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Chinas territorial disputes explained

China is embroiled in multiple territorial disputes with its neighbours both over land sea. The country contests ownership of islands in the South China Sea against Taiwan, the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, and Vietnam. There is also a long-running fued between China and Japan over Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. In the west of the country China and India fought a war over a swathe of disputed Himalayan border in 1962 and even in 2016 the spat continues to provoke fiery exchanges between Asiaâ€™s two biggest super-powers.

Sep 7, 2016

Pakistan hard sells JF-17 Thunder fighter jet to Kuwait, but will they buy it?

Kuwait currently uses F/A-18 Hornet as its multi-role fighter aircraft.

Sep 7, 2016

Evening Wrap: SC relief for Dhoni, Syria serial blasts, 'Rock On 2' teaser, and more

From SC's relief for Dhoni to serial blasts in Syria, here's are the biggest news from today.

Sep 5, 2016

Boeing and Lockheed Martin look to establish production line in India

Pentagon clears proposal to make F-18, F-16 frontline fighter jets in India

However, such technology transfers and license agreements must also be endorsed by the U.S. commerce and state departments to become a reality.

Sep 5, 2016

Rafale fighter jet deal in final stages, file reaches Prime Minister's Office

India is expected to acquire 36 Rafale multirole fighter jets from France-based Dassault Aviation.

Sep 2, 2016

Premier League Transfers 2016-17: Complete list of ins and outs of all 20 clubs after deadline day

Premier League clubs spent more than Â£1bn in the recently concluded summer transfer window.

Sep 1, 2016

Explosions rock Syrian town of Jarablus bordering Turkey

Explosions ring out in Syrian border town of Jarablus as Turkey-backed rebel forces advance in Syria as part of an operation to wipe out Islamic State militants from the border. The Turkish-backed operation aims partly to prevent the Kurdish Peoples Protection Unit (YPG) militia and Democratic Union Party (PYD)- the political wing of YPG - further expanding their influence in northern Syria. The YPG is a critical component of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

Aug 27, 2016

Confidential data on Indian Navy's Scorpene submarines leaked, French shipbuilder DCNS under scanner

India is constructing six Scorpene submarines with the help of French-company DCNS.

Aug 24, 2016

Iraq: Isis suffers heavy casualties, and even executes some of its own

Isis has suffered dozens of casualties -- including a top leader -- in Iraq, and even killed some of its own.

Aug 22, 2016

Andhra Pradesh to have first private sector Light Combat Aircraft manufacturing unit

The weapons integration unit is estimated to cost Rs. 2,135 crore.

Aug 21, 2016

US withdraws staff from Saudi Arabia dedicated to Yemen planning

A spokesman for the Saudi-led coalition declined to confirm details about the positioning of U.S. military personnel, but played down such moves.

Aug 20, 2016

Pakistani journalist Omar Quraishi mocks Sakshi Malik's win; Amitabh Bachchan lashes out on Twitter

Sakshi Malik ended India's desperate wait for a medal at the Rio Olympics 2016 when she won a bronze medal in the wrestling 58 kg category.

Aug 18, 2016

Libyan forces capture Sirte convention center from Islamic State

The large domed building is a landmark in Sirte and was used for meetings and religious instruction by Islamic State (IS) after they took control of the city last year.

Aug 11, 2016

Bengaluru FC rope in Australian midfielder Cameron Watson ahead of AFC Cup 2016 quarterfinals

The club has just two foreign players at its disposal now.

Aug 5, 2016

Lockheed Martin will shift F-16 fighter jet manufacturing unit to India if it gets assured orders

The challenge before Lockheed is to use its competitive production advantage into winning this deal, says an aerospace expert.