Germany’s Leader Heads to China and Walks a Tightrope Between Xi and Trump
Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s trip will test his ability to address tensions between the countries, at a time of strain between Europe and Washington.
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Anthropic Claims Chinese AI Firms ‘Distilled’ Claude to Train Their Models
Anthropic claims Chinese AI firms distilled Claude to train rival AI models, raising concerns about model extraction, security risks, and AI distillation abuse.
IAF’s Su-30MKI And Royal Thai AF Gripen Conduct Joint Patrols Over Indian Ocean, Signalling Deeper Indo-Pacific Alignment
The Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force have confirmed a significant joint air exercise conducted on 13 February 2026, which paired Indian Su-30MKI fighters with Thai Gripen jets over the Indian Ocean.This in situ drill underscores expanding interoperability between two contrasting airpower paradigms amid heightened focus on maritime security and dynamic operational tactics in the
US Declassifies Evidence of Suspected 2020 Chinese Nuclear Blast, Rallying Global Push Against Beijing-Moscow Arsenal Surge
The United States has disclosed fresh intelligence on an alleged Chinese nuclear test conducted in 2020, intensifying calls for Beijing and Moscow to commit to nuclear disarmament. Christopher Yeaw, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation, presented declassified details to the UN-backed Conference on Disarmament in Geneva.This revelation arrives amid heightened
China Amps Up Pressure on Japan With Restrictions on Exports
Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.
The Danger in the Middle: Will Xi’s Purges Increase the Risk of War?
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has purged dozens of senior People’s Liberation Army officers since mid-2023, including two in January, but will this increase the risk of war? The loss of experienced officers could make Xi less confident in how his mil…
India Eyes Sukhoi-57 As Interim Stealth Shield Against China’s J-20
India is poised to formalise the procurement of a fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, with Russia’s Sukhoi-57 emerging as the frontrunner. This decision follows the clearance of the Rafale deal with France and stems from urgent discussions between the Ministry of Defence and the Indian Air Force. The primary driver is China’s expanding fleet of advanced aircraft, including the operational
India’s Nuclear Sub Triad Grows: INS Arihant, INS Arighaat, NS Aridhaman Vs China-Pak
TOI Image India’s underwater nuclear deterrence is entering a critical phase with the impending induction of INS Aridhaman, the third Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, expected by May 2026. This development will see INS Arihant and INS Arighat joined by Aridhaman, forming a trio of indigenously built SSBNs under the Strategic Forces Command.Amid
The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
US accuses China of ‘massively’ expanding nuclear arsenal amid fears of new arms race
China has opposed the ‘smearing of its nuclear policy’ while insisting Beijing would not ‘engage in any nuclear arms race’The US has accused China of dramatically expanding its nuclear arsenal, while doubling down on claims that Beijing had conducted …