The Ukrainian military made headway into the Kherson region as they entered Kherson City on Friday following the evacuation by the Russian forces. It was a significant step forward for Ukraine as Kherson was one of the regions that were annexed by Russia following a series of referendums termed sham by Ukraine and the West.

Ukrainian forces enter Kherson city following ‘complete evacuation’ by Russian military

The war in Ukraine continues to catch Moscow off guard. It's soldiers were seen vacating regions held for several months. Russia has withdrawn its troops from the town of Lehman in Eastern Ukraine to avoid being surrounded by Ukraine's army.

Ukraine recaptures Eastern town of Lyman, Russian forces retreat from Donetsk city

Women now operate in all wings of the Indian defence force. In a first, an all-women naval crew carried out martime reconnaissance aboard a Donier aircraft.

India@75: Women in Indian armed forces

India's Army was stunted after the country gained independence in 1947, as the forces were was divided with Pakistan. Here's the origin story of India's defence force.

India@75: Origin story of India's defence force

Sudanese forces have fired tear gas on protesters near presidential palace. As per reports, nine people have been killed in largest anti-coup rally. Meanwhile, UN has condemned the violence and called in unacceptable.

Sudan: Protesters demand democracy, forces fire tear gas on protesters

Indian security forces have beefed up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists were killed in an encounter. At least 40 terrorists have been killed in J&K this year.

India: Forces beef up security in the Kashmir valley after terrorists killed in encounter

Indian Army in the latest crackdown on Terrorism, has conducted multiple cordons and search operations and killed 4 terrorists in the Indian region of Kashmir.

Indian forces crackdown on Terrorism: 4 terrorists killed in India's Kashmir

Holding supposedly the world's biggest nuclear arsenal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has placed strategic forces on high alert on Sunday as his forces are embroiled in conflict with Ukraine.

Nuclear war outbreak’s fear grows. What are nuke capabilities of Russia?  

When Russia first invaded Ukraine, war experts said that a nuclear strike would be unlikely, but nonetheless a matter of concern, considering that the invasion launched Europe's greatest military campaign since WWII.

Russia-Ukraine conflict: Will there be a nuclear war? Your questions answered

Belarus has decided to give up on its non-nuclear status as on Monday it voted to allow the country to host nuclear weapons and Russian forces permanently. Central Election Commission head Igor Karpenko said that 65.

Ukraine invasion: Belarus gives up non-nuclear status, approves hosting Russian forces permanently

Russian forces have captured the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, an adviser to the Ukrainian presidential office, Mykhailo Podolyak, said on Thursday. "It is impossible to say the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is safe after a totally pointless attack by the Russians.

Russian forces capture Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, says official

Indian security forces have neutralised terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir's Srinagar. Two pistols have also been recovered after the operation.

Indian security forces neutralise terrorists in Srinagar, 2 pistols recovered after operation

A UN report seen by Reuters says the Taliban and its allies are believed to have killed scores of former Afghan officials, security force members and people who worked with the international military contingent since the US-led pullout.

UN report says Taliban have killed scores of former Afghan officials, others

The Indian Air Force's prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh last year were a testament to the combat readiness of the force, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhary said on Friday.

Won't allow external forces to violate our territory, says Air Chief Marshal

In an attempt to recapture the 266 inmates, who escaped a Nigerian prison on Sunday, the prison service said on Tuesday that it has nabbed a total of 114 inmates.

114 of 266 inmates recaptured by Nigerian forces after mass jailbreak  

With the possibility of an ISIS terror attack, the US military has decided to establish "alternative routes" to Kabul airport. The development comes as US President Joe Biden met with senior officials to discuss the security situation in Afghanistan and counter-terrorism operations against the terror group ISIS-K on Saturday.

US forces establish alternate routes to Kabul airport over ISIS threat

At least four Palestinians were killed Monday in clashes with Israeli security forces at Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank, an Israeli official and the Palestinian health ministry said.

Four Palestinians killed in clashes with Israel forces

The capital of Jawzjan province in northern Afghanistan fell to the Taliban after week-long violent clashes with the government forces, TOLO News reported on Saturday.

Sheberghan: Taliban captures second Afghan provincial capital

Sheberghan, which is the capital of northern Jawzjan province, is witnessing heavy fighting for second day as Taliban takes over some key areas, including the provincial prison, a TOLOnews report said.

Heavy fighting continues between Afghan govt forces, Taliban in Sheberghan  

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Saturday that the Afghan security forces' first job was to make sure they could slow the Taliban's momentum before attempting to retake territory, as Afghan forces plan to consolidate forces around strategically important parts of the country.

First task for Afghan forces is to slow Taliban's momentum: Lloyd Austin

The US and French defence chiefs signed a new "roadmap" for cooperation between their special operations forces Friday as both seek to build international efforts to counter non-state threats like Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State group.

US, France expand special forces cooperation

Although initial reports did not indicate any casualties or damage, US forces in eastern Syria took indirect fire on Saturday, a US defence official said. It was the latest incident in a series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria in recent days.

No casualties, damage in attack against US forces in Syria: Official

Government forces plan a counteroffensive in Afghanistan's northern provinces after losing ground to the Taliban, Russia's RIA news agency quoted an adviser to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani as saying on Monday.

Afghan forces plan counteroffensive in northern provinces: Adviser

American troops pulled out of their main military base in Afghanistan on Friday, leaving behind a piece of the World Trade Center they buried 20 years ago in a country that could descend into civil war without them.

Era ends, uncertainty looms as US forces quit main Afghanistan base

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