Soil
Poland's prime minister says Russia is preparing hybrid drone or rocket attacks on NATO states backing Ukraine, and will pass them off as accidents.
Senators fault Pentagon briefing on National Defense Strategy
Senators from both parties criticized a classified Pentagon briefing after policy chief Elbridge Colby did not provide an expected update on the National Defense Strategy.
Saudi-Houthi Strikes Intensify as Yemenis Flee by Boat, Oil Routes Under Threat
Saudi Arabia and Houthis trade fresh strikes; Yemenis flee by boat; oil supply concerns mount as Trump hints at major decision on Iran.
F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes in Rural Michigan During Training; Pilot Ejects Safely
An F-16 from a Texas Air National Guard unit crashed in rural Michigan during a training exercise. The pilot ejected safely and is receiving medical treatment.
China's Djibouti Base Upgrades Set to Expand Regional Monitoring Reach
A US think tank says new antennas and satellite equipment at China's Djibouti base could sharpen its intelligence reach across the Middle East and Africa.
Netanyahu Vows to Topple Iran Regime at Likud Rally Ahead of October Poll
Netanyahu told a Likud toast-raising event in Tel Aviv that toppling Iran's regime is his top mission, as Israel heads toward an October 27 election.
Houthi Advance on Red Sea Coast Threatens Saudi Oil and Rattles Global Markets
Houthi forces have expanded along Yemen's Red Sea coast, disrupting shipping and threatening Saudi oil exports, as mediation efforts struggle to gain traction.
NCB busts inter-State cocaine network, arrests seven including two foreign nationals
NCB's Kochi unit has arrested seven people and seized 33.1 grams of suspected cocaine, claiming to have dismantled an inter-State trafficking network.
US Slaps Sanctions on 11 Cuban Nickel and Military Entities
The United States sanctioned 11 Cuban entities tied to nickel reserves and military enterprises, drawing on long-standing tensions over Havana's economy and security posture.
Defence panel: future wars will hinge on sensing and decision speed
A strategic roundtable in Delhi concluded that military advantage is shifting from platforms to the speed of sensing, deciding and adapting.
Poland's Tusk Warns of Russian 'Hybrid' Strikes on Ukraine's Allies
Poland's PM Donald Tusk says intelligence points to planned Russian 'hybrid' drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's allies, as Warsaw scrambles jets and closes airports.
Houthi leader rejects Mecca drone claim, calls for Friday protests
Yemen's Houthi leader denies trying to strike Mecca after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted a drone, and calls for mass protests on Friday.
Italy Moves to Deploy Navy to Shield Shipping in Bab el-Mandeb
Italy's defence minister has ordered the navy to prepare measures to protect Italian merchant vessels as security risks rise in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.