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North Korea slams US for B-1B bomber use in joint South Korea military exercises

The US maintains that these exercises are defensive, despite North Korea's claims of military provocations.

In a recent joint military exercise with South Korea, North Korea denounced the United States for using a B-1B strategic bomber, calling the action a

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Published on Apr 17, 2025 08:35 AM IST

Reuters |

India demonstrates capability to shoot down drones using laser weapon | Watch

The first successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh today.

The Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system can shoot down drones and missiles in seconds(ANI)

india news

Updated on Apr 13, 2025 10:59 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Israel's army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war

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Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:20 PM IST

AP |

Israel says it killed a Hamas commander in Lebanon

Lebanese officials condemned the attack as a violation of the US-backed ceasefire, which has been increasingly fragile

Hassan Farhat, a leader of the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, was killed in the Sidon district of southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced on Friday.(AP/representative )

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Published on Apr 04, 2025 01:57 PM IST

Reuters |

Myanmar junta fires 'warning shots' after Chinese Red Cross convoy didn't stop

The incident occurred without prior notification to the government or embassy.

When a Chinese Red Cross assistance convoy ignored the military's orders to stop while driving in a combat zone, Myanmar's ruling junta said Wednesday that its troops fired warning shots.(PTI/representative )

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Published on Apr 02, 2025 12:42 PM IST

Reuters |

Sudan’s military retakes Republican Palace, expelling RSF from Khartoum

The palace, historically significant, is partly in ruins, and the conflict has resulted in over 28,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis.

After over two years of conflict, Sudan's military claimed to have retaken Khartoum's Republican Palace, the final stronghold of opposing paramilitary groups in the capital.(AFP/representative)

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Published on Mar 21, 2025 12:44 PM IST

AP |

South Korean military drone collides with helicopter, no casualties

According to Yonhap News Agency, which cited the military, the drone was an Israeli-made Heron, a sizable unmanned aerial vehicle used for reconnaissance.

The drone was an Israeli-made Heron, a large reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the military(Pixabay/Representative)

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Published on Mar 17, 2025 02:17 PM IST

Reuters |

Europe's military shortfalls exposed as Trump warns US priorities lie elsewhere

NATO is encouraging countries to build up personnel numbers, but the trans-Atlantic alliance isn't telling them how to do it.

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute estimates that Europe, including the U.K., has almost 1.5 million active duty personnel. But many can't be deployed on a battlefield, and those who can are hard to use effectively without a centralized command system.(Representative image/AFP)

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Updated on Mar 14, 2025 10:51 AM IST

AP |

Pakistan: Suicide bombing kills 13 civilians, 5 soldiers during Ramadan

The blast occurred during Ramadan, with the military stating that four attackers were among the 16 militants killed.

Mourners pray during the funeral ceremony of suicide blast victims, a day after the attack in Bannu.(AFP)

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Published on Mar 05, 2025 07:24 PM IST

Reuters |

New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-MILITARY:New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance

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Updated on Mar 05, 2025 04:46 PM IST

Reuters |

Myanmar military leader visits Russia to strengthen ties amid western isolation

This marks his fourth trip since the military coup in February 2021, amid ongoing Western sanctions against Myanmar's ruling generals.

In this image provided by The Myanmar Military True News Information Team, Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing waves as he departs from Naypyidaw international airport, Myanmar to Russia Monday, March 3, 2025. (The Myanmar Military True News Information Team via AP)(AP)

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Published on Mar 03, 2025 02:08 PM IST

AP |

Pentagon to remove transgender US service members from military

The Pentagon announced that transgender troops will be removed unless they obtain a case-by-case waiver.

The Pentagon stated that unless transgender members receive a waiver on an individual basis, the United States will remove them from the service.(Reuters)

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Published on Feb 27, 2025 11:11 AM IST

AFP |

Hegseth replaces military lawyers saying they were not ‘well-suited’

Following the abrupt firing of key military leaders, Hegseth defended Trump's choice of a retired general who doesn't meet the legal criteria for chairman

Pete Hegseth, the defence secretary, announced on Monday that he was replacing the senior military attorneys because he didn't believe they were

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Published on Feb 25, 2025 01:26 PM IST

PTI |

US Army officially pauses recruitment of transgenders individuals

The US Army announced that it will no longer allow transgender people to join the military and will stop providing gender-affirming medical aid indefinitely

Transgender individuals will no longer be allowed to join the US Army and gender-affirming care for service members will be paused indefinitely (AP)

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Updated on Feb 15, 2025 08:22 AM IST

ByHT News Desk

Iran unveils largest naval military project to date: 'Martyr Bahman Bagheri'

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched the Martyr Bahman Bagheri, its first drone carrier, in Gulf waters, capable of launching missiles and carrying 60 drones.

During the launching event, Guards naval commander Alireza Tangsiri stated that the carrier, known as the Martyr Bahman Bagheri, is a commercial vessel that has been converted into a drone carrier during the last two and a half years.(AFP)

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Published on Feb 06, 2025 02:27 PM IST

AFP |

18 security personnel, 12 terrorists killed in clash in Pakistan's Balochistan

In Balochistan, 18 security personnel and 12 terrorists were killed in a clash on January 31-February 1

A fight between security forces and militants in Pakistan's unstable Balochistan region in the southwest resulted in the deaths of at least 18 security officers and 12 terrorists.(AFP/Amir Qureshi)

india news

Published on Feb 01, 2025 05:32 PM IST

PTI |

US military deportation flights likely cost more than first class

President Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala costs at least $4,675 per migrant, significantly higher than commercial flights

According to information supplied by U.S. and Guatemalan officials, the cost of each migrant aboard U.S. President Donald Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala on Monday was probably at least $4,675.(AFP)

world news

Published on Jan 30, 2025 06:14 PM IST

Reuters |

Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says

USA-TRUMP-MILITARY:Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says

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Published on Jan 27, 2025 08:27 PM IST

Reuters |

EU military chief proposes stationing troops in Greenland amid US interest

EU military chief Robert Brieger suggested stationing EU troops in Greenland amid U.S. interest in the territory

According to Robert Brieger, the chief military officer for the European Union, it would be prudent to place troops from EU nations in Greenland.(Reuters)

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Published on Jan 25, 2025 09:47 AM IST

Reuters |

Russia flags concerns over UK military bases in Ukraine amid new partnership

Russia expressed concern over potential British military bases in Ukraine following a new partnership agreement.

Russia stated on Friday that Moscow would be concerned about any British military assets stationed in Ukraine as part of a new 100-year collaboration pact between Kyiv and London.(AFP/Roman PILIPEY)

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Published on Jan 17, 2025 04:08 PM IST

Reuters |

Release all Indians serving in Russian military, says India after one more death

Randhir Jaiswal said the matter was “strongly taken up” with Russian authorities in Moscow and with the Russian embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday

Members of the artillery unit of the special rifle battalion of Zaporizhzhia region police fire a small multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) towards Russian troops in a front line, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine on December 25. (REUTERS FILE PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 09:11 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Israel's military attempts to shoot down Yemeni missile as tensions rise

Israel's military attempted to intercept a missile fired from Yemen, with no reported injuries.

Early on Tuesday, Israel's military reported that it had made multiple attempts to shoot down a missile fired from Yemen, causing sirens to blare throughout the country's capital.(REUTERS/Shir Torem)

world news

Published on Jan 14, 2025 11:02 AM IST

AFP |

Rescue efforts underway for nine trapped coal miners in Assam flooding incident

Rescue teams in Assam are working to save nine coal miners trapped underground after flooding.

Divers use a pulley to enter a coal mine to rescue trapped miners in Umrangso, a remote area in the northeastern state of Assam(REUTERS)

india news

Published on Jan 07, 2025 01:31 PM IST

AFP |

North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

NORTHKOREA-MISSILES:North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

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Published on Jan 06, 2025 10:03 AM IST

Reuters |

South Korea: Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest standoff raises political tension

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing insurrection charges, resisted arrest as investigators confronted his security forces.

Following the disastrous martial law proclamation last month, which parliament quickly rejected, the South Korean president was impeached and suspended, and a separate arrest warrant was then issued.(AP)

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Published on Jan 04, 2025 09:14 AM IST

AFP |

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity near its airspace and waters

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported three Chinese PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels near Taiwan, with aircraft crossing the median line.

Three Chinese PLAN planes and seven PLAN ships were spotted operating close to Taiwan on Thursday, according to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).(AFP file photo/representative)

world news

Published on Jan 02, 2025 09:48 AM IST

AFP |

Israeli forces detain over 240 Palestinians in Gaza hospital raid

Israeli forces detained over 240 Palestinians, including medical staff from a Gaza hospital, claiming it was a Hamas command center

When Israeli soldiers attacked a hospital in northern Gaza on Friday, they arrested over 240 Palestinians, including scores of medical personnel.(AFP/representational)

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Published on Dec 29, 2024 07:25 AM IST

Reuters |

‘Only two genders’: Donald Trump vows to ‘stop transgender lunacy’

Donald Trump promised to sign executive orders to get transgender out of the military and out of elementary, middle and high schools.

US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during Turning Point's annual AmericaFest 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 22, 2024.(AFP)

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Published on Dec 23, 2024 03:55 AM IST

AFP |

What is martial law and what is banned now in South Korea?

South Korea under martial law: Protests and public gatherings of a political nature are now banned throughout the state of South Korea.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol on December 3 declared emergency martial law, saying the step was necessary to protect the country from

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 10:55 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

US military strikes 9 Iranian-backed militia targets in Syria in 24 hours

The U.S has about 900 personnel in Syria to assist partnered forces in conducting missions against Islamic State militants.

Representational image: US military launched attacks against Iranian-backed militias in Syria(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Nov 12, 2024 06:36 AM IST

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The US maintains that these exercises are defensive, despite North Korea's claims of military provocations.

The first successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system took place in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh today.

Israel's army says it will fire air force reservists who condemned the war

Lebanese officials condemned the attack as a violation of the US-backed ceasefire, which has been increasingly fragile

The incident occurred without prior notification to the government or embassy.

The palace, historically significant, is partly in ruins, and the conflict has resulted in over 28,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis.

According to Yonhap News Agency, which cited the military, the drone was an Israeli-made Heron, a sizable unmanned aerial vehicle used for reconnaissance.

NATO is encouraging countries to build up personnel numbers, but the trans-Atlantic alliance isn't telling them how to do it.

The blast occurred during Ramadan, with the military stating that four attackers were among the 16 militants killed.

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-MILITARY:New Israeli military chief assumes command with Gaza ceasefire in the balance

This marks his fourth trip since the military coup in February 2021, amid ongoing Western sanctions against Myanmar's ruling generals.

The Pentagon announced that transgender troops will be removed unless they obtain a case-by-case waiver.

Following the abrupt firing of key military leaders, Hegseth defended Trump's choice of a retired general who doesn't meet the legal criteria for chairman

The US Army announced that it will no longer allow transgender people to join the military and will stop providing gender-affirming medical aid indefinitely

Iran's Revolutionary Guards launched the Martyr Bahman Bagheri, its first drone carrier, in Gulf waters, capable of launching missiles and carrying 60 drones.

In Balochistan, 18 security personnel and 12 terrorists were killed in a clash on January 31-February 1

President Trump's military deportation flight to Guatemala costs at least $4,675 per migrant, significantly higher than commercial flights

USA-TRUMP-MILITARY:Trump to order end to DEI in military, reinstate troops who refused COVID vaccines, Hegseth says

EU military chief Robert Brieger suggested stationing EU troops in Greenland amid U.S. interest in the territory

Russia expressed concern over potential British military bases in Ukraine following a new partnership agreement.

Randhir Jaiswal said the matter was “strongly taken up” with Russian authorities in Moscow and with the Russian embassy in New Delhi on Tuesday

Israel's military attempted to intercept a missile fired from Yemen, with no reported injuries.

Rescue teams in Assam are working to save nine coal miners trapped underground after flooding.

NORTHKOREA-MISSILES:North Korea fires suspected mid-range missile as Blinken visits Seoul

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, facing insurrection charges, resisted arrest as investigators confronted his security forces.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported three Chinese PLA aircraft and seven PLAN vessels near Taiwan, with aircraft crossing the median line.

Israeli forces detained over 240 Palestinians, including medical staff from a Gaza hospital, claiming it was a Hamas command center

Donald Trump promised to sign executive orders to get transgender out of the military and out of elementary, middle and high schools.

South Korea under martial law: Protests and public gatherings of a political nature are now banned throughout the state of South Korea.

The U.S has about 900 personnel in Syria to assist partnered forces in conducting missions against Islamic State militants.

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