defence

Russia detains deputy defence minister for corruption

Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained by Russian security services on suspicion of accepting "major bribes" and could face up to 15 years in jail if convicted. His sudden arrest has raised speculation about elite power struggles and a crackdown on corruption within the armed forces. The Kremlin and Defence Ministry have not commented.

On the 58th Defence and Martyrs’ Day, Pakistan’s highest-ranking military leaders paid tribute to the nation’s fallen soldiers.

On the occasion of the 58th Defence and Martyrs' Day, Pakistan's highest-ranking military officials paid their respects to the nation's fallen soldiers. This annual observance, held on September 6th, commemorates the day in 1965 when Indian troops initiated an attack on Pakistan's eastern Punjab province by crossing the international border.