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Myanmar junta ends emergency rule after 4 years: Elections in December; opposition claims move to consolidate military power

Myanmar’s military government on Thursday officially ended the state of emergency imposed more than 4 years ago,.The move signals plans to hold national elections by year-end, though opposition groups have vowed to boycott the poll, which many believe will further entrench military control.Junta leader Min Aung Hlaing signed an order on Thursday cancelling the emergency […]

Israel strikes Syria’s military HQ in Damascus; civilian toll crosses 250 in Sweida amid escalating tensions — top developments

Image used for representative purposes Israel launched a direct strike on the Syrian regime’s military headquarters in Damascus late Wednesday, blowing open the entrance gate of the defense compound in a rare and high-profile escalation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strike was carried out in response to the Syrian regime’s actions against Druze […]

Ukraine-Russia war: What are Patriot missile systems—the defence system Kyiv will receive in US military aid

Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy (AP images) US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot missile systems as part of a new American military aid package, a move warmly welcomed in Kyiv as it faces relentless Russian drone and missile attacks.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly requested more Patriot systems in […]

‘Tactical pause’: Israel announces military activity halt for aid in Gaza; suspends combat in 3 areas

The Israel Defence Forces announced on Sunday the implementation of daily “tactical pause” in military operations across three Gaza regions, addressing escalating humanitarian concerns.The forces confirmed suspension of activities in Muwasi, Deir al-Balah and Gaza City between 10 am and 8 pm local time, commencing Sunday until further notice. Despite claims of non-operation in these […]

No proof Hamas routinely stole UN aid: Israeli military officials

JERUSALEM: For nearly two years, Israel has accused Hamas of stealing aid provided by the United Nations and other international organisations. The govt has used that claim as its main rationale for restricting food from entering the Gaza Strip.But the Israeli military never found proof that the Palestinian militant group had systematically stolen aid from […]

Israel–Iran war: Iran launches ninth wave of drone attacks; US bolsters military presence in the region— latest updates

As night attacks stretch into Tuesday morning, global leaders express concern while military actions intensify between Israel and Iran. Confrontation have escalated sharply, with fresh explosions reported in Tehran late Monday night. State-linked Fars News Agency said Iran’s air defences were activated over the capital after blasts were heard in the eastern part of the […]

Deadly chaos at Gaza aid sites: Israel accused of killing 93 ‘hungry’ Palestinians; military disputes numbers, claims warning shots were fired

Palestinians flee Deir al-Balah in central Gaza Sunday, July 20 after the Israeli military issued evacuation orders ahead of expected operations in the area (AP photo) In Gaza, authorities reported that Israeli forces fatally shot 93 Palestinians attempting to receive humanitarian assistance on Sunday. The casualties included 80 deaths in the north during aid truck […]

Israel strikes Damascus: Why IDF targeted Syria’s military HQ; all you need to know about Druze crisis and Sweida clashes

Smoke rise from clashes between Syrian government forces and Druze militias in Sweida city, southern Syria. (AP) Israel launched rare airstrikes deep into Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s military headquarters and a site near the presidential palace. Israeli officials said the strikes were aimed at protecting Syria’s Druze minority amid escalating violence in southern Syria.According […]

Middle East: Syrian military declares ceasefire in Sweida

Syrian military declares ceasefire in Sweida (Image: AP) Recent Syria clashes ‘worrisome,’ says US envoy The United States is “actively involved with all constituencies in Syria” in an effort to reach calm and productive discussions, Washington’s special envoy for Syria, Tom Barrack, said on Tuesday.“The recent skirmishes in Sweida are worrisome on all sides, and […]

Largest-ever military exercise in Australia is underway

Largest-ever military exercise in Australia MELBOURNE: The largest-ever war fighting drills in Australia, Exercise Talisman Sabre, is underway and expected to attract the attention of Chinese spy ships.Talisman Sabre began in 2005 as a biennial joint exercise between the United States and Australia. This year, more than 35,000 military personnel from 19 nations, including Canada, […]