Ruta Deshpande

Kim Jong Un oversees missile drills from a new Choe Hyon class destroyer in the West Sea

North Korea has conducted a major missile drill overseen by leader Kim Jong Un, showcasing a new destroyer and...

Sánchez joins Xi Jinping in calling for international law and dialogue in conflict zones

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has strongly criticized the government of Israel, accusing it of violating international law during...

Why Iran is resisting the US demand for a 20 year suspension of its nuclear programme

Fresh talks between the United States and Iran have once again highlighted deep divisions over Tehran’s nuclear programme. While...

Japan deploys 1,400 troops and anti ship missiles for major Balikatan drills in the Philippines

Japan is expanding its role in this year’s Balikatan exercises in the Philippines. It will deploy around 1,400 troops....

The US-led blockade of the Strait of Hormuz uses 15 warships and F-35B jets to enforce control

The United States has deployed around 15 warships. They are enforcing a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz....

The Gulf’s search for long-term security: Is an Islamic NATO or Europe the answer?

The Gulf region is reassessing its security alliances after tensions involving the United States, Iran, and Israel. Long reliant...

‘War is madness’: Pope Leo speaks out against global violence during African tour

Pope Leo spoke out against war on a flight to Algiers shortly after criticism from President Donald Trump, drawing...

UK and Gulf partners fast-track Skyhammer missile system to counter drone threats

A new defence agreement has been signed. It will speed up delivery of the Skyhammer Interceptor counter-drone missile system....