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Houthis say 123 civilians in Yemen killed in one month of US airstrikes
Sanaa, April 15: A total of 123 civilians have been killed and 247 others injured, mostly women and children, since the US military resumed airstrikes across Yemen in mid-March, Houthi-run health authorities said in an statement.
US conducts fresh airstrikes on Yemen
Sanaa, April 13: The US military carried out 10 airstrikes across northern Yemen, targeting multiple locations.
Tiger Triumph 2025: India-US humanitarian assistance and disaster relief exercise ends in Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada, April 12: The Fourth Edition of Bilateral Tri-Service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Amphibious Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 between India and the United States culminated with a Distinguished Visitors' (DV) Day at Kakinada on April 11.
US strikes diminished Houthi military capabilities by 30 pc: Yemeni minister
Aden (Yemen), April 10: Approximately 30 per cent of Houthi military capabilities have been destroyed in US strikes over recent weeks, Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani said.
US says inked new joint wartime contingency plan with Seoul last year amid advancing North Korean threats
Seoul, April 10: South Korea and the United States signed a new joint wartime operations plan (OPLAN) last year to counter evolving North Korean military threats, the commander of US Forces Korea (USFK) said.
India-US troops wrap up joint training in Visakhapatnam, embark on sea phase of exercise Tiger Triumph 2025
Visakhapatnam, April 9: In a dynamic demonstration of bilateral military cooperation and joint operational readiness, Indian and US Armed Forces concluded a comprehensive training phase in Visakhapatnam as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025.
US escalates military action in Yemen amid Houthi defiance
Aden, April 8: The United States has intensified its military campaign against sites of the Houthi forces in Yemen, conducting 22 airstrikes across northern Yemen early Tuesday.
Indian, US troops undertake joint physical conditioning, mountain warfare training in Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025
Visakhapatnam, April 7: India-US tri-service Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, Tiger Triumph 2025, troops from the Indian Army and US Armed Forces undertook a series of joint physical training, martial arts and mountain warfare activities aimed at enhancing mutual interoperability, physical resilience and cultural understanding, a release said on Monday.
US renews airstrikes on Yemen: Houthi TV
Sanaa, April 7: The US military conducted six airstrikes on Yemen's northern provinces of Saada and Hajjah on Monday before dawn, with no casualties reported so far, the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV said.
India-US joint military exercise 'Tiger Triumph 2025' strengthens cooperation
Bengaluru, April 6: In a significant demonstration of India-US military cooperation, troops from both nations conducted an intensive joint training phase at the Duvvada Firing Range from April 2 to April 4 as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025.
Joint training at Duvvada Firing Range showcases India-US military cooperation in Tiger Triumph 2025
Visakhapatnam, April 6: In a significant demonstration of India-US military cooperation, troops from both nations conducted an intensive joint training phase at the Duvvada Firing Range, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from April 2 - 4 as part of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025. The exercise reaffirmed the growing synergy between the two militaries, enhancing interoperability, tactical coordination and operational preparedness in combat and humanitarian assistance scenarios.
India-US joint exercise Tiger Triumph commences in Vishakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam, April 2: The 4th edition of the bilateral joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) amphibious exercise between India and the US, 'Tiger TRIUMPH 2025, commenced in Vishakhapatnam on Wednesday.
India-US forces aboard INS Jalashwa for opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025
Vishakhapatnam, April 2: India-US Naval forces gathered aboard the INS Jalashwa for the opening of Exercise Tiger Triumph 2025 to enhance humanitarian assistance and disaster relief readiness.
Taiwan receives first long-awaited F-16C/D Block 70 Jets from US
Taipei, March 30: Taiwan on Friday received the first of its long-awaited 66 F-16C/D Block 70 jets from the US during a delivery ceremony held at Lockheed Martin's factory in the US's Greenville, South Carolina, Taipei Times reported on Sunday.
US boosts Indo-Pacific presence amid rising tensions with China
Manila, March 28: The US military is "posturing forward" in the Indo-Pacific area, including the Philippines, to reinforce deterrence amid rising regional tensions due to Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea (SCS), stated the Pentagon chief on Wednesday, as reported by Inquirer.net.
No IAF or chartered aircraft used for Indian immigrants' repatriation since 2020: Centre tells Parliament
New Delhi, March 27: The Centre on Thursday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Ministry of External Affairs has not hired any Indian Air Force (IAF), chartered or commercial civilian aircraft for Indian immigrants' repatriation from any country since 2020.
Multiple US airstrikes hit Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa
Sanaa, March 27: The US military conducted multiple airstrikes on Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa, residents said.
Houthis launch fresh attacks on US, Israeli targets
Sanaa, March 26: Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday that it had launched fresh attacks on a US aircraft carrier in the Red Sea and "military targets" in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv.
Top US officials discuss Houthi attack plan on Signal
Washington, March 25: Top national security officials of the US President Donald Trump administration held detailed discussions about the plan for military strikes against the Houthis of Yemen on a commercial messaging service, according to multiple news reports that were subsequently confirmed by officials.
Taiwan's military exercises to focus on invasion preparation
Taipei, March 24: Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercises will focus on China's increasing use of "gray zone" tactics and the possibility of an invasion by 2027, the Ministry of National Defence announced, Taipei Times reported.
US military launches fresh strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah airport, central province
Sanaa, March 23: The US naval forces carried out three strikes on the Hodeidah airport in the Yemeni Red Sea port city, and five strikes on the Majzar district in Yemen's central province of Marib, media reported.
Yemen's Houthis claim ballistic missile attack at central Israel
Sanaa, March 22: Yemen's Houthi group said on Saturday it had launched a ballistic missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, an assault the Israeli military said was intercepted late on Friday.
Trump announces Pentagon's decision to move forward with Sixth-Generation Fighter jet F-47
Washington DC, March 22: US President Donald Trump announced the Pentagon's decision to proceed with the development of a next-generation fighter jet, designated the F-47, during joint remarks with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth from the Oval Office on Friday (local time), CNN reported.
Ensuring US Military has greatest fighting force world has ever known: Defence Secy hosts Elon Musk at Pentagon
Washington DC, March 22: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted entrepreneur and Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Head Elon Musk at the Pentagon, where they discussed innovation, efficiency, and smarter production within the Defense Department.
Trump unveils F 47, America's sixth-generation fighter jets
Washington, March 21: President Donald Trump on Friday announced plans for the US military to induct a sixth generation of fighter jets called F 47s, a toned-down version of it will be available to allies. The aircraft is being built by Boeing.
US newspaper claims Musk will be briefed on Pentagon's plans for potential China war; Trump refutes report
Washington DC, March 21: The US Department of Defence is set to brief Elon Musk on plans for a potential war with China, according to a report by The New York Times.
US military launches fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah, Saada
Sanaa, March 21: The US military launched fresh airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah and the northern Saada province, both of which are strongholds of the Houthis, on Thursday evening.
Iran condemns US air raids on Yemen, Israeli attacks in Gaza
Tehran, March 20: Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Thursday strongly condemned continuous US airstrikes on Yemen and intensified Israeli attacks in Gaza.
Trump administration planning military buffer zones to hold illegal migrants at southern border: Report
Washington DC, March 20: The Donald Trump administration is planning to take control of the buffer zone along the southern border in New Mexico and to empower US troops to hold migrants illegally entering the country, The Washington Post reported quoting officials familiar with the matter.
Yemen's Houthis claim fourth attack on US aircraft carrier in 72 hours
Sanaa, March 19: Yemen's Houthi group said Wednesday that it has targetted the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea for the fourth time in the past 72 hours.
Houthis target US aircraft carrier for third time in 48 hours
Sanaa, March 18: Yemen's Houthi group has targeted a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea for the third time in the past 48 hours, as the US military launched fresh airstrikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa, said the group on Tuesday.
UN concerned about Houthi threats after US airstrikes in Yemen
United Nations, March 18: The United Nations is concerned about the Houthi threat to resume attacks on ships in the Red Sea following US attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, a UN spokesman said.
Yemen's Houthi group targets US aircraft carrier amid fresh airstrikes
Sanaa, March 17: Yemen's Houthis on Monday launched a second attack targeting a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea after the US military conducted fresh airstrikes on Houthi targets.
US forces continue operations against Houthis; death toll reaches 53
Washington, DC, March 17: US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces are continuing their intensified operations against Houthi terrorists. The video shared by CENTCOM on X shows military aircraft taking off.
Russia's FM Lavrov urges US Secretary of State Rubio to 'immediately' halt airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis
Moscow, March 17: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) informed Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov about Washinton's decision to use military power against Yemen Houthis rebels. In response, Lavrov emphasised the need for all parties to "immediately" cease the use of force, according to Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Iraqi PM urges de-escalation, dialogue after US strikes Yemen's Houthis
Baghdad, March 17: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.
At least 13 killed in US airstrikes on Houthi sites in Yemen, Houthis vow revenge
Sanaa, March 16: The US warplanes launched airstrikes on several Houthi sites in Yemen's capital Sanna and the northern province of Saada, killing at least 13, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported.
Trump announces decisive and powerful military action against Houthi rebels in Yemen
Washington DC, March 16: US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) announced "decisive and powerful" military action against Yemen's Houthi rebels, accusing them of piracy, violence and terrorism targeting Americans.
Ukraine says US resumes military aid to Kyiv
Kyiv, March 12: US military aid to Ukraine has been restored, the Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported Wednesday.
US military decries North Korea's missile launches, calls on it to refrain from 'destabilising' acts
Washington, March 10: The US military condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches on Monday, calling on it to refrain from further "unlawful" and "destabilising" acts and reaffirming America's "ironclad" security commitment to South Korea and Japan.