Most victims aged 16–26 as dozens feared dead in New Year’s Eve fire at Swiss ski resort bar
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Indian Envoy to UN urges the world to humanitarian provide assistance to Gaza
She mentioned that the latest escalation has caused immense suffering and loss of lives including that of children. It has left several injured and traumatised.
Four Pakistani soldiers killed in a suicide attack
The Pakistani Prime Minister, Shehbaaz Shariff has expressed concern over the attack and assured to eliminate the threat of terrorism from Pakistan.
Russia Ukraine War: The US announces additional $1 Billion in military aid to Ukraine
The Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said the package would provide significant ammunition, weapons and equipment and the Ukrainians have used it effectively to counter the Russians.
Israel-Palestine ceasefire holds overnight after 3 days of fighting
The ceasefire between both sides comes after three days of intense fighting which caused the deaths of 35 Palestinians.
China announces more military exercises around Taiwan
The Chinese Eastern Theatre Command which is based out of Nanjing, Jiangsu said that this exercise focuses on sea assault and anti-submarine operations.
220Kg World War II bomb found and detonated in Italy’s Po River, Residents Evacuated
The bomb was discovered on the dry bed of the Po River, Italy’s longest river. Italy has been going through one of its worst droughts in the past 70 years.
Chinese and Taiwanese warships confront each other as drills near end
The Taiwanese side claimed that the Chinese forces had “pressed” the line on Saturday. The Taiwanese stayed closed and monitored every move and tried to deny the crossing of the line.
Israel-Palestine conflict, US urges deescalation
The clash between Israel and forces and Gaza has disrupted a year-long peace and Israel launched a surprise attack that killed a senior PIJ commander and claimed to hit other military targets.
In light of Taiwan’s escalation, Japan’s PM Kishida is replacing the defence minister and restructuring the cabinet
"I've been always thinking about making new start with new members, given the challenges," Kishida said at a press conference in Hiroshima announcing reshuffle.
Chinese planes and warships carry out attack simulation drills: Taiwan
Several Chinese warplanes have carried out exercises and missions in the Taiwan Strait and some jets even crossed the ‘median line.'
In the midst of tensions with China, Taiwan’s Senior Missile Development Officer was found dead: Report
In a hotel in Pingtung, Taiwan's southern area, the deputy head of the defence ministry's research and development unit was discovered dead.
Israeli airstrikes and rocket fire continue the fighting in Gaza into a second day
In a surprise daylight airstrike on a tall structure in Gaza City, Israel stated on Friday that it had initiated a special operation against the Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation, killing one of its senior commanders.
Asian trip wasn’t to change status quo: Pelosi
Ms Pelosi reiterated bipartisan support for Taiwan and the status quo in the region.
Nancy Pelosi travels to Japan after her visit to Taiwan prompted Beijing’s massive military exercises
The highest-level American visit to the self-governing island, which China claims as its own, has been made in 25 years during Nancy Pelosi's brief trip to Taiwan, when she arrived unexpectedly with a congressional group late on Tuesday and left on Wednesday.
US Senate overwhelmingly votes in favour to include Sweden and Finland in NATO
There was a bipartisan consensus on letting both the Scandinavian Nations in the world’s largest military alliance led by the United States.
As China launches military drills, Taiwan is ‘preparing for conflict without seeking war’
Following Nancy Pelosi's visit, combat drills surrounding the island have started, which according to Taiwan's defence ministry amounts to an island blockade.