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US sanctions Turkey on S-400, cautions India, others on buying Russian arms ​ By Arul Louis ( IANS) | Published on ​ Tue, Dec 15 2020 4:12 IST | ​ 12 Views US imposes massive sanctions against Iranian officials, entities. Image Source: IANS News New York, Dec 15 : Imposing sanctions on Turkey for buying the Russian-made S400 Triumf anti-missile system, the US has reiterated its warning to India and other countries about acquiring equipment from Moscow. The Assistant Secretary for Inte...

China, Pakistan fighter planes play war games to prove a point to India China is carrying out joint air force exercises with Pakistan in Sindh as part of the sabre-rattling in response to the Indo-Pacific Quad exercises in which the Indian Navy participated recently.   |  14 Dec 2020 2:26 AM GMT NEW DELHI: China is carrying out joint air force exercises with Pakistan in Sindh as part of the sabre-rattling in response to the Indo-Pacific Quad exercises in which the Indian Navy participated re...

Lasanda Kurukulasuriya US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s whirlwind visit last week has left in its trail many unanswered questions. It’s clear that for the US, this trip was all about signing up allies in its all-but-declared war against China, under the rubric of what it calls a ‘free and open Indo Pacific.’ The messages coming across from the two governments revealed a certain disconnect. Concluding his visit Pompeo tweeted that his meetings with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and...

Amid tensions with India, China and Pakistan sign military deal © Provided by WION China and Pakistan have signed an agreement to deepen defence cooperation between the all-weather allies amid rising tensions with India. China’s Defence Minister Gen Wei Fenghe on Monday held talks with Pakistan Army chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa and discussed regional security issues. Both “exchanged in-depth views on the international and regional situations, the relations between the two countries and mi...

2020 Gave India a Sharp Lesson on the Chinese Military. When Will Indian Generals Take Heed? The reality is that the PLA’s war preparedness cannot be matched by the Indian military embarking on some rapid learning course. Chinese troops prepare for the arrival of President Xi Jinping at the PLA Hong Kong Garrison during a 2017 event marking the 20th anniversary of the citys handover from British rule. Photo: Reuters/Damir Sagolj Security11/Dec/2020 The May 2020 Ladakh crisis marks a turnin...