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China sentences ex-official to death in $323 million corruption case
China has sentenced a former senior city official to death after finding him guilty of accepting more than $323 million in bribes over three decades, in one of the country's biggest corruption cases in recent years
Europe is spending billions to defend itself. Why US defence firms may cash in
Europe is ramping up defence spending at an unprecedented pace, but much of the new investment may end up benefiting US arms manufacturers as European countries continue to rely on American fighter jets, missile systems and military technology
Will Trump give Erdogan his nod for F-35 jet deal? Netanyahu raises ‘power balance’ flag
US President Donald Trump is likely to discuss Turkey's long-pending request to rejoin the F-35 stealth fighter programme during his meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the sidelines of the Nato summit
Modi in Jakarta: India, Indonesia ink pacts for EVM collaboration, election cooperation
India and Indonesia signed more than 10 agreements including, critical minerals, agriculture, maritime security, space and digital payments, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta.
BrahMos deal signed, PM Modi and Prabowo discuss rare earth supply chain, Indo-Pacific peace
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, India and Indonesia have signed agreements for the sale of BrahMos missiles and strengthen critical mineral and rare earth elements' supply chains.
Why has China's latest submarine missile test alarmed the US and Indo-Pacific nations?
China's rare submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific has raised alarms across the US and Indo-Pacific. While Beijing calls it a routine military exercise, analysts say the launch highlights China's growing sea-based nuclear capabilities
Japan-linked oil tankers transit Strait of Hormuz carrying Saudi crude
Two more Japan-linked supertankers carrying Saudi crude have entered the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total volume of crude exiting the Gulf this week to 16 million barrels
US cybersecurity agency using Anthropic’s Mythos to audit govt software: Report
Despite the Trump administration's feud with Anthropic, the US cybersecurity agency CISA is reportedly using Mythos to audit government software for bugs that could leave the door open for spies and cybercriminals.
Watch | PM Modi receives grand welcome in Jakarta ahead of key talks with Prabowo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome in Jakarta ahead of bilateral talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, with defence, trade and strategic cooperation high on the agenda
How Trump and Infantino’s bromance has become the FIFA World Cup’s biggest controversy
US footballer Folarin Balogun’s presence in the Round of 16 match against Belgium had little impact on the field but caused seismic shocks off it. FIFA’s decision to lift a ban on the American striker despite a red card has prompted questions about the friendship between Donald Trump and the federation boss Gianni Infantino
'Ukraine's security linked to our own,' says Nato chief Rutte as he calls of 'concrete defence spending plan'
Previewing the summit, Rutte said the commitments made by Nato leaders at last year's summit in The Hague were already producing significant results
China Gansu landslide: 16 remain trapped as rescue efforts continue
Rescue teams are continuing operations in China's Gansu province after a landslide left 16 people trapped, with 17 others rescued
US flags China’s ‘rapid & opaque nuclear weapons build-up’ after ICBM test-launch in Pacific
After China test-launched a missile from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean, the United States has warned that China’s ‘rapid and opaque’ build-up of nuclear weapons is of ‘great concern’.
Trump heads to Nato summit, says Erdogan was the reason he decided to go
US President says his friendship with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan drove his decision to attend the Nato summit, where defence spending and regional conflicts will dominate talks
Germany once avoided debt. Now it's borrowing €800 billion — here's why
Germany is abandoning decades of fiscal conservatism to borrow more than €800 billion for defence and infrastructure. Here's why Berlin believes security now matters more than balanced budgets
Trump says Sikorsky to fund new White House helipad after Marine One damaged South Lawn
The $5–6 million granite landing pad will replace the grass landing zone and be completed ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected September visit
'Expect good news': BrahMos deal likely to advance during PM Modi’s Indonesia visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Indonesia is expected to strengthen bilateral ties, with progress anticipated on the BrahMos missile deal and cooperation in defence, trade and critical minerals
Trump announces expected Sept 24 visit by Xi Jinping amid efforts to stabilise US-China ties
The planned meeting would reciprocate Trump's Beijing visit and could become the year's biggest US-China diplomatic engagement
TTP claims responsibility for killing of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain, disputes police account
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has claimed responsibility for the killing of Pakistan Air Force Group Captain Asim Tariq in Islamabad and released footage disputing the police account of the incident
Israel parliament approves bill inquiring failures of October 7
The bill passed its first reading in the Knesset, Israel's 120-seat parliament, with 59 votes in favour and none against or abstaining
Indian diplomat protests depiction of wrong map showing J&K in Pakistan at Dhaka seminar
Former ambassador Tariq A Karim presented the map during a keynote address at the seminar organised by the Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies
Globe at a glance: From Macron's Syria visit to Ronaldo in tears
Your window to world news: Macron makes a landmark Syria visit as the West re-engages with Damascus; a wildfire rages near Camp Pendleton, a tanker is hit near Hormuz, the US warns on China's nuclear expansion, and Spain end Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream. Here are today's top updates.
Oil tanker struck by 'unknown projectile' in Strait of Hormuz, says maritime agency
A maritime agency reported that an oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, with more information yet to emerge
Iran retains key figure in top judicial post amid leadership transition
Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for another five years as the country maintains leadership continuity during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Cuba faces nationwide blackout as US pressure triggers energy crisis
Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy assured that officials have begun to work on restoring power and that emergency “microsystems” have already been activated
'We're getting much closer': Trump says Putin and Zelenskyy both want to end Ukraine war
His remarks come ahead of this week's NATO summit, where Ukraine is expected to be a key focus.
'Make a deal or we'll finish the job': Trump issues fresh warning to Iran
His remarks came despite an ongoing ceasefire between the two countries and as Iran continued mourning ceremonies for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Bilawal Bhutto issues war threat to India over Indus Treaty, says Pak ready 'on all fronts'
Pakistan Peoples Party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has threatened that Pakistan is ready to fight "on all fronts" after India reaffirmed that the Indus Waters Treaty will remain in abeyance over Islamabad's continued support for cross-border terrorism.
Indian-origin businessman posed as CIA agent, befriended Indonesia's president to chase billion-dollar defence deals
An investigation has alleged that an Indian-origin businessman posed as a CIA operative to build ties with Indonesia's top leadership and pursue multibillion-dollar defence deals.
China test-fires long-range ballistic missile into Pacific, draws regional criticism
Beijing said the launch was part of its routine military training and was not aimed at any specific country.