The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the world a first real glimpse into how advanced Chinese military technology performs against proven Western hardware – and Chinese defense stocks are already surging.

Here is a look at the current situation as conflict spreads between the nuclear-armed neighbours. WHERE DID INDIA'S FIRST STRIKES HIT? India says it hit nine "terrorist camps" in Pakistan on Wednesday that were used as indoctrination centres,

India’s MEA addresses tensions after Pakistan claims Indian strikes on airbases; both sides on high alert as fears of further escalation grow

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Ukrainian troops have made further attempts to breach the Russian border in the Kursk and Belgorod regions, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday as President Vladimir Putin hosted world leaders at a major military parade in Moscow.

Three-day ceasefire in Ukraine that was unilaterally declared by Russian President Vladimir Putin last month was set to come into effect at 5 p.m. ET on Wednesday (midnight Moscow time), as Russia prepares to mark the anniversary of its World War II Victory Day on Friday.