North Korea Ends 5-Month Pause With Missile Launch Days Before APEC Summit; Is Nation's 'Most Powerful' Hwasong-20 Next?
Pyongyang conducted its first ballistic missile test in five months, firing eastward ahead of the APEC summit in Gyeongju. The provocative launch is seen as Kim Jong Un's push for 'nuclear state' status before talks with Donald Trump and world leaders.
Oct 22, 2025, 08:30 AM IST
World’s Most Powerful Militaries: Does India Feature In Top 10? Check Pakistan's Rank
The military is one of the most significant pillars of any nation, tasked with safeguarding national sovereignty, ensuring territorial integrity, and deterring potential adversaries. A strong military force is always essential to protect a country’s borders and maintain internal and external security.
Tensions between India and Pakistan have recently escalated following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 26, which resulted in the deaths of 26 people—25 of whom were Indian nationals, and one a Nepali citizen. This tragic incident has fueled broader conflict between the two countries.
But do you know which are the most powerful militaries in the world, and the Pakistan exist? According to the Global Firepower Index, India ranks among the top military powers globally. To see how Pakistan stands in comparison and where India ranks, check the latest Global Firepower ranking.
May 11, 2025, 13:34 PM IST
North Korea fails in Musudan ballistic missile test-launch: South Korea
North Korea had test-launched an intermediate-range ballistic missile, but it ended in a failure, South Korea`s military said on Sunday.
Oct 16, 2016, 08:40 AM IST
South Korea asks military to step up monitoring of North's hydrogen bomb test
South Korea`s Defence Ministry asked its armed forces to step up their monitoring of North Korea after the isolated country successfully conducted a test of a miniaturised nuclear device.
Jan 06, 2016, 10:35 AM IST