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The Kaga (bottom), which will be accompanied by an escort ship, may also conduct ad hoc joint drills with warships from other counties in the region, they said. Its sister ship, the Izumo (top), was on the same tour last year. (Photo: AP)

Japan to send warship on tour of South China Sea, Indian Ocean

The 248 metre-long Kaga, which can operate several helicopters simultaneously, will make stops in India, Sri Lanka and...

5 July 2018 6:58 PM IST

President Xi Jinping to cut Chinas auto tariffs.

'Major changes never seen in a century': Xi tells Army to be...

Xi said the armed forces must devise strategies for the new era and take on responsibilities for preparing and waging...

5 Jan 2019 11:58 AM IST

The USD 50 billion corridor that connects Kashgar in western China with Gwadar port in Pakistan, spanning 3,000 kilometres, passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. (Photo: ANI)

Pak owes China USD 10 million for Gwadar port, says US general

Pakistan owes China at least USD 10 billion for the construction of the Gwadar port and other projects, a top US general...

16 March 2019 9:03 AM IST

Chinas last naval battles were with Vietnam in the South China Sea in 1974 and 1988. (Photo:AP)

Xi Jinping shows off new missile destroyers in China's naval parade

President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China's...

23 April 2019 3:37 PM IST

Beijings suggestions are part of efforts to expand its influence in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely. (Representational image/AFP)

Chinese missile launch in disputed South China Sea was 'disturbing':...

Chinese foreign ministry declined to comment, referring the questions to defense ministry, which did not respond to a...

3 July 2019 12:35 PM IST

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar (Photo: PTI)

India, US review defence, security, key policy issues

While visas remain an important part of talks, the dialogue also incorporates discussions on maritime security.

24 Aug 2019 3:48 AM IST

Chinas museum, covering 10 hectares, will display artifacts about the history, culture and natural resources of the South China Sea. (Photo: Representational Image)

China trying to stall ONGC oil project in SCS: Vietnam

Vietnam has claimed that Chinese soldiers have asked ONGC Videsh to stop work at this Block.

22 Aug 2019 6:21 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (Photo: AP/File)

'China a threat to the world, building military rapidly': Donald Trump

China hiked its military spending by 7pc to USD 152 billion aimed at countering US push into disputed South China Sea.

21 Sept 2019 4:10 PM IST

Chinas museum, covering 10 hectares, will display artifacts about the history, culture and natural resources of the South China Sea. (Photo: Representational Image)

India, Japan review security situation in Indo-Pacific region

The defence minister and Japan defence minister Takeshi Iwaya held the annual defence ministerial meeting on Monday in...

4 Sept 2019 1:01 AM IST

The New World Disorder and the Indian Imperative By Shashi Tharoor and Samir Saran Aleph pp.312, Rs 799.

From non-alignment to multi-alignment'

A broader Asia that broke away geographical boundaries is now beginning to take on a distinct form.

10 Jan 2020 3:57 AM IST

Japan envoy slams militarisation of South China Sea

It may be recalled that Japan has serious maritime disputes with China.

1 Feb 2020 2:28 AM IST

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo listens while Australias Foreign Minister Marise Payne speaks during a press conference at the US Department of State following the 30th AUSMIN July 28, 2020, in Washington, DC. (AFP)

Not ready to harm important' ties with China: Australia tells US

While Washington is Australia's main security ally, China is its largest trading partner

29 July 2020 9:04 AM IST