What is JN.1 Covid variant driving fresh rise in infections across Asia?
Omicron subvariant has become the dominant global strain, though India reports only mild cases so far
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EXCLUSIVE: Allvin says Air Force must grow, even at ‘expense’ of other services
In an interview with Breaking Defense, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin argues the Air Force is most apt for an Indo-Pacific fight relative to other services.
Taliban FM promises cooperation with Iran in Helmand river, water dispute
Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, has said that providing water to Iran’s drought-stricken population is a “religious duty” and stressed that Kabul bears no ill will toward its neighbor.
Pakistani PM thanks Iran for mediation in India-Pakistan ceasefire
Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has thanked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian for what he called Iran’s compassionate and brotherly efforts in helping reduce tension and pave the way for a ceasefire between Pakistan and India. Sharif was spe…
Scientists discover possible evidence of a 116-million-year-old tsunami recorded in amber
The researchers suggested the amber had likely been swept into the ocean by one or more tsunamis, with little contact with air
Malaysian PM raises downing of MH17 with Putin as captain’s son calls for justice
Vladimir Putin dismisses claims Russia was reluctant to cooperate in the investigation with ‘impartial’ bodies
India expels Pakistan diplomat as war of words between nuclear-armed countries simmers in place of fighting
New Delhi has ordered a Pakistani diplomat to leave India within 24 hours as tensions simmer in the wake of heavy military exchanges between the nuclear-armed neighbours before a ceasefire was agreed last week.
Pakistan confirms 51 dead in Indian attacks; New Delhi reports 20 fatalities
Pakistan’s military has announced that 51 individuals, comprising 40 civilians and 11 armed forces personnel, were killed during Indian strikes last week, while New Delhi has reported 20 fatalities from Islamabad’s attacks.
Taiwan test fires US supplied rocket for the first time amid tension with China
The precision weapon has been used in Ukraine for several years
US and China strike temporary trade truce. Could it be a turning point in Trump-Xi economic war?
After months of economic brinkmanship, world’s two largest economies have hit pause