He was often called “the man who saved the world,” and in some sense, he did. On the night of Sept. 26, 1983, in a period of Cold War tension, Stanislav Petrov, a lieutenant colonel on duty at a missile…
Category: Strategic
Delhi considers ‘illegal’ Rohingya refugees security threat
The Centre on Monday told the Supreme Court that Rohingyas posed as a serious threat to national security with links to terror outfits, including the Islamic State. The Centre’s affidavit, filed in the apex court registry, said unless the government…
Bangladesh strongly protests violation of airspace by Burma
Bangladesh has strongly protested the instances of violation of its airspace by Myanmar military drones and helicopters on September 10, 12 and 14. Bangladesh also mentioned that these provocative acts may lead to unwarranted consequences.
North Korea fires stronger missile over Japanese airspace
Projectile likely reached altitude of 770 km and flew 3700 km: S. Korean military Chad O’Carroll North Korea launched a missile east towards the Sea of Japan (East Sea), South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said in an alert…
North Korea threatens US with ‘greatest pain’
North Korea has threatened the United States with the “greatest pain” it has ever suffered following new sanctions imposed by the United Nations. Pyongyang’s envoy to the UN accused Washington of opting for “political, economic and military confrontation”. US President…
BRICS countries concerned over several terror groups
Five major emerging economies including China and India agreed Monday to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and a range of organizations in a declaration that includes some Pakistan-based ones, in a diplomatic victory for New Delhi. A declaration adopted at a…
South Korea’s live-fire missile drill against North’s nuclear test
South Korea has conducted a missile drill simulating an attack on the North Korean nuclear test site, in response to Pyongyang’s sixth nuclear test.
US Navy to use VR training for sailors
The US Navy has announced a major overhaul of the LCS programme that includes virtual reality (VR) training using sophisticated simulators. At Naval Base San Diego, sailors are training for deployment on the ships of the future – all without…
North Korea announces successful test of hydrogen bomb
North Korea on Sunday announced the successful test of a hydrozen bomb in a broadcast on Korean Central TelevishydrogenV) at 15.00 local time. The test represents North Korea’s sixth in history. Pyongyang previously conducted nuclear tests in 2006, 2009, 2013…
Putin says putting pressure on North Korea is futile
Russian President Vladimir Putin has weighed into the North Korea crisis, warning the US and others against going down a “dead-end road” and calling for talks to resolve the issue.
China claims victory over India in Himalayan border row
China says India has withdrawn troops from a disputed Himalayan border area, ending a tense standoff lasting weeks. The foreign ministry in Beijing said it was pleased that “trespassing Indian personnel have all pulled back to the Indian side of…
US updates travel warning for its citizens in BD
Minor dependents still prohibited from residing in city Dhaka, Aug 25 – The US Department of State has warned the US citizens of continuing threats from “terrorist groups” in Bangladesh and asked them to consider the risks of travel to…
Tillerson ups pressure on Pakistan to stop Taliban shelter
American Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has increased pressure on Pakistan over its perceived backing for the Taliban in Afghanistan.
World divided on Trump’s new policy on Afhghanistan
Politicians from across the world have reacted to US President Donald Trump’s new strategy for the war in Afghanistan. Trump on Monday committed the United States to an open-ended conflict in Afghanistan and signalled he would send more troops there.…
N Korea leader ‘briefed’ on Guam plan but opts to wait
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un reviewed plans to fire missiles towards the US Pacific territory of Guam but will hold off, state media said.
China to remain neutral if North Korea attacks first
A Chinese state-run newspaper has suggested Beijing would “stay neutral” if North Korea strikes first in a conflict with the United States, despite a mutual defence pact between the Asian allies. The nationalistic Global Times tabloid said on Friday in…
N. Korea threatens Guam hit plan within days
North Korea’s Strategic Force of the Korean People’s Army (KPA) on Wednesday repeated threats that the DPRK military was in the final stages of developing a plan to strike the island of Guam. The KPA Strategic Force said it was…
North Korea outlines plan to launch missiles toward Guam
Seoul, Aug 10 (AP/UNB) — North Korea on Thursday announced a detailed plan to launch a volley of ballistic missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, a major military hub and home to U.S. bombers, and dismissed President Donald…
North Korea says considering missile strike on Guam
North Korea has said it is considering carrying out missile strikes on the US Pacific territory of Guam. The report in state media, quoting an earlier military statement, came hours after President Donald Trump threatened North Korea with “fire and…
Bangladesh could be Saudi’s strategic partner: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday said Bangladesh could be a strategic partner of Saudi Arabia through extensive training cooperation, capacity building, military infrastructure construction, shipbuilding and export of military equipment from here.
UN backs fresh sanctions over N Korea missile tests
The United Nations Security Council has agreed on fresh sanctions against North Korea over its missile programme. A resolution banning North Korean exports and limiting investments in the country was passed unanimously. The US ambassador to the UN, Nikki Haley,…
US not seeking regime change in N Korea: Tillerson
The US government is not seeking a regime change in North Korea, the secretary of state says, amid tensions over Pyongyang’s weapons programme. “We’re not your enemy,” Rex Tillerson said, adding that the US wanted a dialogue at some point.…
US-Russia ties at new low with expulsions of diplomats
Moscow, Jul 31 (AP/UNB)- With a sweeping cut in the number of U.S. diplomatic personnel in Russia, President Vladimir Putin has raised the stakes further in an escalating rift with the United States.
Is this analysis of latest conflicts in the Gulf true?
By Pepe Escobar Considering the impenetrability of that desert petrodollar family oligarchy it’s up to a few foreigners granted access to make sense of the latest Arabian Game of Thrones. It also does not help that the “largesse” of Saudi…
India must pull back troops amid border standoff: China
Beijing, Jul 24 (AP/UNB) — China is warning India not to underestimate its determination to safeguard what it considers sovereign territory amid an ongoing standoff between the two neighbours over a contested region high in the Himalayas.
China urges India withdrawal in standoff, stages drills
Beijing, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) – China renewed a call for India to immediately withdraw its troops from disputed territory high in the Himalayan mountains, following a report that Chinese forces recently held live firing drills in the region. Foreign ministry…
Accept 6 combat extremism principles: Qatar urged
UN, Jul 19 (AP/UNB) – Four Arab nations that cut ties with Qatar urged the tiny Gulf nation Tuesday to commit to six principles on combatting extremism and terrorism and negotiate a plan with specific measures to implement them –…
US envoy urges Myanmar to give visas to UN rights mission
UN – U.S. Ambassador Nikki Haley is urging the international community “to stand together” and call on Myanmar’s government to cooperate with a U.N. mission charged with probing alleged abuses by military and security forces, including against the minority Rohingya…
IS claims attack in Egypt’s Sinai that killed 23 soldiers
El-Arish – Islamic militants attacked a remote Egyptian army outpost in the Sinai Peninsula with a suicide car bomb and heavy machine gun fire on Friday, killing at least 23 soldiers in the deadliest attack in the turbulent region in…
US, Russia announce Syria cease-fire
Hamburg, Jul 8 (AP/UNB)- The United States and Russia struck an agreement Friday on a cease-fire in southwest Syria, crowning President Donald Trump’s first meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. It is the first U.S.-Russian effort under Trump’s presidency to…