As the conflict intensifies in Ukraine, students have been struggling to move out of the embattled country. Meanwhile, parents of an Indian student stranded in Ukraine have said that their son was living in bunkers. They further revealed that missiles were falling near his hostel.

"There was a missile that fell down near their hostel, so they are very afraid about their life. Now they are getting a shelter by their own way," said Shibu, father of student Ciran.&nbsp;

India is evacuating its citizens from neighbouring countries of Ukraine as the airspace of the country has been shut since Russia invaded it. The students have been advised by the government to move to the nearest countries from their place. These countries include Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and others.

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This comes in when three C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, carrying 629 Indians from neighbouring countries of Ukraine, landed at the Hindan air base near New Delhi on Saturday morning.

Till date, the IAF has flown 10 flights to bring back 2,056 passengers, while taking 26 tonnes of relief load to these countries, as part of Op Ganga, the IAF said in a statement.

Eleven more special civilian flights are also expected to land today with more than 2,200 Indians from Ukraine's neighbouring countries, according to reports.

So far, around 20,000 Indians have left the war-torn country since India issued its first travel advisories in mid-February.

More than 2,000 Indians are still stuck in Ukraine, the government said, adding that arrangements are being made to evacuate everyone.

(With inputs from agencies)

As the conflict intensifies in Ukraine, students have been struggling to move out of the embattled country. Meanwhile, parents of an Indian student stranded in Ukraine have said that their son was living in bunkers.

As the conflict intensifies in Ukraine, students have been struggling to move out of the embattled country. Meanwhile, parents of an Indian student stranded in Ukraine have said that their son was living in bunkers. They further revealed that missiles were falling near his hostel. "There was a missile that fell down near their hostel, so they are very afraid about their life. Now they are getting a shelter by their own way," said Shibu, father of student Ciran. India is evacuating its citizens from neighbouring countries of Ukraine as the airspace of the country has been shut since Russia invaded it. The students have been advised by the government to move to the nearest countries from their place. These countries include Romania, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and others. Also read | Operation Ganga: Three IAF’s C-17 aircraft land in India with 629 citizens This comes in when three C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force, carrying 629 Indians from neighbouring countries of Ukraine, landed at the Hindan air base near New Delhi on Saturday morning. Till date, the IAF has flown 10 flights to bring back 2,056 passengers, while taking 26 tonnes of relief load to these countries, as part of Op Ganga, the IAF said in a statement. Eleven more special civilian flights are also expected to land today with more than 2,200 Indians from Ukraine's neighbouring countries, according to reports. So far, around 20,000 Indians have left the war-torn country since India issued its first travel advisories in mid-February. More than 2,000 Indians are still stuck in Ukraine, the government said, adding that arrangements are being made to evacuate everyone. (With inputs from agencies)

Ukraine invasion: Parents of Indian student reveal that missiles are falling near hostels

South Korea's military said that North Korea has fired an "unidentified projectile". This comes as Pyongyang's eighth launch this year. "North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.&nbsp;

No further details were given out.&nbsp;

Japan also confirmed this launch. A defence ministry spokesman, while speaking to AFP said, "potential ballistic missile(s)" were fired from North Korea. The Japanese coastguard also issued a warning to vessels about a "potentially ballistic missile possibly launched from North Korea".

Japanese foreign minister Masayoshi was on live TV, talking about Ukraine when news of North Korea's launch came out.&nbsp;

"This situation in Ukraine is not something that stays just in Ukraine or in Europe. But it could potentially affect the entire world, or Indo-Pacific region or in East Asia in our view," he said.

Pyongyang had carried out a series of weapons tests last month. This also included one of its most powerful missiles since 2017.

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However, due to the Beijing Olympics, there was an unexpected calm on the peninsula, which did not stay for that long.&nbsp;

Earlier in January, Kim Jong-Un's regime said that it had tested a hypersonic missile. South Korea's military said North Korea tested a suspected ballistic missile that fell into the sea.&nbsp;

South Korea's military said the new test was conducted in the morning on Tuesday as the "projectile" landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called it "regrettable".

UN members including Japan and Albania had earlier condemned the previous missile test even as US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called it a "miscalculation and escalation" on part of North Korea.

(With inputs from agencies)

South Korea's military said that North Korea has fired an "unidentified projectile". This comes as Pyongyang's eighth launch this year. "North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement.

South Korea's military said that North Korea has fired an "unidentified projectile". This comes as Pyongyang's eighth launch this year. "North Korea fired an unidentified projectile eastward," the Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. No further details were given out. Japan also confirmed this launch. A defence ministry spokesman, while speaking to AFP said, "potential ballistic missile(s)" were fired from North Korea. The Japanese coastguard also issued a warning to vessels about a "potentially ballistic missile possibly launched from North Korea". Japanese foreign minister Masayoshi was on live TV, talking about Ukraine when news of North Korea's launch came out. "This situation in Ukraine is not something that stays just in Ukraine or in Europe. But it could potentially affect the entire world, or Indo-Pacific region or in East Asia in our view," he said. Pyongyang had carried out a series of weapons tests last month. This also included one of its most powerful missiles since 2017. Also read | North Korea tests another suspected ballistic missile However, due to the Beijing Olympics, there was an unexpected calm on the peninsula, which did not stay for that long. Earlier in January, Kim Jong-Un's regime said that it had tested a hypersonic missile. South Korea's military said North Korea tested a suspected ballistic missile that fell into the sea. South Korea's military said the new test was conducted in the morning on Tuesday as the "projectile" landed outside Japan's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called it "regrettable". UN members including Japan and Albania had earlier condemned the previous missile test even as US ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield called it a "miscalculation and escalation" on part of North Korea. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korea fires an 'unidentified projectile' in what comes as the eighth launch this year

India's $375-billion defence deal with the Philippines is a huge boost to New Delhi's hopes of becoming an exporter of defence platforms. But what will be India’s next big defence export? Can the LCA 'Tejas' become a "game-changer" for India’s defence manufacturing?

Can Tejas become India's next biggest defence export to the world?

Israel says that a Hezbollah drone conducted a 40-minute tour of Northern Israel after penetrating its airspace. The Israeli military fired interceptor missiles.

Israeli military fires interceptor missiles as drone penetrate Israeli airspace

Israel fires missiles at Hezbollah drone after it enters Israel's airspace

In a boost to Taiwan's missile defense systems, the United States has approved a 100 million dollar defense support contract. The approval comes amid heightened tensions with China, it will sustain maintain and improve the self-ruled island's patriot missile defense system.

United States approves $100 million deal for Taiwan's missile upgrade

North Korea continues to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during the past year and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important revenue source for Pyongyang, our next report gets you the details.

UN Report: North Korea's ballistic missile program in full swing

North Korea test-fired 7 missiles in January 2022 alone. The 7th test has sent alarm bells ringing. On Sunday, Pyongyang launched the Hwasong-12 missile which has South Asia and Guam within striking range. The test is being called a 'wake-up call'. Palki Sharma explains.

Gravitas: Wake-up Call? North Korea test-fires 7th missile in 1 month

After Pyongyang sent a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into space on Sunday, the US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions.&nbsp;

A senior Biden administration official told reporters, "We believe it is completely appropriate and completely correct to start having some serious discussions."

The US has frequently sought dialogue with North Korea under Joe Biden's leadership, but has been turned down.

Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, met with Donald Trump three times, but none of the meetings resulted in Kim's desire for the sanctions to be lifted.

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According to a Biden official, the latest North Korean test is part of an "increasingly destabilising" pattern that is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions and thus international law.&nbsp; 
 
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A US official spoke out after North Korea's largest missile test since 2017.

The launch was viewed as a step forward in the process of resuming long-range testing.

"Of course, we're concerned," the US official said, that Pyongyang might do so and end a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear testing.&nbsp; 
 
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"It requires a response," he said. "You will see us taking some steps that are designed to show our commitment to our allies … and at the same time we reiterate our call for diplomacy. We stand ready and we are very serious about trying to have discussions that address concerns on both sides."&nbsp;

Pyongyang's playbook of brinkmanship to gain concessions appears to have been revived with the missile fired on Sunday, which appeared to be the most powerful since Biden took office.

The missile was fired on a high trajectory, allegedly to avoid neighbouring countries' territorial territories, reaching a maximum altitude of 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles) and travelling 800 kilometres (497 miles) before landing in the sea, according to the Japanese and South Korean forces.

The flight details point to North Korea's longest-range missile since 2017, when it sent two ballistic missiles over Japan and three more that had the ability to strike deep into the United States.

This month, North Korea has launched seven missiles.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

After Pyongyang sent a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into space on Sunday, the US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions.

After Pyongyang sent a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile into space on Sunday, the US issued a straightforward call to North Korea to join direct negotiations regarding its nuclear and missile programmes with no preconditions. A senior Biden administration official told reporters, "We believe it is completely appropriate and completely correct to start having some serious discussions." The US has frequently sought dialogue with North Korea under Joe Biden's leadership, but has been turned down. Kim Jong-un, the North Korean leader, met with Donald Trump three times, but none of the meetings resulted in Kim's desire for the sanctions to be lifted. Also read | North Korea's Kim takes toilet with him even abroad, and anyone using it will be killed. But why? According to a Biden official, the latest North Korean test is part of an "increasingly destabilising" pattern that is in violation of UN Security Council resolutions and thus international law. Also read | In 7th test in 2022, North Korea fires longest-range missile since 2017 A US official spoke out after North Korea's largest missile test since 2017. The launch was viewed as a step forward in the process of resuming long-range testing. "Of course, we're concerned," the US official said, that Pyongyang might do so and end a self-imposed moratorium on nuclear testing. Also read | North Korea’s latest missile test appears to be its boldest in years "It requires a response," he said. "You will see us taking some steps that are designed to show our commitment to our allies … and at the same time we reiterate our call for diplomacy. We stand ready and we are very serious about trying to have discussions that address concerns on both sides." Pyongyang's playbook of brinkmanship to gain concessions appears to have been revived with the missile fired on Sunday, which appeared to be the most powerful since Biden took office. The missile was fired on a high trajectory, allegedly to avoid neighbouring countries' territorial territories, reaching a maximum altitude of 2,000 kilometres (1,242 miles) and travelling 800 kilometres (497 miles) before landing in the sea, according to the Japanese and South Korean forces. The flight details point to North Korea's longest-range missile since 2017, when it sent two ballistic missiles over Japan and three more that had the ability to strike deep into the United States. This month, North Korea has launched seven missiles. (With inputs from agencies)

After latest missile test by Pyongyang, US urges North Korea to join direct talks 

UAE has intercepted and destroyed yet another ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels towards the gulf country. Marking the third such incident to take place in this month itself, taking to twitter the UAE defense ministry in a statement said and 'air defenses intercepted and destroyed the ballistic missile launched by the Houthi terrorist group'

UAE 'ready to deal with any threats', intercepts 3rd Houthi missile

UAE foils third ballistic missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels

North Korea on Sunday carried out what appeared to be its boldest ballistic missile test in years, raising the stakes in a flurry of launches that analysts said were meant to put pressure on President Joe Biden.

The missile was launched at 7:52 a.m. from the North Korean province of Jagang, which borders China, and flew across the North before falling into the sea off the country’s east coast, the South Korean military said. It was the North’s seventh missile test this month.

The office of South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, called the projectile an intermediate-range ballistic missile and condemned the test as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Flight data suggested it was the North’s most powerful launch since November 2017, when it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew much higher.

Moon warned that North Korea could soon end the self-imposed moratorium on long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests that its leader, Kim Jong Un, announced in 2018. Last ​week, Kim ​suggested that his government might resume such tests.

“If it’s an intermediate-range ballistic missile that they launched, it means that North Korea has come close to abandoning its moratorium,” Moon said at a meeting of his National Security Council, which he convened in response to the Sunday launch, his office said.

“North Korea must stop raising tensions and pressure and accept offers from South Korea and the United States to restart dialogue,” he said.

The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command condemned the launch and urged the North “to refrain from further destabilizing acts,” though it said the test had posed no immediate threat to the United States or its allies. In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that Japan “strongly” protested the test.

North Korea appears to have carried out more missile tests in January than in any month since Kim came to power a decade ago. The launch Sunday was its third in the last week.

Kim has vowed to focus on expanding the North’s nuclear and missile capabilities since 2019, when his direct diplomacy with then-President Donald Trump collapsed. He has rebuffed the Biden administration’s repeated offers to resume talks “without preconditions”; instead, he has ordered his government to prepare for “long-term confrontation” with the United States.

Moon and South Korean analysts said the recent tests reminded them of 2017. That year, the first of Trump’s presidency, the North steadily escalated its weapons tests, from short-range missile launches to intermediate-range ballistic missile tests. Eventually, it tested three ICBMs and what it said was a hydrogen bomb.

Trump responded by persuading the U.N. Security Council to impose more sanctions on the North and by famously threatening the country with “fire and fury.” He went on to meet directly with Kim three times, but their personal diplomacy ended with no agreement on rolling back North Korea’s nuclear program or lifting the sanctions.

“It has been the same cycle repeating itself: North Korean provocations, followed by a round of negotiations and their collapse and a pause in diplomacy,” said Cheon Seong-whun, a former head of the Korea Institute for National Unification, a government-funded research institute in Seoul. “North Korea is now starting the cycle all over again, raising tensions with missile provocations.

“Its goal is to make the United States and its allies accept its nuclear arsenal as a fait accompli,” he said.

The last time North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile was in September 2017, when it tested its Hwasong-12 missile.

The missile launched Sunday was fired at a steep angle, reaching an altitude of 1,242 miles while covering a distance of 497 miles, South Korean defense officials said. When North Korea tests intermediate- and long-range missiles, it usually launches them at a steep angle.

That ensures that they don’t fly over Japan, which would be considered extremely provocative by Tokyo, Washington and their allies. Such missiles could cover much more distance if they were launched at normal ballistic missile trajectories.

The flight data from Sunday’s launch was comparable to that of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile that North Korea launched in May 2017. That missile reached an altitude of 1,310 miles, landing in the sea 480 miles from the launch site.

But later that year, North Korea carried out more provocative tests of the same type of missile, launching them on trajectories that sent them over Japan. In those two tests, the missiles flew up to 2,300 miles before landing in the Pacific. That range would enable them to reach U.S. bases on Guam.

When the North last tested an ICBM, in 2017, it reached an altitude of 2,796 miles and covered a distance of 596 miles. After that test, North Korea claimed that its ballistic missiles could target parts or all of the continental United States with nuclear warheads.

Cheon and other analysts said they did not expect the North to test another ICBM immediately. They said it was likelier to raise tensions gradually, with a series of increasingly provocative moves.

Still, Yang Moo-jin, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said it was only “a matter of time” before the North launched another ICBM. “North Korea thinks that Washington is ignoring it despite its recent tests of short-range missiles,” he said. “So it is upping its pressure on Washington, calculating the timing for an ICBM test based on how Washington will respond.”

The recent launches have surprised some analysts in the region, who had expected the North to refrain from such provocations before the Winter Olympics in Beijing, which start this week. China is the North’s only major ally.

The United States’ worsening relations with China and Russia may have given Kim an opening to test weapons with impunity. When Washington asked the UN&nbsp;Security Council to impose more sanctions on North Korea for the recent tests, both Beijing and Moscow vetoed the move.

The tests enable the North to upgrade its missile forces while putting more pressure on the Biden administration to come to the table with more favoruable terms, analysts said.

Analysts said Kim also hoped to boost morale at home as his government prepares for two major events — the 80th anniversary of the birth of his father, Kim Jong Il, in February, and the 110th anniversary of the birth of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, in April. Both preceded him as North Korea’s leaders.

On Friday, North Korea’s state media said Kim Jong Un had visited “a munitions factory producing a major weapon system” to encourage his weapons developers.

Yang said the North was likely to keep testing missiles at least through May, when whoever wins South Korea’s presidential election in March will take office. “It will create an extreme situation before switching to a new phase of diplomacy with Washington and the new government in Seoul,” he said.

North Korea on Sunday carried out what appeared to be its boldest ballistic missile test in years, raising the stakes in a flurry of launches that analysts said were meant to put pressure on President Joe Biden.

North Korea on Sunday carried out what appeared to be its boldest ballistic missile test in years, raising the stakes in a flurry of launches that analysts said were meant to put pressure on President Joe Biden. The missile was launched at 7:52 a.m. from the North Korean province of Jagang, which borders China, and flew across the North before falling into the sea off the country’s east coast, the South Korean military said. It was the North’s seventh missile test this month. The office of South Korea’s president, Moon Jae-in, called the projectile an intermediate-range ballistic missile and condemned the test as a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions. Flight data suggested it was the North’s most powerful launch since November 2017, when it tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that flew much higher. Moon warned that North Korea could soon end the self-imposed moratorium on long-range ballistic missile and nuclear tests that its leader, Kim Jong Un, announced in 2018. Last week, Kim suggested that his government might resume such tests. “If it’s an intermediate-range ballistic missile that they launched, it means that North Korea has come close to abandoning its moratorium,” Moon said at a meeting of his National Security Council, which he convened in response to the Sunday launch, his office said. “North Korea must stop raising tensions and pressure and accept offers from South Korea and the United States to restart dialogue,” he said. The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command condemned the launch and urged the North “to refrain from further destabilizing acts,” though it said the test had posed no immediate threat to the United States or its allies. In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters that Japan “strongly” protested the test. North Korea appears to have carried out more missile tests in January than in any month since Kim came to power a decade ago. The launch Sunday was its third in the last week. Kim has vowed to focus on expanding the North’s nuclear and missile capabilities since 2019, when his direct diplomacy with then-President Donald Trump collapsed. He has rebuffed the Biden administration’s repeated offers to resume talks “without preconditions”; instead, he has ordered his government to prepare for “long-term confrontation” with the United States. Moon and South Korean analysts said the recent tests reminded them of 2017. That year, the first of Trump’s presidency, the North steadily escalated its weapons tests, from short-range missile launches to intermediate-range ballistic missile tests. Eventually, it tested three ICBMs and what it said was a hydrogen bomb. Trump responded by persuading the U.N. Security Council to impose more sanctions on the North and by famously threatening the country with “fire and fury.” He went on to meet directly with Kim three times, but their personal diplomacy ended with no agreement on rolling back North Korea’s nuclear program or lifting the sanctions. “It has been the same cycle repeating itself: North Korean provocations, followed by a round of negotiations and their collapse and a pause in diplomacy,” said Cheon Seong-whun, a former head of the Korea Institute for National Unification, a government-funded research institute in Seoul. “North Korea is now starting the cycle all over again, raising tensions with missile provocations. “Its goal is to make the United States and its allies accept its nuclear arsenal as a fait accompli,” he said. The last time North Korea launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile was in September 2017, when it tested its Hwasong-12 missile. The missile launched Sunday was fired at a steep angle, reaching an altitude of 1,242 miles while covering a distance of 497 miles, South Korean defense officials said. When North Korea tests intermediate- and long-range missiles, it usually launches them at a steep angle. That ensures that they don’t fly over Japan, which would be considered extremely provocative by Tokyo, Washington and their allies. Such missiles could cover much more distance if they were launched at normal ballistic missile trajectories. The flight data from Sunday’s launch was comparable to that of a Hwasong-12 intermediate-range ballistic missile that North Korea launched in May 2017. That missile reached an altitude of 1,310 miles, landing in the sea 480 miles from the launch site. But later that year, North Korea carried out more provocative tests of the same type of missile, launching them on trajectories that sent them over Japan. In those two tests, the missiles flew up to 2,300 miles before landing in the Pacific. That range would enable them to reach U.S. bases on Guam. When the North last tested an ICBM, in 2017, it reached an altitude of 2,796 miles and covered a distance of 596 miles. After that test, North Korea claimed that its ballistic missiles could target parts or all of the continental United States with nuclear warheads. Cheon and other analysts said they did not expect the North to test another ICBM immediately. They said it was likelier to raise tensions gradually, with a series of increasingly provocative moves. Still, Yang Moo-jin, a professor at the University of North Korean Studies in Seoul, said it was only “a matter of time” before the North launched another ICBM. “North Korea thinks that Washington is ignoring it despite its recent tests of short-range missiles,” he said. “So it is upping its pressure on Washington, calculating the timing for an ICBM test based on how Washington will respond.” The recent launches have surprised some analysts in the region, who had expected the North to refrain from such provocations before the Winter Olympics in Beijing, which start this week. China is the North’s only major ally. The United States’ worsening relations with China and Russia may have given Kim an opening to test weapons with impunity. When Washington asked the UN Security Council to impose more sanctions on North Korea for the recent tests, both Beijing and Moscow vetoed the move. The tests enable the North to upgrade its missile forces while putting more pressure on the Biden administration to come to the table with more favoruable terms, analysts said. Analysts said Kim also hoped to boost morale at home as his government prepares for two major events — the 80th anniversary of the birth of his father, Kim Jong Il, in February, and the 110th anniversary of the birth of his grandfather, Kim Il Sung, in April. Both preceded him as North Korea’s leaders. On Friday, North Korea’s state media said Kim Jong Un had visited “a munitions factory producing a major weapon system” to encourage his weapons developers. Yang said the North was likely to keep testing missiles at least through May, when whoever wins South Korea’s presidential election in March will take office. “It will create an extreme situation before switching to a new phase of diplomacy with Washington and the new government in Seoul,” he said.

North Korea’s latest missile test appears to be its boldest in years

A day after Kim Jong Un visited the munitions factory, North Korea tests the seventh missile this month. The latest missile is said to be the longest-range missile since 2017.

North Korea test-fires its longest-range missile since 2017

In a bid to boost its military might, North Korea on Friday confirmed that its latest rounds of weapons tests conducted this week were successful.

North Korea confirms latest weapons tests as leader Kim Jong Un visits munitions factory

Citing the threat of missile or drone attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels, the US has started to advise citizens to do not travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). &nbsp;&nbsp;

The US State Department has actually added the “threat of missile or drone attacks” to a travel advisory for the UAE, which was already on a list of “do not travel” destinations for the citizens of the United States due to the Covid pandemic. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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“The possibility of attacks affecting US citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula remains an ongoing, serious concern,” the State Department of the US said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

“Rebel groups operating in Yemen have stated an intent to attack neighbouring countries, including the UAE, using missiles and drones. Recent missile and drone attacks targetted populated areas and civilian infrastructure,” it added.&nbsp;

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In response to the travel warning from the US, an Emirati official told the AFP news agency that the UAE remains “one of the most secure countries”. &nbsp;

“This is not going to be the new normal for the UAE. We refuse to acquiesce to the threat of Houthi terror that targets our people and way of life,” the official said. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Citing the threat of missile or drone attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels, the US has started to advise citizens to do not travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Citing the threat of missile or drone attacks from Yemen-based Houthi rebels, the US has started to advise citizens to do not travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The US State Department has actually added the “threat of missile or drone attacks” to a travel advisory for the UAE, which was already on a list of “do not travel” destinations for the citizens of the United States due to the Covid pandemic. Also Read: Rockets hit Baghdad airport compound; no casualties “The possibility of attacks affecting US citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula remains an ongoing, serious concern,” the State Department of the US said. “Rebel groups operating in Yemen have stated an intent to attack neighbouring countries, including the UAE, using missiles and drones. Recent missile and drone attacks targetted populated areas and civilian infrastructure,” it added. Also Read: UAE summons people after videos appear on social media of missile interception In response to the travel warning from the US, an Emirati official told the AFP news agency that the UAE remains “one of the most secure countries”. “This is not going to be the new normal for the UAE. We refuse to acquiesce to the threat of Houthi terror that targets our people and way of life,” the official said. (With inputs from agencies)

Missile, drone attacks force US to issue travel advisory for the UAE

In its sixth missile test, this month, North Korea has fired another unidentified projectile towards the waters of its east coast.

North Korea fires more suspected missiles as it continues to flex its muscles

North Korea conducts its sixth missile test this month with another unidentified projectile fired

Russia has delivered to India all the contracted 70,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles as envisaged under a contract signed late last summer between India and Kalashnikov.

The entire delivery was made earlier this week. A source explained, "delivery was fast tracked," pointing to the short time gap between the signing of the contract and its fructification.

The Indian Ministry of Defence intends to procure 670,000 AK-203 assault rifles, and the 70,000 delivered are part of that total.

The rest of the 600,000 will be manufactured in India's Amethi under a joint venture, the contract for which was signed on December 6, 2021.

The day saw the first India-Russia 2+2 meeting at the level of foreign and defence ministers, as well as Russian President Putin's visit to the annual summit in Delhi.

The total cost of the contract is around Rs 50 billion.

As part of India's localisation of defence manufacturing, a special purpose joint venture called Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd (IRRPL) has been created for the production of 600,000 AK-203 in India. The Joint Venture is between India, represented by the Defence PSUs-Advanced Weapons &amp; Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) &amp; Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Russia, represented by Rosoboronexport (RoE) &amp; Concern Kalashnikov (CK).

The 7.62 x 39mm calibre AK-203 rifles will replace the in-service INSAS rifles that were inducted over three decades ago. The AK-203 assault rifles have an effective range of 800 meters, are light in weight, and are seen as being as easy to use as modern assault rifles.

Russia has delivered to India all the contracted 70,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles as envisaged under a contract signed late last summer between India and Kalashnikov.

Russia has delivered to India all the contracted 70,000 AK-203 Kalashnikov assault rifles as envisaged under a contract signed late last summer between India and Kalashnikov. The entire delivery was made earlier this week. A source explained, "delivery was fast tracked," pointing to the short time gap between the signing of the contract and its fructification. The Indian Ministry of Defence intends to procure 670,000 AK-203 assault rifles, and the 70,000 delivered are part of that total. The rest of the 600,000 will be manufactured in India's Amethi under a joint venture, the contract for which was signed on December 6, 2021. The day saw the first India-Russia 2+2 meeting at the level of foreign and defence ministers, as well as Russian President Putin's visit to the annual summit in Delhi. The total cost of the contract is around Rs 50 billion. As part of India's localisation of defence manufacturing, a special purpose joint venture called Indo-Russian Rifles Private Ltd (IRRPL) has been created for the production of 600,000 AK-203 in India. The Joint Venture is between India, represented by the Defence PSUs-Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Limited (AWEIL) & Munitions India Limited (MIL) and Russia, represented by Rosoboronexport (RoE) & Concern Kalashnikov (CK). The 7.62 x 39mm calibre AK-203 rifles will replace the in-service INSAS rifles that were inducted over three decades ago. The AK-203 assault rifles have an effective range of 800 meters, are light in weight, and are seen as being as easy to use as modern assault rifles.

Russia delivers all the contracted 70,000 AK-203 to India

A week after Houthis conducted a drone attack, the United Arab Emirates has now intercepted and destroyed two Houthi ballistic missiles targeting the Gulf country, its defence ministry stated.

UAE intercepts two ballistic missiles, confirms its destruction

North Korea has hinted at resuming its nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un presided over a meeting at the party central committee's political bureau. The meeting also prepared for a long-term confrontation with the United States.

North Korea hints at resuming nuclear and long-range ballistic missile tests

In the fourth missile test this year, North Korea has fired two suspected shot range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military reported that the missiles were fired from an airport in Pyongyang.

North Korea test fires fourth missile in a month

In the fourth missile test this year, North Korea has fired two suspected shot range ballistic missiles. South Korea's military reported that the missiles were fired from an airport in Pyongyang; Japan government also reported the launch.

North Korea fires suspected ballistic missile, Japan strongly condemns missile launch

Amid the ongoing tensions with the US, North Korea says that it has conducted the third Ballistic missile test of this month.

North Korea conducts third Ballistic missile test of this month amid rising tensions with the US

Security is paramount nowadays and one can go to any extent to ensure it. This holds true for a FedEx plea, where it has sought to operate cargo planes, which have lasers that can throw off incoming heat-seeking missiles, as per newly published documents. &nbsp;&nbsp;

The Federal Aviation Administration of the US, in a filing on Friday, showed the company asked for permission to install the missile-defence system. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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According to the filing, "FedEx missile-defence system directs infrared laser energy towards an incoming missile, in an effort to interrupt the missile's tracking of the aircraft's heat."&nbsp;

But what’s the need for it, right? Well, there is as a surface-to-air missile slammed into the left wing of an Airbus A330, which was operating for DHL just after takeoff from Baghdad in 2003. &nbsp;&nbsp;

At that time, the crew had returned to the airport unharmed. &nbsp; &nbsp;

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"In recent years, in several incidents abroad, civilian aircraft were fired upon by man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS)," the document said. &nbsp; &nbsp;

"This has led several companies to design and adapt systems like a laser-based missile-defence system for installation on civilian aircraft, to protect those aircraft against heat-seeking missiles," it added. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Security is paramount nowadays and one can go to any extent to ensure it. This holds true for a FedEx plea, where it has sought to operate cargo planes, which have lasers that can throw off incoming heat-seeking missiles, as per newly published documents.

Security is paramount nowadays and one can go to any extent to ensure it. This holds true for a FedEx plea, where it has sought to operate cargo planes, which have lasers that can throw off incoming heat-seeking missiles, as per newly published documents. The Federal Aviation Administration of the US, in a filing on Friday, showed the company asked for permission to install the missile-defence system. Also Read: In latest test, North Korea fired railway-borne missile According to the filing, "FedEx missile-defence system directs infrared laser energy towards an incoming missile, in an effort to interrupt the missile's tracking of the aircraft's heat." But what’s the need for it, right? Well, there is as a surface-to-air missile slammed into the left wing of an Airbus A330, which was operating for DHL just after takeoff from Baghdad in 2003. At that time, the crew had returned to the airport unharmed. Also Read: S-400 deal: Will India get exemption from CAATSA sanctions? Here's what Biden’s nominee said "In recent years, in several incidents abroad, civilian aircraft were fired upon by man-portable air defence systems (MANPADS)," the document said. "This has led several companies to design and adapt systems like a laser-based missile-defence system for installation on civilian aircraft, to protect those aircraft against heat-seeking missiles," it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Time for security? FedEx looks to get missile-defence system for cargo planes in US

North Korea’s show of power amid the cloud of sanctions through missile launches seems to be continuing. &nbsp;&nbsp;

On Friday, North Korea seems to have fired at least two missiles. This comes just hours after it criticised a US push for new sanctions. &nbsp;

The country has been conducting missile launches for some time. It had also warned of strong reaction to the sanctions. &nbsp;

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Without elaborating, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the&nbsp;North had presumably launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) eastward from North Pyongan Province on the west coast of the country.&nbsp;

The US and South Korea see the recent missile launches as a "provocation". &nbsp;

The development was also confirmed by Japan as the coast guard also said that the North had fired what looked like a ballistic missile.

The missiles appeared to have landed in the sea outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, reported broadcaster NHK, citing a Japanese defence ministry official.&nbsp;

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Defending missile tests to be a legitimate right to self-defence, North Korea said the United States was intentionally escalating the situation with the help of imposition of new sanctions, its state media reported earlier on Friday.&nbsp;It had cited the foreign ministry in the report. &nbsp;

In a statement to the KCNA state news agency, the foreign ministry said that North Korea's recent development of a "new-type weapon" was just part of its efforts to modernise its national defence capability and did not target any specific country or harm the security of neighbouring countries. &nbsp;&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

North Korea’s show of power amid the cloud of sanctions through missile launches seems to be continuing. On Friday, North Korea seems to have fired at least two missiles.

North Korea’s show of power amid the cloud of sanctions through missile launches seems to be continuing. On Friday, North Korea seems to have fired at least two missiles. This comes just hours after it criticised a US push for new sanctions. The country has been conducting missile launches for some time. It had also warned of strong reaction to the sanctions. Also Read: Biden administration imposes first sanctions on North Koreans over missile tests Without elaborating, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff, said that the North had presumably launched two short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) eastward from North Pyongan Province on the west coast of the country. The US and South Korea see the recent missile launches as a "provocation". The development was also confirmed by Japan as the coast guard also said that the North had fired what looked like a ballistic missile. The missiles appeared to have landed in the sea outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, reported broadcaster NHK, citing a Japanese defence ministry official. Also Read | 'Strategic military muscle': North Korea says it launched hypersonic missile Defending missile tests to be a legitimate right to self-defence, North Korea said the United States was intentionally escalating the situation with the help of imposition of new sanctions, its state media reported earlier on Friday. It had cited the foreign ministry in the report. In a statement to the KCNA state news agency, the foreign ministry said that North Korea's recent development of a "new-type weapon" was just part of its efforts to modernise its national defence capability and did not target any specific country or harm the security of neighbouring countries. (With inputs from agencies)

Show of power continues: North Korea fires two missiles to target 'cloud' of US sanctions

Just a week after North Korea launched what it claimed to be a hypersonic missile, North Korea has again conducted 2nd Hypersonic missile test.

North Korea conducts 2nd Hypersonic missile test in a week

Just a week after North Korea launched what it claimed to be a hypersonic missile, this morning, North Korea has again fired what it is describing to be a ballistic missile into the Eastern Sea.

North Korea fires a 'ballistic missile', 2nd suspected missile fired in 6 days

Calling North Korea's claim of recently launched hypersonic missile an exaggeration, South Korea said on Friday that it was a normal ballistic missile, which could be intercepted. &nbsp;

Although South Korea has avoided to dispute such weapons tests by North in the past, it chose to change the course this time. The move will surely attract sharp reaction from Pyongyang. &nbsp;

The Defence Ministry of South Korea has said that it believes North Korea hasn't acquired the technologies needed to launch a hypersonic weapon. &nbsp;

In a report, it said that North Korea seems to have fired a type of ballistic missile on Wednesday, which was displayed in October during a weapons exhibition in Pyongyang. &nbsp;

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It also said that South Korean and US forces could shoot it down. &nbsp;

North Korea's claim that the weapon had flown 700 kilometres and maneuvered laterally appeared to be an exaggeration, the ministry said. &nbsp;

The claim seems to have been aimed at boosting confidence of domestic audience in its missile programme, the officials said. &nbsp;

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The launch on Wednesday was the country’s second claimed hypersonic missile test. &nbsp;&nbsp;

According to its state media, the missile made a 120-kilometre lateral movement before precisely hitting a target around 700 kilometres away. The test had confirmed the weapon's flight control and stability. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Calling North Korea's claim of recently launched hypersonic missile an exaggeration, South Korea said on Friday that it was a normal ballistic missile, which could be intercepted.

Calling North Korea's claim of recently launched hypersonic missile an exaggeration, South Korea said on Friday that it was a normal ballistic missile, which could be intercepted. Although South Korea has avoided to dispute such weapons tests by North in the past, it chose to change the course this time. The move will surely attract sharp reaction from Pyongyang. The Defence Ministry of South Korea has said that it believes North Korea hasn't acquired the technologies needed to launch a hypersonic weapon. In a report, it said that North Korea seems to have fired a type of ballistic missile on Wednesday, which was displayed in October during a weapons exhibition in Pyongyang. Also Read: After graffiti abusing Kim Jong Un appears, North Korea checks handwritings to nab writer It also said that South Korean and US forces could shoot it down. North Korea's claim that the weapon had flown 700 kilometres and maneuvered laterally appeared to be an exaggeration, the ministry said. The claim seems to have been aimed at boosting confidence of domestic audience in its missile programme, the officials said. Also Read: 'Bald attempt' to win votes? South Korean prez candidate calls for hair treatment's inclusion in health cover The launch on Wednesday was the country’s second claimed hypersonic missile test. According to its state media, the missile made a 120-kilometre lateral movement before precisely hitting a target around 700 kilometres away. The test had confirmed the weapon's flight control and stability. (With inputs from agencies)

South Korea calls North’s recent hypersonic missile launch claim an 'exaggeration'

The Israeli military has launched missile strikes against targets in the Gaza strip. A video coming in from the region shows three huge explosions as Israeli fighter jets were heard flying over the area.

The Israeli military has launched missile strikes against targets in the Gaza strip

Gulf kingdom of Saudi Arabia interestingly is building its own ballistic missiles and it is China that seems to have transferred the missile technology to the Gulf power.

Did China share missile tech with Saudi?

Russian Defence Ministry has published images showing launch of a missile from newest Russian diesel submarine. The Russian submarine has successfully launched a Kalibr cruise missile from the Sea of Japan at a target more than 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) away, located at a Russian training ground onshore.

Russian submarine launches Kalibr cruise missile from the Sea of Japan

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