IDF continues to prepare eastern area for a buffer zone

IANS | December 28, 2023 1:24 PM

New Delhi, Dec 28 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) -- along the eastern border – has continued artillery shelling campaign while destroying more residential buildings in the eastern part of Khan Younis, Rafah, as well as the central area and the northern part of Gaza, media reports said.

Army Commander urges ULFA-I chief Paresh Barua to return to Assam

IANS | December 27, 2023 9:06 PM

Kolkata, Dec 27 (IANS) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of Indian Army's Eastern Command Lt Gen R.P. Kalita on Wednesday urged banned outfit United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) chief Paresh Barua to return to Assam and enjoy the fruits of development in the northeastern state.

S.Korea signs contract to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets

IANS | December 27, 2023 5:34 PM

Seoul, Dec 27 (IANS) South Korea's arms procurement agency said on Wednesday that it signed a contract with the US government earlier this month to buy 20 additional F-35A stealth fighter jets amid efforts to bolster response capabilities against North Korean military threats.

Shipping firms chart return to Red Sea amid US military push

IANS | December 27, 2023 4:14 PM

Cairo, Dec 27 (IANS) Global shipping firms, including Denmark-based Maersk and Switzerland-based MSC Mediterranean Shipping Co, are looking to resume operations in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the Operation Prosperity Guardian (OPG) enhanced safety around the Suez Canal.