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.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Pakistan confirms Indian missiles struck Nur Khan Air Base in May during Operation Sindoor
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, during a year-end press briefing yesterday, confirmed that India had targeted the Nur Khan Air Base in…
Thai cabinet approves over 5 billion baht to bolster armed forces
The details remain classified, but the Thai government is indeed backing the military’s capability enhancement.
South Korean Defence Ministry to restore North Korea policy division, boost military AI
The assistant minister post is to be revived after 20 years to oversee defence AI planning.
Vietnam, US vow to boost political, security, defence ties at 14th dialogue
The annual mechanism aims to review and set orientations for political, security, and defence cooperation, enhance mutual understanding, build trust, and drive the stable and…
Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Philippine officials deny the attackers received training in Mindanao, citing declining ISIS activity and lack of evidence. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has also rejected claims…
China condemns US plan for arms sales to Taiwan
The arms sales plan was unveiled on Wednesday, covering eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, Javelin anti-tank missiles, Altius loitering munition drones and…
US Senate approves defence bill reinforcing 28,500-troop baseline in Korea
The provision effectively prevents unilateral troop reductions while allowing limited flexibility under strict conditions.
Japan’s Defence Minister Koizumi to speak with British, Philippine counterparts about China directing radar at ASDF fighter planes
In connection with the issue, a spokesperson of China’s Defence Ministry reiterated on Monday that the Chinese military had notified the Japanese side of the military drill in…
Japan’s ruling party mulls lifting ban on arms exports to countries facing aggression
The party listed as an issue for consideration the lifting of a ban on arms exports to countries facing aggression with Ukraine in mind.