In a significant development, the US and China have participated in a joint military exercise, Operation Formosa, in Brazil. This marks the first time both nations have sent troops to the exercise, which is one of Latin America’s largest. The move comes amidst geopolitical tensions between the US and China, with recent developments suggesting a potential shift in relations.
India and Sri Lanka have commenced their 10th joint military exercise, ‘Mitra Shakti,’ focused on enhancing interoperability and counter-insurgency capabilities in semi-urban environments. The exercise, held in Sri Lanka, will involve specialized training and drills for both militaries.
The Indian Army is participating in the multinational military exercise ‘Khaan Quest’ in Mongolia from July 27 to August 9. The exercise aims to enhance peacekeeping capabilities and promote collaboration between armed forces worldwide. The Indian contingent, including a woman officer and two women soldiers, departed for Ulaanbaatar on Wednesday. The event, first held in 2003, has grown into a significant multinational exercise.
Newly emerged footage reveals that on the same day five loose Household Cavalry horses ran wild in central London, a Life Guard was thrown to the ground and injured as the horses became spooked. The incident, captured on video at Horse Guards Parade near Buckingham Palace, shows a horse rearing and unseating its rider, prompting concerns from the crowd. The video also captures the commotion among the horses and crowd, as the rider is thrown to the ground and other horses become agitated. The Life Guard was attended to by paramedics and was able to get back on his feet, while the horses were eventually brought under control.
