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Amid war hysteria, is North Korea subverting a great sporting event South is about to host?

South Korea is struggling to attract visitors for the Winter Olympics 2018 as people are wary of travelling to the tense border town that hosts the Games.

Nov 22, 2017

Donald Trump declares North Korea state sponsor of terorrism; South Korea, Japan back decision

Tensions between the US and North Korea have escalated as the leaders of the two countries have been locked in a bitter war of words.

Nov 21, 2017

Adding to the misery, Kim Jong-un bans drinking, singing in North Korea to tighten control on citizens

Pyongyang has banned its citizens from taking part in gatherings that involve singing, drinking and entertainment and is also monitoring the political unit of its military to control "impure attitude."

Nov 21, 2017

Govt scraps $500 million Israeli missile deal, wants DRDO to make in India

The Ministry of Defence's decision to retract the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the missiles, however, will prove to be a setback to Indian Army's modernisation programme.

Nov 20, 2017

Corning Gorilla Glass turns 'X': Fascinating facts about the company that protects your phones

Gorilla Glass protecting your smartphones is made by the company that also makes window glass for space shuttles.

Nov 17, 2017

Lethal combo: India to test fire BrahMos from Su-30 fighter jets this week

BRAHMOS which travels almost three times faster than the speed of sound and has a range of up to 300 km. Read to know more.

Nov 14, 2017

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US, South Korea send clear warning to North Korea, begin 4-day naval drill

The four-day drills began in the South Korea's eastern coast as US President Donald Trump continued with his official Asia visit.

Nov 11, 2017

Ahead of Trump visit, China likely tested 12,000-km-range missile that could strike anywhere in US

Military experts believe that China likely tested the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile to showcase its nuclear capabilities.

Nov 10, 2017

UN warns world will see its largest famine in decades if no aid is provided to Yemen

UN aid chief Mark Lowcock on Wednesday said that the Saudi-led military coalition must allow humanitarian aid access to the citizens of Yemen.

Nov 9, 2017

US Air Force to install high-power multi-kilowatt laser weapons in fighter jets by 2021

If successfully built, the new technology will make it easier for the US Air Force to take out surface-to-air and air-to-air missile threats.

Nov 9, 2017

United States urges UN to take action against Tehran after Saudi Arabia accuses Iran of missile attack

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday blamed Iran for the attempt to attack a Saudi airport by supplying a ballistic missile to the Houthi rebels.

Nov 8, 2017

India successfully test fires indigenous subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay

The Nirbhay missile can carry warheads up to 300 kg and was fired from a test range at Chandipur along the Odisha coast. It has a strike range of 1,000 kilometres.

Nov 8, 2017

Saudi Defence Minister, Prince Mohammad bin Salman

What's the course of Saudi Arabia under Mohammad Bin Salman in next 50 years?

With MBS sailing to absolute power on anti-graft raft, Saudi Arabia faces grave economic, social and ideological challenges.

Nov 6, 2017

India's indigenous subsonic cruise missile Nirbhay ready for trial

The 750-1,000 km-long range missile's first test on March 12, 2013, had failed as it fell after 20 minutes of flight.

Nov 5, 2017

Yemen suicide attacks: Militants storm security building, at least 5 soldiers killed

The Yemen security officials, on condition of anonymity, said that the militants had taken an unknown number of people prisoners inside the compound in Aden.