Senior administration officials say the U.S. has formally withdrawn from the Cold-War era Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia
Pompeo: Washington formally withdraws from the medium-range nuclear weapons treaty with Russia
1 year agoChing Chiang-class patrol ship firing HF-III supersonic ASM. I think it is the first time a HF-III publicly launched from Ching Chiang. (of course the accidental HF-III launch also from Ching Chiang)
The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police hold a joint press briefing on the current situation in Kashmir
'Drug dealer' killed in Gazipur 'gunfight' An alleged drug dealer is killed in a reported gunfight with Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in Pubail area of Gazipur
Eight Policemen Killed In Taliban Attack In Daikundi
While attending the ASEAN-China Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Bangkok, Minh stressed that the Chinese survey ship Haiyang Dizhi 8 and its escorts' recent activities in the waters are a violation of Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and Continental Shelf
A wall of a house collapsed in Chandivali area of Mumbai. Three people trapped under the debris have been rescued
Malegaon blasts case: Special National Investigation Agency (NIA) Court adjourned the hearing till 5th Aug on NIA's application seeking in-camera proceeding of the trial. The court directed the NIA lawyer to give copies of the application to all defence lawyers today
China is threatening countermeasures if the United States imposed additional customs duties
South Korea to remove Japan from export 'white list': finance minister
At least 19 militants, including 17 fighters affiliated to al-Qaida, were killed in an operation by Afghan forces in Charkh district in Logar Province, the Ministry of Defense said in a statement on Friday
1 year ago4x Russian Emercon Beriev Be-200 currently fighting Siberian fires
Kazakh Ministry of Foreign Affairs says regime government and opposition delegation reach compromise on Syrian Constitutional Commission
1 year agoLndia air Force C17´s continuous logistic movements between Assam region and Jammu and Kashmir
Syrian opposition at the Astana(Nursultan) negotiations agreed to a truce in Idlib - Kazakh Foreign Ministry
India: The Indian Air Force flying operations in Jammu and Kashmir are part of "normal activity". Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft are also operating from airbases inside the state
Japan expresses extreme regret over Russian PM Medvedev's trip to Russian-controlled Iturup - Foreign Ministry
Kuriles are our land - Medvedev
Additional troops deployed in J&K: It has never been the practise to discuss in public domain the details of such deployment. The movement of troops is also not something that one discusses in public domain, Home Ministry source tell @Oneindia
U.S. 'fanning flames' of Hong Kong protests: Top China envoy
Indian Air Force transporters; C-17 Globmaster and IL-76 seen making multiple trips to Kashmir since morning, possibly transporting men and machinery required
1 year agoThe noise of fighter jets hovering over Kashmir
1 year agoGujarat: Water-logging at a residential area in Ajita Nagar, Vadodara after rainfall in the region
Thailand police: six bombs exploded in 3 different places of the capital Bangkok, and found a seventh explosive device
Moon calls Japan's export control a 'selfish' move that will harm global economy
Moon says Japan's 'whitelist' decision is 'very reckless,' deeply regrettable
Moon warns that Japan will be fully responsible for consequences of trade restrictions
1 year agoBihar: Body of a man found on the terrace of a school in Chhapra. Police investigation underway
Joint Press Briefing by Chinar Corps Commander Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon and DGP J&K Dilbag Singh today at 2 pm in Srinagar. No subject of briefing given yet. Sources say briefing on an important security related matter in the valley
Reuters Foxconn looking to sell $8.8 bln LCD plant in Guangzhou, China; deliberations for possible sale at preliminary stage - sources
Srinagar: In view of the ongoing situation in Kashmir valley, Government has put the Air Force and the Army on high operational alert
Two Army Jawans seriously Injured in the ongoing encounter with militants in Shopian of South Kashmir. Jaish e Mohammad militants trapped by security forces in the area. Gunbattle underway since midnight
Asian stock markets plunged Friday after President Donald Trump's surprise threat of tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports
Senior China diplomat Wang Yi says US setting tariffs on additional Chinese goods definitely not the correct, constructive way to resolve trade frictions - China TV station
1 year agoThe cause of the noise like the explosion of BTS Chong Nonsi
1 year agoTrump again makes offer for mediation on Kashmir if both Pakistan and India agree to the offer. Statement made minutes before meeting between India's EAM @DrSJaishankar and US Secy of State @SecPompeo in Bangkok which is on right now. Trump clearly clueless about Kashmir
Explosions in Bangkok occurred at at least three different locations
Thailand Mulitple explosions at Chong Nonsri, Rama 9 571 and Chang Wattana, Bangkok, one injured. At Chang Wattana there are 3 bombs altogether, the 1st bomb exploded at 6 am, the 2nd at 7:30 am, the 3rd at 9 am Ch 36
1 year agoAt least two injured in multiple explosions in Bangkok
1 year agoPolice on the site of explosion at the explosion on Rama 9 Soi 571, Bangkok
Jawaan who was seriously injured in IED blast succumbs
Jawaan grievously injured in an IED blast in Shopian, Jammu And Kashmir. The soldier has been rushed to the hospital: Sources
1 year agoS.Korean president Moon Jae-in to express his official reaction and plan of Japan's decision of removing S.Korea from trusted trading partners this afternoon. Big trade war between S.Korea and Japan officially starts now
1 year agoTaiwan releases pictures of its latest missile firings . Credit: RoC MND
1 year agoGlass at Chong Nonsi @BTS_SkyTrain station platform shattered after loud bang.
Seoul's Presidential office has warned Japan of a stern response after Tokyo stripped South Korea from its list of preferred trading partners. Moon's Cabinet meeting will be televised at 2pm. South Koreans continue to boycott Japanese goods and protest on the streets
The pictures of Japanese and South Korean FM's meeting on sidelines of ASEAN summit show nothing but grim faces
1 year ago@BTS_SkyTrain closes exit 3 and 5 of Chong Nonsi station.
1 year agoJ&K: A vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) was targeted by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in South Kashmir's Shopian district earlier today. No injury or casualty reported in the incident, however the vehicle suffered minor damage
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo: US sanctions on Iran are effective and we will apply them everywhere
All major entry and exit points of Kashmir have been taken over by the Central Armed Paramilitary Forces (CAPFs) with a token presence of local police. Jammu Kashmir
1 year agoLoud bang heard near @BTS_SkyTrain Chong Noni station. Police cordon off the area.
Reports of at least two Indian soldiers injured in the IED blast in Pulwama with one being critical. Kashmir
1 year agoUS Department of State: Today, @SecPompeo met with Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi to address bilateral and regional issues. They reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea; the Secretary also called for continuation of Hong Kong's autonomy
Reuters: US Secretary of State Pompeo urges China to "do the right thing" regarding HongKong protests
South Korea presidential office says to respond firmly to Japan's move to remove SK from trade white list, expresses deep regret over Japan's decision -SK presidential office
US Secretary of State Pompeo decries "decades of bad behaviour" from China
Cheong Wa Dae expresses 'deep regret' over Japan's 'whitelist' decision, vows 'stern' response
1 year agoPompeo and China's foreign minister reaffirmed "their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea and the need for North Korea to return to negotiations," the State Department says
Shopian encounter: Fresh firing resumed near Encounter site in Pandoshan village Of Shopian, army man injured in initial exchange of fire succumbs
South Korea - Korean exports are feeling the pinch of the US-China trade war beyond the escalating problems with Japan. Exports declined 11% in July from a year earlier, which extends an eight month decline from last year's figures.
Indian army vehicle hit by an IED blast in Zahid Bagh village of South Kashmir's Pulwama district. No casualties reported. IED blast was followed by heavy gunfire which was heard by locals in the area
US-ROK authorities assess that North Korea's latest projectiles have flight characteristics similar to those launched on July 31, Blue House adds
Reuters: South Korea to hold unscheduled cabinet meeting after Japan's move to remove SK from trade white list - SK's presidential Blue House
President Moon to hold emergency Cabinet meeting on Japan's removal of South Korea from 'white list'
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff says the projectiles North Korea launched Friday traveled an estimated 220 kilometers, reached an altitude of 25 kilometers and a maximum flying speed of Mach 6.9
Japan industry minister Seko: Japan has briefed US about list decision; trade control step not a countermeasure, done from standpoint of Japan's national security
Japan's cabinet approves plan to remove South Korea from trade "white list" - Industry Minister Seko
Japan industry minister Seko: removal from White List to take effect Aug 28
Japan cabinet approves plan to remove South Korea from trade "white list" - source
Unification ministry expresses strong regret over North Korea's launches of projectiles
North Korea's projectiles appear to be new SRBMs: Cheong Wa Dae
As LoC heats up again, Army Chief Bipin Rawat rushed to Kashmir Valley
Cheong Wa Dae holds meeting of ministers on North Korea's rocket launch
Until such time there's a trade deal, "we'll be taxing the hell out of China," adds @POTUS
1 year ago"You're not paying for those tariffs, China's paying for those tariffs," claims @POTUS
People in Vietnam told him, says @POTUS, that coal from Ohio and West Virginia is the finest in the world
1 year agoIn Bangkok, Pompeo says "we stand ready to continue our diplomatic conversation with the North Koreans. I regret that it looks like I'm not going to an opportunity to do that while I'm here.but we're ready to go."
1 year agoIn Krasnoyarsk, Russia, over 2,000 people joined a protest rally to demand the resignation of the regional governor Alexander Uss amid the environmental emergency in the region caused by forest fires
India has conveyed its "grave concern" to the US over its decision to provide military assistance to Pakistan
"I will be underscoring our vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, where all nations maintain their sovereignty and pursue economic growth," says @EsperDoD
Nocturnal gunfight breaks in Pandoshan village of Shopian. Reports reaching Roshan Kashmir said that gunfight broke as the government forces laid seige of the area. Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in. More details awaited
Chinese sources say Departments in China to start "decoupling" from the reliance on the US. The Chinese want to get items they need from other sources or make them in China
US President Donald Trump says he won't give any "advice" to Beijing following signals that the Chinese military is considering intervening after two months of pro-democracy rallies in Hong Kong
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 21km E of Bunobogu, Indonesia
"I have no problem. These are short-range missiles," says @POTUS reacting to the latest DPRK launch, explaining he made no agreement with Kim Jong Un on them
The Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were fired at 2:59 a.m. and 3:23 from South Hamgyong Province into the East Sea.
N. Korea fires unidentified short-range projectiles: JCS
Midnight Fierce gunbattle between militants and security forces in Pandushan village of Shopian in South Kashmir. 2-3 militants of Pak terror group Jaish-e-Muhammad likely trapped by security forces. J&K Police, Indian Army and CRPF on the job
1 year agoRubio: Led a bipartisan and bicameral letter urging @POTUS to issue a statement condemning the Chinese Communist Party's efforts to undermine Hong Kong's autonomy and endanger U.S. residents in Hong Kong.
1 year agoPolice in riot gear on the attack outside Ma On Shan police station. They told protesters to leave or face arrest
North Korea launches unidentified short-range projectile: JCS
1 year ago03:31 Police perform searches at ChungOn Estate
1 year agoMa On Shan police station, where the 8 arrested earlier this evening were brought, is getting a real going-over by protesters. Riot police are reportedly on standby, ready to take action.
"I think he wants to make a deal," @POTUS says of China President Xi
1 year agoAnd @POTUS is speaking about China and trade
1 year agoISKP claimed the killing of 5 Taliban militants in Kunar, Afghanistan
A second US official tells @barbarastarrcnn the initial assessment is North Korea just launched two short range ballistic missiles. It's the second launch in one week, and the third launch in two weeks
North Korea apparently conducts new projectile launch: report
US military intel tracked a projectile launch from North Korea early Friday am (local time), a senior US official tells @barbarastarrcnn. Initial assessment is that it appears to be similar to the short range ballistic missile fired earlier this week, the official said
Livestream from Ma On Shan where protesters are besieging the police station where 8 arrested people are being held, including @hknationalparty leader Andy Chan
1 year ago02:53 Riot Police outside MOS Station
Andy Chan, founder of banned Hong Kong National Party, among eight arrested in raid, while family of three detained over smoke bombs in separate operation
1 year ago@hkpoliceforce said they got in the industrial bldg unit without a warrant becuz they stopped a suspicious car downstairs and found baseball bats, steel balls and other protest supplies. The officer got the key from the ppl in the car and entered the unit
Forces being deployed at vulnerable spots in Srinagar and elsewhere. Major entry and exit points of the city have been taken over by the paramilitary. No reason given for the sudden deployment of 28,000 additional troops in Kashmir
1 year ago02:25 HKT, Ma On Shan Protestors pull up the closed gates of the police station. A group of anti-riot police in gears are guarding behind the glass. Protestors use metal barriers to blockade the police station
US to slap 10% tariff on $300 bn more in Chinese goods, Trump says
US putting additional tariff of 10% "on the remaining 300 Billion Dollars of goods and products coming from China" into the country, announces @POTUS
Police've made 7 arrests following a raid at a storage place in Fo Tan, including Andy Chan Ho-tin, former leader of banned HK National Party. Been reading various reports about what were discovered. All said "protest materials". What does that mean
Downpours hit Pyongyang, central regions of North Korea: reports
[email protected]: .We look forward to continuing our positive dialogue with China on a comprehensive Trade Deal, and feel that the future between our two countries will be a very bright one
[email protected]: .during the talks the U.S. will start, on September 1st, putting a small additional Tariff of 10% on the remaining 300 Billion Dollars of goods and products coming from China into our Country. This does not include the 250 Billion Dollars already Tariffed at 25%
[email protected]: Our representatives have just returned from China where they had constructive talks having to do with a future Trade Deal. We thought we had a deal with China three months ago, but sadly, China decided to re-negotiate the deal prior to signing. More recently, China agreed to
ISIS-Khorasan has become "one of the deadliest" ISIS branches in the world, per @StateDept's Sales
[email protected] says working to revive its counterterror efforts with Sri Lanka, following ISIS-inspired Easter Sunday attack
1 year agoIndian media: 25 000 additional paramilitary troops being moved to Kashmir
US envoy Khalilzad meets FM Qureshi before heading for conclusive talks with the Taliban in Qatar.
Big Special train carrying BSF jawans to Jammu and Kashmir starts from Jaisalmer
1 year agoCitizens in solidrity with those just arrested in Fotan have arrived at Shatin Police Station and are building roadblocks. One yelled "we need gloves." and one resident in a nearby housing estate threw a pair down out the window
1 year agoSignificant movement by heavy Indian planes indicates that India is perhaps reinforcing its military near LoC
Per US official, missiles launched by DPRK Wednesday assessed to be KN-23s - short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) - despite North Korea claims it tested a "large-caliber multiple launch guided rocket system"
An IED blast has been reported today targeting an Afghan Army convoy in Bala Buluk area, east of Farah. Casualties unknown so far
Two Pakistani security officials say authorities have arrested an Indian national who was allegedly spying on a nuclear enrichment facility in eastern Punjab province
1 year agoSome weapons and equipment seized by Afghan security forces in various operations in Helmand, Herat and Paktika. Arrests of 9 suspects also made, as per Afghan Interior Ministry
1 year agoA rally at Shatin New Tower Plaza to promote the Strike on 05 Aug.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 16km SW of Kuril'sk, Russia
1 year ago#HongKong youngster on their knees. appealing to HongKongers to participate in the strike on 5 Aug outside a MTR station exit.
1 year agoDPRK released footage of rocket system test
Pro-democracy Legco member Chu Hoi-dick says he's received at least 3 additional reports of death threats against him and his staff since Junius Ho's on July 24. He's taken the precaution of leaving his home and will make a report to police on the threats
1 year agoJapanese Self Defense Naval forces monitored movements of 6 Chinese Navy ships
1 year agoSeveral hundreds have assembled at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin to promote the city-wise general strike on Aug 5. Scuffles broke out at the shopping centre and the surrounding neighbourhood on July 14 after sunset following a peaceful march
1 year agoTaliban commander Mullah Ghazali has died after sustaining injuries in recent clashes with govt troops, local authorities in Farah claimed.
1 year agoIndian Navy Talwar class (Yantar built RussiaProject 11356) guided missile frigate INS Trikand patrols Persian Gulf
1 year agoTaliban claimed bombing a police post near Kabul, at least two policemen killed. Afghanistan
1 year agoYesterday Taliban claimed destroying 2 APCs and killing and wounding at least 15 govt troops in Farah Rod, Farah. The convoy was traveling to aid another convoy that has been besieged by the Taliban.
US calls for release of jailed Chinese cyber-dissident Huang Qi
1 year agoSatellite images of huge wildfires raging in Siberia
1 year agoSecond video from the same mountain region in Kunar showing more Taliban fighters gathered on the battlefront against ISKP.
Philippine military to train 255 former Moro Islamic Liberation Front(MILF) combatants; preparing them for BARMM internal security functions. Important milestone in the peace process. Bangsamoro
President Duterte advises Dick Gordon to not run for the presidency if he doesn't trust the military saying, "When you become president, you will be picked up by the Luneta and directed straight to everyone."
1 year agoJapan Defense Forces followed 2 Russian Navy Tarantul-class corvettes in Soya Strait
President Duterte: Give me one instance that the military, or the police, or DILG disobeyed a single order galing sa akin
Alleged pamphlets by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) distributed in Miramshah (North Waziristan) warning locals against playing music, women going out alone
Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan fail to defuse trade, diplomatic tensions
1 year agoSeparate footage showing exchange of fire between India and Pakistan armies at LoC. Footage likely from Baramullah region (although location and exact date of footage unconfirmed)
China says it has begun purchasing more US farm goods as the two economic giants restarted trade talks in Shanghai this week
Drone kills 4 Taliban militants in Nangarhar's Pachiragam district: official
North Korea says rocket system could enhance ability to hit South Korea, US bases
U.S. ambassador optimistic about resuming nuclear talks with North Korea
1 year agoSome of images released by North Korean media obscured
1 year agoF-35A of Misawa AB, which was suspended due to the crash on April 9, has resumed flight today's afternoon
1 year agoPictures of recent North Korean missiles test
1 year agoNorth Korean TV only now carried pics of Wednesday's missile test, having left them out of state media this morning
1 year agoUSAF RC-135S 61-2662 RONIN80 departed Kadena at 1750Z - Sea of Japan(East Sea) mission
1 year agoAn unidentified Chinese warship reportedly collided with the Taiwanese cargo ship YUTAI No.1 Wed 31 July. The Chinese Navy ship did not stop and sailed away, the Taiwan Coast Guard said. Both ships sustained damage, no injuries reported
Two Policemen Killed In Kabul Blast Afghanistan
1 year agoCCTV Defense and Military Channel Launches Today
Taiwan: "The Coast Guard announced today that a Chinese warship smashed into the Kaohsiung-registered bulk carrier the "Yutai No. 1" on Wednesday night"
South Korean and U.S. intelligence officials continue to assess that the weapon launched by North Korea yesterday "has similarities with the new type of short-range ballistic missile" recently tested by the North, according to a Defense Ministry spokesperson
South Korea's intelligence agency thinks North Korea may fire more missiles this month, lawmakers say.
Reuters: Taipei city mayor Ko Wen-je says he will form a political party to run in Taiwan's legislative elections in January
@AmbJohnBolton Bolton told Fox Business News that "We're still waiting to hear from North Korea" on resumption of denuclearisation talks
1 year agoSouth Korean protestors have been attacking news bureaus in Seoul of the Japanese media. @SeoulFCC issues a statement hoping ROK authorities will defend the right to report in the country for all foreign media entities
KCNA: "After learning about the result of the test-fire, he said that it is very great and it would be an inescapable distress to the forces becoming a fat target of the weapon."
KCNA: "The officials, scientists and technicians were filled with great pride and excitement for having developed and making the first test-fire of the new-type guided ordnance rocket, which will play a main role in ground military operations, in a short span of time."
KCNA: "Kim Jong Un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the [DPRK] and supreme commander of the armed forces of the DPRK, guided a test-fire of newly-developed large-caliber multiple launch guided rocket system."
