![Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717641016_Israelisoldier.jpg)
Israeli forces batter central, south Gaza with renewed truce bid at impasse
Israeli tanks and warplanes blasted central and southern areas of the enclave.
Fri Jun 07 2024
![Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712036630_Iranstrike.jpg)
Iran says Israel bombs its embassy in Syria, kills commanders
Suspected Israeli warplanes bombed Iran's embassy in Syria, killing seven of its military advisers in a major escalation in Israel's war with its regional adversaries.
Tue Apr 02 2024
![South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61639224607_fighterjets.jpg)
South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes enter air defence zone
An air defence zone is an area where countries demand that foreign aircraft take special steps to identify themselves.
Wed Nov 30 2022
![US and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills US and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/41667193787_USAKOREA.jpg)
US and South Korean warplanes begin largest ever air drills
Hundreds of warplanes from both sides staging mock attacks 24 hours a day for the better part of a week.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![N.Korea fires missile, flies warplanes near border as South imposes sanctions N.Korea fires missile, flies warplanes near border as South imposes sanctions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665711472_KimJongUn.jpg)
N.Korea fires missile, flies warplanes near border as South imposes sanctions
This comes amid heightened tensions over repeated North Korean missiles tests.
Fri Oct 14 2022
![Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - Source Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - Source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71659147048_NancyPelosi.jpg)
Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - Source
Several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![Several Chinese warplanes fly close to median line of Taiwan Strait - Source Several Chinese warplanes fly close to median line of Taiwan Strait - Source](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/81659407269_NancyPelosi.jpg)
Several Chinese warplanes fly close to median line of Taiwan Strait - Source
Taiwan's defence ministry has 'reinforced' its combat alertness level from Tuesday morning to Thursday noon, officials said citing sources.
Tue Aug 02 2022
![French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/71633412628_taiwan.jpg)
French senators to visit Taiwan amid soaring China tensions
Their trip comes after China flew almost 150 warplanes into Taiwan's air defence zone over a four day period beginning Oct. 1
Tue Oct 05 2021
![Israel, Palestine escalating towards full-scale war - UN Official Israel, Palestine escalating towards full-scale war - UN Official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81620801199_Gaza.jpg)
Israel, Palestine escalating towards full-scale war - UN Official
The warning came after Israeli warplanes launched raids beginning late Monday in the Gaza Strip.
Wed May 12 2021
![Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41611641737_IDF.jpg)
Taiwan air force flexes muscles after latest Chinese incursion
Taiwan is showing its fleet's battle readiness after dozens of Chinese warplanes flew into the island's air defence zone over the weekend.
Tue Jan 26 2021
![Taiwan: China's military flew planes toward island on 3 days Taiwan: China's military flew planes toward island on 3 days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/51600925935_Taiwan.png)
Taiwan: China's military flew planes toward island on 3 days
Last week, China sent a total of 37 warplanes, including bombers and fighter jets, across the Taiwan Strait
Thu Sep 24 2020
![US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/81497833755_USWarplane.jpg)
US warplane downs Syrian army in Raqqa province
The army statement said it took place on Sunday afternoon near a village called Rasafah.
Mon Jun 19 2017
![Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/41491536949_USstrikeSyria.jpg)
Despite US missile barrage, Syria continues airstrikes against rebels
Residents of the Syrian town devastated by a chemical weapons attack last week said warplanes had returned to bomb them Saturday, despite a US missile barrage and warnings of possible further response
Sun Apr 09 2017
![Syrian pilot whose plane crashed in Turkey says aircraft shot down en route to Idlib Syrian pilot whose plane crashed in Turkey says aircraft shot down en route to Idlib](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/81444272106_AWANILOGO.jpg)
Syrian pilot whose plane crashed in Turkey says aircraft shot down en route to Idlib
The Syrian airforce pilot who bailed out as his warplane crashed on Turkish territory was found by a Turkish rescue team and is being treated at a hospital in the Hatay region.
Sun Mar 05 2017
![Syrian forces attack rebel-held areas of Homs, Deraa, Damacus - monitors Syrian forces attack rebel-held areas of Homs, Deraa, Damacus - monitors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-02/61487474961_Syria.jpg)
Syrian forces attack rebel-held areas of Homs, Deraa, Damacus - monitors
Much of western Syria is covered by an ongoing but shaky ceasefire between the government and rebels that took effect on Dec. 30, but fighting has rumbled on.
Sun Feb 19 2017