China flies record 56 warplanes toward Taiwan
The first sortie of 52 planes included 34 J-16 fighter jets and 12 H-6 bombers, among other aircraft, Taiwan said.
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Kishida announces new LDP leadership team
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N. Korea test-fires new anti-aircraft missile: state media
Pyongyang said the new aircraft is capable of downing air targets at longer distances with enhanced accuracy.