Taiwan accuses China, Russia of heightening regional tensions

Dec 01, 2024

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned China and Russia for escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, citing multiple military manoeuvres. Chinese warplanes crossed the...

China warns Japan against stoking military, regional tensions over Taiwan

May 23, 2021

Beijing [China], May 23 : Chinese Foreign Ministry lashed out against Japanese Defence Chief Nobuo Kishi saying Nansei Islands - southernmost of the Japanese...

Pentagon says Iranian drone struck chemical tanker in Indian Ocean: Report

Dec 24, 2023

The incident comes as the latest illustration of the growing regional tensions after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.

US takes additional measures to support Israel's Defence amid regional tensions

Aug 04, 2024

Amid escalating tension between Israel and Hezbollah, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin held talks with Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant about the threats posed...

Abdullah bin Zayed, Hungarian FM discuss fallout of growing regional tensions

Apr 17, 2024

In a phone conversation with Szijjarto, the UAE top diplomat stressed the importance of boosting efforts towards de-escalation to avoid the region being pulled...

Iran defends "precise and targeted" strikes in Iraq, Syria amid regional tensions

Jan 16, 2024

The move adds to the escalating tensions in the region, coinciding with Israel's ongoing conflict in Gaza.