India's missile strikes on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir have killed at least 31 people, including one child, and now the two nuclear-armed powers appear to be on the brink of a major war. India claimed it targeted "terror camps" linked to the April 22...
India Fires Missiles Into Pakistan and Pakistan-Administered Kashmir
India has fired missiles into Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, marking a major escalation between the two nuclear-armed powers. The attack came amid tensions over the April 22 terrorist attack near the Pahalgam area of Indian-administered Kashmir, which...
Beijing Slams US for Getting Involved in China-India Territorial Dispute
China has hit back at the US for siding with India in a territorial dispute over Arunachal Pradesh, a state in northeast India that's claimed by Beijing. Last week, the State Department released a statement saying the US "recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian...
BRICS Invites Six Countries to Join Bloc in Major Expansion
BRICS has invited six new members to join in the most dramatic expansion of the bloc since it was formed, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Thursday at the conclusion of the three-day BRICS summit in Johannesburg. Saudi Arabia, Iran, the UAE,...
US Plans Naval Logistics Hub in India as Part of Buildup Against China
The US wants to turn India into a center for resupplying and maintenance of naval vessels in South Asia as part of its military buildup against China in the region, Nikkei Asia reported Thursday. The US has no military bases in India but has been working on increasing...
US Envoy Says US and India Can Jointly Deploy Warships
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that Washington and New Delhi can jointly deploy warships and warplanes in the Indian and Pacific Oceans as the two nations are increasing military ties. "We can deploy our ships together in the Pacific and...
US, India Working to Boost Military Cooperation
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan discussed boosting military ties with India during a visit to the country this week to prepare for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first official state visit to the US. The White House said while Sullivan was in India from...
Key Nations Don’t Want to Follow the US on Russia, China Policies
Leaked intelligence documents show that key nations, including some of the most populous in the world, don't want to follow along with President Biden's policies toward Russia and China, The Washington Post reported Saturday. The report cited intelligence assessments...
US B-1 Bombers Drill in India for First Time
The US has deployed a pair of B-1B Lancer bombers to participate in exercises in India, marking the first time the aircraft is conducting drills in the country as military ties between Washington-New Delhi are growing. The 2023 iteration of the US-India Cope Exercises...
Report: US Provided Unprecedented Intelligence to India During Border Clash With Chinese Troops in 2022
The US provided India with unprecedented intelligence-sharing during a clash between Indian and Chinese troops in December 2022 along the disputed border high in the Himalayas, known as the Line of Actual Control, US News reported on Monday. The report cited current...