‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India
Earlier this week, the defence minister said the success of its weapons industry could transform the country’s economic outlook.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Japan doubles down on Asia’s defence by expanding budget, reach of security aid scheme
Japan is expanding its Official Security Assistance (OSA) across Southeast Asia, with Thailand as the 11th recipient by March 2026 and Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as priorities.
Seoul issues denial as North Korea claims new drone incursions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry rejected the accusation, saying the drones in question were not models operated by the South Korean military.
Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential defence pact, JF-17 jet sale
High-level air force talks underline expanding military cooperation.
Survey: Filipinos trust US most to help protect West Philippine Sea
Meanwhile, the survey showed only 11 percent of Filipinos believed the Marcos administration should work with China to resolve the tension.
Thailand seeks Cambodian explanation after cross-border gunfire
Although Cambodia has reportedly described the incident as an unintentional accident, Thailand insists on a formal explanation due to an injured Thai soldier and to maintain…
Growing unease in Asia-Pacific as US strike on Venezuela challenges rules-based order
Asian nations are concerned that the US strike on Venezuela undermines the rules-based international order. Some leaders and analysts criticised the recent US action, warning it…
Pakistan, China call for more ‘visible, verifiable’ actions to eliminate terrorist groups based in Afghanistan
Both countries also expressed the readiness to continue leveraging the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan trilateral foreign ministers’ dialogue and the China-Bangladesh-Pakistan…
UNSC to meet amid alarm over US action in Venezuela, concerns about risks to international system
On Saturday, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned that the crisis in Venezuela could undermine the foundations of international law by setting a “dangerous precedent“…
Evacuees in Cambodia’s Oddar Meanchey turn to farming as numbers drop at safety centres
The initiative particularly benefits those from the red zone forced to remain at the safety centre for an extended period.