South Korean President Lee Jae Myung reveals that North Korea is almost ready to deploy an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of delivering a nuclear weapon to the United States. Though re-entry technology remains a challenge, it could be resolved soon. Lee urges diplomatic talks to reduce nuclear threats amid rising tensions in the region.

South Korea sounds alarm as North Korea nears completion of nuclear-capable ICBM

#Gravitas Iranian state television released footage of what it claims are secret documents, exposing Israel’s most guarded military and nuclear programs, including the country's nuclear facilities.  

Iran Ready To Hit Israel Through Spies In IDF, Nuclear Command

The United States showcased its Typhon intermediate-range missile system in Japan for the first time, underscoring Washington and Tokyo's growing willingness to field weapons that Beijing has condemned as destabilising.



Japan Hosts US Typhon For The First Time, Typhon's Range Targets China & Russia

Explore why fighter jets are painted grey and the strategic advantages of this color choice. Learn about stealth technology, camouflage, visibility reduction, and how grey paint enhances combat effectiveness in military aviation operations.

Fighter jets are painted grey to blend in with the sky and clouds, making them harder to spot visually. This colour also helps reduce radar detection and limits heat from the sun. The grey shade balances camouflage at different altitudes and includes advanced paint technology.

Why are fighter jets painted grey?

Russia claims a crushing three-fold advantage on Ukraine's front lines, pushing steadily deeper into eastern territories. Ukraine responds with fierce drone strikes, targeting Russian military installations far behind enemy lines.
As battles rage and bodies fall, Trump signals a second wave of sanctions escalating the war beyond the battlefield. Watch explosive footage and analysis of the deadly fight for eastern Ukraine’s future.

Russia vs USA: Moscow overpowers Washington three to one | Ukraine's deadliest hour

Beijing – China unveiled a formidable display of next-generation AI-powered weaponry and strategic defense systems during its Military Day Parade, capturing global attention with its growing emphasis on autonomous warfare capabilities.

Among the highlights were unmanned combat drones, hypersonic missiles guided by AI, and autonomous land vehicles, all of which signaled China’s rapid leap into the era of intelligent warfare. The technological showcase underscored Beijing’s ambitions to dominate not just traditional battlefields, but also the digital and autonomous theatres of war.

Victory day parade 2025: China's AI powered military steals the limelight

Russia and China have conducted a joint submarine drill, showcasing deepening military cooperation and strategic alignment. The exercise highlights both nations' growing naval capabilities amid rising global tensions and signals a united front against Western influence in key maritime regions.

China-Russia launch joint submarine patrols | Britain's hunt for Russian super-sub

Russia and China flex military muscle: Hold submarine drill

A new report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) has revealed a secret North Korean missile base near the Chinese border. Known as the Sinpung-dong facility, it allegedly houses 6 to 9 nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and could pose a serious threat to East Asia and the continental United States. 

Pyongyang's secret military base: N Korea undeclared ballistic missiles

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the mobilization of over 4.5 million militia fighters across the country in response to what he calls escalating U.S. threats. This move comes just days after the United States doubled its bounty on Maduro’s arrest to $50 million and deployed three warships in the Caribbean under the guise of anti-drug operations.

U.S. sends 3 warships near Venezuela coast | Maduro to mobile millions in militia

These top 7 nations have a strong military base and are continuously enhancing their military strength as well as capabilities in terms of personnel, weapons, missiles, aircraft, drones, ships, and submarines. Let's have a look at it.

These top 7 nations have a strong military base and are continuously enhancing their military strength as well as capabilities in terms of personnel, weapons, missiles, aircraft, drones, ships, and submarines. Let's have a look at it.

Who rules the battlefield? Meet the 7 military superpowers of 2025 — India's rank will surprise you

Germany warns conscription may return as troop numbers fall short. Chancellor Merz vows to build Europe’s strongest military.

Germany defence minister warns of return to conscription

US President Donald <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trump">Trump</a>&nbsp;is planning to celebrate his 79th birthday and the US Army's 250th anniversary in one huge celebration, that will reportedly include parades, tanks, cannons and warplanes.&nbsp;
His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials.
The twin celebration will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington, 6,500 troops, and around 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington, to mark Trump's birthday and Army's anniversary.
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The cost will also depend on whether there will be a massive parade or not. However, these estimated costs do not include what the Beltway would have to bear post celebration, including trash pickup and road repairs from the weight of the tanks.&nbsp;
The official further said that the Army is planning on sending about two dozen M1 Abrams tanks for the celebration.
Earlier Reuters reported that Trump's plan would include more than 6500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington.&nbsp;
The parade will also feature thousands of soldiers who will be housed in Trump's government office buildings in Washington DC, according to new Army planning documents received by USA Today. One of the Defence Department officials said, &ldquo;Bring your sleeping bags.&rdquo;
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<h2>Critics react</h2>
After Trump's plan went viral, critics started slamming the administration, calling such a parade &nbsp;an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, given the mission of Trump and Elon Musk&rsquo;s "so-called Department of Government Efficiency."
Such military parades in the US are rare, while it is usual in other countries during victories celebration in battle, or showcasing military might.&nbsp;
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His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials. WORLD trending

US President Donald Trump is planning to celebrate his 79th birthday and the US Army's 250th anniversary in one huge celebration, that will reportedly include parades, tanks, cannons and warplanes. His birthday celebration will cost somewhere between $25 million to $45 million in taxpayers dollars, Reuters reported citing US officials. The twin celebration will include as many as 25 tanks rolling through Washington, 6,500 troops, and around 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington, to mark Trump's birthday and Army's anniversary. Also read: Trump’s Qatar visit: US inks deals worth more than $240 billion with Qatar, Boeing lands record deal The cost will also depend on whether there will be a massive parade or not. However, these estimated costs do not include what the Beltway would have to bear post celebration, including trash pickup and road repairs from the weight of the tanks. The official further said that the Army is planning on sending about two dozen M1 Abrams tanks for the celebration. Earlier Reuters reported that Trump's plan would include more than 6500 troops, about 150 vehicles and 50 aircraft moving to Washington. The parade will also feature thousands of soldiers who will be housed in Trump's government office buildings in Washington DC, according to new Army planning documents received by USA Today. One of the Defence Department officials said, “Bring your sleeping bags.” Also read: 'Flying palace': What's inside Qatar's $400M luxury airplane for Donald Trump Critics react After Trump's plan went viral, critics started slamming the administration, calling such a parade an authoritarian display of power that is wasteful, given the mission of Trump and Elon Musk’s "so-called Department of Government Efficiency." Such military parades in the US are rare, while it is usual in other countries during victories celebration in battle, or showcasing military might. Also read: Trump's homeland secretary Kristi Noem to get $50 million private jet? What we know about her luxury demand

'Huge military parade, 50 aircraft and more': Trump's birthday celebration cost REVEALED | Know his detailed plan

A new trade agreement between the U.S. And china to roll back high tariffs on each other’s goods could reduce the competitive edge india had gained amid escalating trade tensions between the two global powers.
Previously, India benefited from a significant tariff gap.

US-China Tariff Deal Hits India’s Edge

US-China tariff deal hits India’s edge

Asia-pacific markets opened higher today as investors welcomed signs of progress in US-China trade talks over the weekend.

 Mainland china’s CSI 300 index edged up 0.42%, while Hong Kong's hang Seng index gained close to one percent.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 and south Korea's Kospi also gained...

US-China trade talks keeps investors busy

South African troops who are withdrawing from the conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo will be back home by this month, according to the country's defense chief. Under the phased withdrawal, which began on the 29th of April, the South African troops will exit the DRC via Rwanda and Tanzania, from where they will return to South Africa by sea and air. The soldiers are part of the South African Development Community (SADC) regional force that was deployed in the DRC in December 2023 during a resurgence of the M23 armed movement.

South Africa Defence Chief: DRC exit to be completed by May-end

The Chinese Coast Guard seized a disputed reef near a major military outpost of the Philippines in the South China Sea, reported Beijing&rsquo;s state media, triggering the age-old tensions with Manila.
China&rsquo;s state broadcaster, CCTV, released images of four officers, wearing all black and holding the Chinese flag, on the disputed, uninhabited reef of Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands.
Sandy Cay is near a Philippine military outpost on Thitu Island, which Manila uses to track Chinese movements in the area.
China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea despite claims from other countries and an international ruling that said Beijing&rsquo;s position has no legal basis.
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The Chinese Coast Guard has reportedly left the 200 square metre island and there is no sign that China is permanently occupying it.
The White House said reports of China seizing the reef were &ldquo;deeply concerning if true&rdquo;.
China and the Philippines have engaged in confrontations in the contested South China Sea waters for months. Manila is currently taking part in joint military drills with the United States named &ldquo;Balikatan&rdquo;, or &ldquo;shoulder to shoulder&rdquo;, which will include an integrated air and missile defence simulation for the first time. Beijing has slammed the drill and termed it &lsquo;destabilising&rsquo;.
Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pahalgam-attack-union-minister-puri-slams-bilawals-provocative-remark-says-pakistan-in-terminal-decline-9005580" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in &lsquo;terminal decline&rsquo;</a> The Chinese Coast Guard &ldquo;implemented maritime control&rdquo; over the Tiexian Reef, also known as Sandy Cay, during the middle of April, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday (April 26). The sandbank, part of the Spratly Islands, lies near Thitu Island, and is also called Pag-asa. CCTV said the Coast Guard landed on Sandy Cay to &ldquo;exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction&rdquo; over the reef, carry out an &ldquo;inspection&rdquo; and &ldquo;collect video evidence regarding the illegal activities of the Philippine side&rdquo;. There are no signs of China permanently occupying the reef or building a structure on it. Beijing and Manila have been blaming each other for causing the ecological degradation of several disputed landforms in the South China Sea.
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There have been wrangles over territory in the South China Sea for centuries, but tension has grown in the recent years. Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei have staked claims on islands and various zones in the sea.

World: China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea despite claims from other countries and an international ruling that said Beijing’s position has no legal basis.

The Chinese Coast Guard seized a disputed reef near a major military outpost of the Philippines in the South China Sea, reported Beijing’s state media, triggering the age-old tensions with Manila. China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, released images of four officers, wearing all black and holding the Chinese flag, on the disputed, uninhabited reef of Sandy Cay in the Spratly Islands. Sandy Cay is near a Philippine military outpost on Thitu Island, which Manila uses to track Chinese movements in the area. China claims sovereignty over almost all of the South China Sea despite claims from other countries and an international ruling that said Beijing’s position has no legal basis. Also Read | After Indus Waters Treaty suspension, BJP MP calls for stopping water to Bangladesh The Chinese Coast Guard has reportedly left the 200 square metre island and there is no sign that China is permanently occupying it. The White House said reports of China seizing the reef were “deeply concerning if true”. China and the Philippines have engaged in confrontations in the contested South China Sea waters for months. Manila is currently taking part in joint military drills with the United States named “Balikatan”, or “shoulder to shoulder”, which will include an integrated air and missile defence simulation for the first time. Beijing has slammed the drill and termed it ‘destabilising’. Also Read | Pahalgam attack: Union Minister Puri slams Bilawal's provocative remark, says Pakistan in ‘terminal decline’ The Chinese Coast Guard “implemented maritime control” over the Tiexian Reef, also known as Sandy Cay, during the middle of April, state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday (April 26). The sandbank, part of the Spratly Islands, lies near Thitu Island, and is also called Pag-asa. CCTV said the Coast Guard landed on Sandy Cay to “exercise sovereignty and jurisdiction” over the reef, carry out an “inspection” and “collect video evidence regarding the illegal activities of the Philippine side”. There are no signs of China permanently occupying the reef or building a structure on it. Beijing and Manila have been blaming each other for causing the ecological degradation of several disputed landforms in the South China Sea. Also Read | Terrorists covered rugged terrain from Kokernag to Pahalgam in 22 hours for attack: Source There have been wrangles over territory in the South China Sea for centuries, but tension has grown in the recent years. Vietnam, the Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Brunei have staked claims on islands and various zones in the sea.

China seizes disputed reef near Philippines’ key military outpost in South China Sea, sparks tensions

Tehran's nuclear programme has seen shifts motivated by wars, global scrutiny and covert operations. We track Iran's uranium enrichment cycle.

Iran and US set for critical nuclear talks in Oman

China's military shake-up: President Xi Jinping has reportedly dismissed the number two general of the Chinese army — a move seen as one of the most dramatic in his ongoing anti-corruption crackdown.

Xi dismisses high-ranking general in unprecedented move

Tensions between the US and Iran escalate as Iran issues a stern warning to President Trump. Meanwhile, Houthi rebels launch a missile barrage, further intensifying the conflict. The global community watches closely as fears of a larger confrontation grow. Will these developments mark the beginning of a global war? Stay tuned for live updates on this ongoing crisis.

Iran Ready To Give Harsh Response If US, Israel Attack

With the B2 bombers stationed at Diego Garcia and warships converging on West Asia, Washington is flexing its military muscle. Tehran, defiant as ever, vows retaliation, setting the stage for a dangerous showdown in an already volatile region.

US flexes military muscle in West Asia amid rising tensions

The Indian Defence Ministry has approved procurement proposals totaling more than Rs 54,000 crore to enhance the country's defense capabilities, including modernizing equipment and strengthening forces.

India clears Rs 54,000 crore Defence acquisition, 2025 marked as the 'year of reforms'

China has put its military on war footing. China has made a string of changes to its regulations on the People's Liberation Army, emphasizing the significance of war readiness and overseas missions. Watch this report for more details!

China amends military rules for war readiness; new rules echo President Xi's military goals

A small plane that crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least four people on board, was contracted by the American military, the US embassy confirmed without further detail.
The Philippine military said in a statement it could not release information about the crash on Mindanao island as the matter was classified and an investigation was ongoing.
Small numbers of American troops are put on short-term rotational deployments in the Philippines, where the US military has helped provide intelligence to troops battling militants linked to the Islamic State group that remains active on Mindanao.
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The US Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii did not immediately respond to inquiries.
Regional police spokesman Jopy Ventura told AFP that officers had not yet determined the cause of the fixed-wing aircraft's crash on a farm near the municipality of Ampatuan.
None of the four known victims had so far been identified, he said, adding that police and soldiers had been deployed to the site to prevent potential tampering with evidence.
The plane's tail number, identified by police as N349CA, was registered to defence firm Metrea, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware, which identified it as a Beechcraft Super King Air B300.
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The Metra website describes the company as a "leading provider of effects-as-a-service to national security partners across multiple domains and over a dozen mission areas".
Municipal rescuer Rhea Martin told AFP her team had found four dead bodies at the crash site.
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"The bodies were found near the plane," she told AFP, adding: "The plane was cut in half."
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Philippine military said in a statement it could not release information about the crash on Mindanao island as the matter was classified and an investigation was ongoing.

A small plane that crashed in the southern Philippines on Thursday, killing at least four people on board, was contracted by the American military, the US embassy confirmed without further detail. The Philippine military said in a statement it could not release information about the crash on Mindanao island as the matter was classified and an investigation was ongoing. Small numbers of American troops are put on short-term rotational deployments in the Philippines, where the US military has helped provide intelligence to troops battling militants linked to the Islamic State group that remains active on Mindanao. Also read: Washington DC plane crash: All 67 bodies recovered from deadly collision The US Indo-Pacific Command in Hawaii did not immediately respond to inquiries. Regional police spokesman Jopy Ventura told AFP that officers had not yet determined the cause of the fixed-wing aircraft's crash on a farm near the municipality of Ampatuan. None of the four known victims had so far been identified, he said, adding that police and soldiers had been deployed to the site to prevent potential tampering with evidence. The plane's tail number, identified by police as N349CA, was registered to defence firm Metrea, according to flight-tracking site FlightAware, which identified it as a Beechcraft Super King Air B300. Also read: Two airport workers arrested for leaking video of DC plane crash. What was there in the video? The Metra website describes the company as a "leading provider of effects-as-a-service to national security partners across multiple domains and over a dozen mission areas". Municipal rescuer Rhea Martin told AFP her team had found four dead bodies at the crash site. Also read: Who was Captain Rebecca Lobach, third soldier aboard Black Hawk identified in DC plane crash? "The bodies were found near the plane," she told AFP, adding: "The plane was cut in half." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

US military-contracted plane crashes in southern Philippines, four killed

After China's measured retaliatory response to US tariffs, President Donald Trump has said that he is not in a hurry to speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping. On the other hand, the European Union trade head, Maroš Šefčovič, said that the Union wants to engage with the United States pretty quickly over Donald Trump's planned tariffs. Watch in for more details!

US-China Trade Tension: How is China playing to win Trump's trade war

Eighteen paramilitary personnel were killed and three others seriously wounded in an ambush in Balochistan, Pakistan.

Pakistan: 18 Paramilitaries Killed In Balochistan Ambush

Transgender soldiers have filed a lawsuit against new gender reforms in the military, challenging policies introduced under the Trump administration’s efforts to reshape military regulations.

Trump 2.0: Transgender soldiers file case against gender reform in military

India is ramping up its efforts to bolster its domestic arms industry, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign imports and enhance national security. This move comes as part of a broader initiative to modernize the country's defense capabilities and boost local manufacturing in response to regional security challenges.

India expands efforts to strengthen domestic arms industry amid rising security concerns

Iran has launched air defense drills near its nuclear facility, a move aimed at enhancing security in the region amid rising tensions and growing concerns about its nuclear program.

Iran To Expand Military Strength? Tehran Conducts Military Drills Near Nuclear Facility | World DNA

The military in Chad successfully thwarted an armed assault on the presidential complex, resulting in the deaths of 19 individuals. The attack was swiftly addressed by security forces, preventing further casualties and ensuring the safety of key government buildings.

Chad Military foils armed attack on Presidential complex, 19 dead

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