Chinese military flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsals’: Pentagon chief
Cross-strait tensions have been rising in recent months, with Taiwan complaining for a year or more of repeated missions by China’s air force.
Cyberattacks targeting S. Korea’s security strategies will increase during elections
The National Cyber Security Center also warned that hackers would continue multifaceted cyberattacks next year.
Delhi air quality remains in “very poor” category
A thin layer of fog also engulfed some parts of the national capital, reducing visibility considerably.
Cambodia PM backs oldest son Manet as successor
Manet is currently the deputy commander-in-chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the commander of the army’s infantry.
No by-election after Raeesah Khan’s exit, 3 remaining MPs will stay on
Ms Khan's Compassvale ward will be divided up between the remaining three MPs, who will continue to serve the constituency.
HK to launch cross-border health code system on Dec 10
As with the mainland’s system, Hong Kong’s health codes will be shown in red, yellow and green, indicating high, medium, and low risk of users.
Russia sends missiles near Pacific islands claimed by Japan
The Bastion missile system is capable of hitting sea targets at a range of up to 500 kilometers.
Indo-Pacific gets crowded as Russia, Asean hold naval drills
Russia’s newfound interest in Southeast Asia follows a whirlwind of diplomatic engagement from other regional actors, most prominently the US and China
Indonesia’s looming regional power vacuum in 2022 and 2023
As many as seven governors 76 regents and 18 mayors will end their five-year terms next year. In 2023, 17 governors, 115 regencies and 39 mayors will follow suit
Russia, ASEAN hold first naval drills off Indonesian coast
The drills come at a time of growing tensions in the Pacific, particularly around the South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost in its entirety.