9 month agoLooking at the track of this aircraft over South Korea, possible RSKAF E7 AWACS 'Wedgetail' . ADSB hex is 71FC72. 2133z
Moscow assures support to India amidst stand off with China. Moscow has assured that it stands by India in thick and thin.
Trump: 'Complete decoupling' from China an 'option' for US
9 month agoSeven people were badly injured in incidents related to a storm in Ayagoz, East Kazakhstan region
"Things happen that you don't expect sometimes," says @POTUS of the "Chinese plague" derailing US economic success
9 month agoImage of ANDSF personnel captured by the Taliban in recent raid in Aqcha, Jawzjan.
Three days after clashes in the Galwan Valley of Ladakh left 20 Indian soldiers dead, the Chinese on Thursday evening released 10 Indian Army personnel, including a Lieutenant Colonel and three Majors, from their custody - The Hindu
Local South Korea media are reporting that about 100 NK soldiers were spotted in Kaesong after the destruction of the inter-Korean liaison office
Gen McKenzie of @Centcom says threat from China in Middle East is more economic than military "The problem that China has is their equipment is just not very good.China sees the mineral riches in the region" & is interested in moving in the region in the longterm
DPRK activity reported near the NLL between the two Korea's
Chinese PLA patrolling in Arunachal, time for action on the border: BJP MP Tapir Gao
Billy Eilish fans in China, angry at star backing Hong Kong protests, bombard her Instagram account
Two US pilots from the USS Theodore Roosevelt ejected from a F/A-18 Super Hornet in the Philippine Sea. Both pilots have been recovered -
North Korea continues to present an "extraordinary" threat to the region, said a senior US Pentagon official
9 month agoMaximum temperature of 46.4°C recorded in the national capital Delhi today: India Meteorological Department (IMD)
Major General level talks between Indian Army and Chinese PLA have ended after six hours today. Third meeting after violent faceoff saw 'positive development' for the first time, top sources tell. 'Some progress made', they add. Talks shall continue as of now
"China, Russia and Iran have a very large disinformation campaign active against the United States as a source and exporter of COVID. It's just simply nonsense. - U.S. Central Command Commander Gen. Frank McKenzie
9 month agoYonhap picture showing North Korea troops taking position in vacant guard posts along the DMZ
9 month agoChina MFA: Xinjiang affairs are China's internal affairs that allow no foreign interference. We urge the US to stop using the Uighur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020 to harm China's interests. Otherwise, China will resolutely fight back, and the US will bear all the consequences
At least 45 members of ANDSF killed over the last 48 hours. At least 96 members of ANDSF wounded over the last 48 hours, a senior Afghan official tells
A North Korean defector-led group on Thursday prepared hundreds of plastic bottles stuffed with rice which they plan to float into North Korea, despite a legal challenge from South Korean authorities and threats from Pyongyang (Reuters)
It is clarified that there are no Indian troops missing in action: Indian Army Sources
One militant killed in Indian security op in Awantipora. Op ongoing. #JammuKashmir
9 month agoSJ Teresa Cheng said she's no idea about the exact drafting of the national security law, so she'd defer to comment about the revised offence of "colluding with foreign or external forces"
Pakistan's @ForeignOfficePk says, "We congratulate Ireland, Norway and Mexico on their election to the [UNSC]Council. The election of India, however, raises fundamental questions."
India's Air-Launched BrahMos Cleared For Combat
At least 7 policemen killed and 5 wounded in Taliban attack on a military base in Pule Khumri of Baghlan province
At least 7 civilians killed and 8 others wounded (including children) after a rocket exploded in mosque in Shahr-e-Kohna in Ishkamish district of Takhar
The South Korean National Security members met today & discussed the situation with North Korea and South Korean military posture (Yonhap)
North Korea appears to have dispatched soldiers to some empty guard posts at the Demilitarized Zone
Nepal parliament upper house unanimously approves new map, including territory controlled by India – official
Kashmir: 4 Kashmiri civilians killed earlier today in Indian mortar shelling at LoC in Nikial and Bagsa sectors on Pakistani side of Kashmir. Pakistan has summoned Indian DHC to register strong protest against Indian ceasefire violations. (Pakistan media)
China Foreign Ministry, asked about john Bolton's book saying Trump asked China's Xi to help him win re-election, says China has no intention to interfere in U.S. election
Andhra Pradesh reports its highest single-day spike of 425 new COVID19 cases as tally goes to 7,496
Nursultan Nazarbayev, who stepped down as president of Kazakhstan last year after nearly three decades in power, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his office says
9 month agoMap: In the Pagong-tso area is where Chinese forces have been clearly their most aggressive in expanding their presence into previously unoccupied and disputed territory between the two countries. The area between Fingers 2 and 8 is disputed between China and India (see map)
9 month agoIndian Airforce Jets Are Flying Over The Kashmir
North Korea paper warns next step could go 'far beyond imagination'
9 month agoJapan have deployed PAC-3 missile interceptors on the premises of their Ministry of Defense in Tokyo. via @KosukeGoto2013
Indian armed forces signal PLA's 'walk-in' days are over, on almost war-like alert from Ladakh to Arunachal
Encounter on between suspected militants and ISF in Pampore, Awantipora
9 month agoStatement by @POTUS on his signing today of the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2020
9 month agoIndia wins the United Nations Security Council elections as a non-permanent member from the Asia-Pacific category. India was standing unopposed from the block for 2021-22 term. India gets 184 votes out of 192. 8th time that India has been elected to UNSC. Congrats @NagNaidu08
The U.S have extended sanctions on North Korea for 1 year
9 month agoImage of two of the four civilians - both brothers - who were killed in Nakyal sector on Pakistani side in cross-LoC shelling
Trump asked China's Xi to help him win reelection, according to explosive new Bolton book
9 month agoPresident Trump, on human rights in Hong Kong (per Bolton book excerpt in @WSJ)
At this very moment in Hawaii, @SecPompeo is meeting with Yang Jiechi, the foreign policy chief of the communist government of China
9 month agoA high res image (via @hawkeye360 & @planetlabs) of a suspected build up area spotted on May 19 puts China PLA weaponry approx 43 Kms east south east of the LAC/CCL at the Galwan River
NATO Secretary-General: China has become a major military power and it is time to shoulder its responsibilities and join the nuclear disarmament initiatives
Taiwan jets on Wednesday again had to warn off Chinese air force aircraft that approached the island, Taiwan's military said, the fourth such encounter in nine days
Chinese President: Beijing will release some African countries from repaying some loans
9 month ago4 Army soldiers who had received critical injuries in Galwan Valley bloodshed are out of danger. They're among 18 who were admitted at Leh with injuries. A further 58 admitted with minor injuries at field hospitals near standoff point are fine, will rejoin unit this week
Indian Army convoys seen moving out from southern Pulwama district towards central Kashmir, probably on their way to Ladakh. It looks like Indian Army has started sending its counterinsurgency field-formation from Kashmir as reinforcement to Ladakh
Jammu/Kashmir: Indian soldier injured in land-mine explosion at LoC in Akhnoor sector of Jammu region
Reports of a heavy People's Liberation Army Ground Force buildup opposite Chushul Sector are coming in.
9 month agoIndian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar accuses China of 'pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for violence and casualties. It reflected an intent to change the facts on ground in violation of all our agreements to not change the status quo.'
9 month agoUSAF B-52Hs LIMIT96 & 97 are currently returning to Eielson AFB, Alaska following a Bomber Task Force mission through the Sea of Japan(East Sea), East China Sea and South China Sea
Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane salutes supreme sacrifice of valiant soldiers at Galwan, offers deepest condolences to the families. 'Stand strong in resolve towards protecting the sovereignty & integrity of our country. Their sacrifices will not go in vain.'
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says urges India to severely punish those responsible for conflict, control its frontline troops: Reuters
China, India agree to resolve border clash in a fair way, de-escalate as soon as possible, reports Reuters quoting China foreign ministry
Indian and Chinese Foreign Ministers speak on phone, discussing the situation at the border for the first time since the stand-off in Ladakh began
Russia calls on Seoul and Pyongyang for restraint and maximum responsibility - Lavrov
9 month agoIndia wants peace but when instigated, India is capable of giving a befitting reply, be it any kind of situation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
9 month agoIndian PM Modi: I would like to assure the nation that the sacrifice of our jawans will not be in vain. For us, the unity and sovereignty of the country is the most important.India wants peace but it is capable to give a befitting reply if instigated
9 month agoChina CDC on Wednesday remobilized its P3 lab to facilitate COVID19 nucleic acid testing in Beijing amid a renewed coronavirus outbreak, according to China's state broadcaster
9 month agoUK MP Andrew Rosindell has tabled a new Early Day Motion to express parliamentary "concern" and "surprise" at HSBC and Standard Chartered's support for the looming HongKong security law. 13 MPs have signed
North Korea will pay price if it takes actual military action: defense ministry
9 month agoView of China's presence in Galwan Valley 24 hrs after June 15 bloodshed. (By Ankit Kumar @PlanetLabs):Zero disengagement; Possibly bigger numbers *since* June 6 Lt Gen-level talks; Chinese had no plans to pull back
9 month agoChinese PLA Rocket Force conducts maneuvering and live-fire missile launch drills (Video: PLA Rocket Force)
From the Chinese side, we do not wish to see more clashes: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson on Galwan Valley clash
China and India are in close communication on resolving relevant issues through both diplomatic and military channels: Chinese FM said on recent border conflicts between the two countries
Chinese Foreign Ministry describes the situation on the border with India as "stable and under control"
9 month agoKashmir/Ladakh: Indian Army mobilising men/ machinery from Kashmir to Ladakh. Indian formations at LAC placed on high-alert , communication services have been snapped in Galwan region, says Kashmiri journalist @asifsuhaf for News24
We ask India to strictly discipline its frontline troops, stop infringing and provocative activity at once, work with China and come back to the right track of resolving the differences through dialogue & talk: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
9 month agoThe sovereignty of the Galwan valley area has always belonged to China. The Indian border troops flip-flopped and seriously violated our border protocols on border-related issues and the consensus of our commander level talks: Zhao Lijian, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
9 month ago12 ANDSF Killed in Taliban Attack in Jawzjan Afghanistan
Kyrgyz Parliament Approves Boronov as Prime Minister
Coronavirus rebound in Beijing: 70% of flights to and from the city were canceled on Wednesday, or 1,255 flights. 31 cases of COVID19 in 24 hours according to the authorities. (China Daily)
9 month agoTrilateral meeting held between reps from US, Russia and Afghanistan
9 month agoLast week RFERL Turkmen language service reported pneumonia outbreak in Ashgabat. Dictatorship in Turkmenistan continues to maintain there's no COVID19 in the country
Singapore reports 247 new COVID19 cases; 2 Singaporeans or permanent residents among the 5 community cases today
9 month agoPro-Taliban sources claimed Taliban Red Unit from Laghman was sent to Kapisa to take part in the fighting.
9 month agoANDSF claims to have captured some explosives and other material from a militant hideout in Nangarhar.
At least 4 children killed and 3 others wounded in Deh Yak district of Ghazni province yesterday after a mortar round landed where they were playing
Yonhap: South Korea unification minister offers to resign, citing deterioration in inter-Korean relations
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a tweet, said: 'The loss of soldiers in Galwan is deeply disturbing and painful. Our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in the line of duty and sacrificed their lives in the highest traditions of the Indian Army.'
9 month agoTaliban appear to have captured at least 5 ANDSF personnel and several weapons in raid in Aqcha, Jawzjan. Several casualties also reported on ANDSF side.
9 month agoTaliban claims to have shot down an ANDSF helicopter in Farsi district of Herat province while it was engaged in an operation. Note: The image being circulated by pro-Taliban accounts is old.
Commanding Officer of the Chinese Unit involved in the face-off with Indian troops in the Galwan Valley among those killed: Sources confirm to ANI
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh holds meeting with 3 Service Chiefs (Army, Navy & Air Force) and the Chief of Defence Staff. He also spoke to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the current situation: Sources
South Korea says it will no longer accept "unreasonable behavior" by North Korea
Activists of the Swadeshi Jagran Manch, Delhi, will stage a symbolic protest against China today at 12:00 pm at Teen Murti Chowk (Chanakyapuri police station). protest is being organised against the infiltration of Chinese troops in Indian soil and killing of Indian soldiers
9 month agoShiv Sena MP @rautsanjay61 has also questioned PM's silence on the IndoChinaClash. He tweeted that '20 soldiers have been killed, what have we done Has China crossed the Indian Border, the Nation wants to know'
S.Korea in "close communication" with the United States, China, and other major countries over tensions caused by N.Korea's demolition of the inter-Korean liaison office according to the ROK's Foreign Ministry. (Yonhap)
9 month agoGlobal Times: China recently conducted joint exercises in a high-elevation mountainous region featuring advanced tanks, long-range artillery systems, ground-to-air missile systems, special forces and army aviation troops amid China-India border tensions
9 month agoThese photos from North Korean state media show the inter-Korean liaison office blowing up yesterday at ~2:50 p.m. Now, North Korea said it plans to redeploy troops to previously-demilitarized areas
9 month agoKCNA added +2 articles in Korean: 1. 께끈한것들과는 더는 마주앉을 일이 없을것이다-장금철 / No more face-to-face with the awful ones-Jang Kum Chol 2. 철면피한 감언리설을 듣자니 역스럽다-김여정 / It's disgusting to hear impudent sentimentalities-Kim Yo Jong
9 month agoNorth Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun leads with the demolition of Kaesong Liaison Office at the top of page two
9 month agoNorth Korean state media also released pictures of the Kaesong Inter-Korean liaison office
The Japanese government has created a nationwide television broadcast advising civilians on how to protect themselves in the event of a North Korean missile attack.
