However, Qatar yet to ratify transfer pactOn December 28, 2023, Qatar’s Court of Appeal reduced the death sentences of eight former Indian Navy veterans to jail terms of varying lengths. The veterans were imprisoned in Qatar last year and were sentenced to death in October 2023 for allegedly spying for Israel.The transfer pact between India and Qatar was first signed during Emir Sheikh Tamim bin

Manila: Against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions and growing unease over China’s assertiveness, the Philippines is taking strategic steps to bolster its defence capabilities, Voice of America reported.The Philippines’ decision to enhance its military collaboration with the United States, particularly the expansion of US military presence at key locations, is a calculated response to

Beijing: Ending months of speculation, China has named former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defence minister, two months after removing his predecessor Li Shangfu from the role, CNN reported on Friday.Notably, Li was removed "without explanation" after a prolonged absence from public view.The top body of China’s "rubber-stamp" legislature announced Dong’s appointment, following their final

Indian Navy unveiled a new design for Admirals’ epaulettes on Friday, drawing inspiration from the legacy of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The unveiling of the epaulettes, a shoulder piece worn to show the rank of an officer, came three-and-a-half weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi made an announcement on it.This design shift, unveiled after Modi’s Navy Day speech, reflects Indian heritage.

Members of Baluchistan Liberation ArmyBaluchistan: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), a ‘pro-independence’ armed group, has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Baluchistan’s Noshki, Turbat, and Buleda, as reported by the Baluchistan Post.The Baluchistan Post publishes news and articles on developments that have a particular impact on Baluchistan and its political and social aspects.These

Gwadar: In another series of protests in Pakistan’s Baluchistan, residents of Pasni, a tehsil in the Gwadar district of Baluchistan, staged protest against the persistent water shortage in the region, reported the Baluchistan Post.The protest was primarily led by women and further caused a temporary halt to traffic as they gathered in front of the Assistant Commissioner’s office in Pasni.The