Israel’s military said Saturday it had carried out an operation in Lebanon to find remains of airman Ron Arad, but failed to uncover any trace of the navigator missing since 1986.

China officially refrains from highlighting any military partnership with Iran, referring to itself as a “responsible major power”. Even so, joint drills, its alleged support to Houthis, and a growing defence footprint tell a more complex story.

PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s party is headed for a landslide victory.​PM Modi congratulated Nepal for the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, as Nepalese rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah’s party is headed for a landslide victory.