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Indonesian defence minister expresses Jakarta’s desire to boost defence ties with Pakistan

The prime minister also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to enhance bilateral cooperation with Indonesia in all avenues, including economic, strategic and trade sectors, along…

  • Published: July 16, 20252:06 pm
  • Author Dawn
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North Korea bristles at South Korea-U.S.-Japan air drills

North Korea on July 13 blasted recent combined air drills conducted by South Korea, the United States and Japan, saying such joint military actions are "the main danger factors…

  • Published: July 14, 20251:33 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Will wartime control, troop cuts be part of South Korea-US tariff talks?

Ongoing negotiations would not only encompass "tariff and non-tariff issues" but also other elements such as investment, purchases of US goods and regional security.

  • Published: July 11, 20258:35 am
  • Author Son Ji-Hyoung
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Russian minister calls Islamabad and Moscow ‘natural allies,’ reaffirms bilateral cooperation

Moscow’s growing engagement with Islamabad — including defe­nce deals, energy cooperation and regular joint military exercises — reflects a strategic shift to diversify…

  • Published: July 11, 20258:10 am
  • Author Dawn
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ASEAN must do more in maritime disputes: Philippine analysts

Experts warned that lingering, unresolved maritime disputes among ASEAN members, often kept outside established arbitration mechanisms, risk undermining regional unity at a time…

  • Published: July 10, 20258:35 am
  • Author Yvette Tanamal
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China Coast Guard, Navy ships in West Philippine Sea increasing since January

A Philippine Navy report on July 8 said vessels of the China Coast Guard and People’s Liberation Army-Navy were seen sailing in and out of Panatag Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc),…

  • Published: July 9, 20251:59 pm
  • Author Gabryelle Dumalag
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ASEAN reaffirms commitment to keep Southeast Asia nuclear-weapon-free

Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan affirmed the bloc's commitment to the Southeast Asia Nuclear Weapon-Free Zone (SEANWFZ) Treaty in his opening remarks at the SEANWFZ…

  • Published: July 9, 20258:36 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia plan tripartite disaster relief operation

The overall aim is to strengthen cooperation in joint disaster response by the three armies, enabling a more robust and timely reaction to natural disasters.

  • Published: July 7, 20251:58 pm
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Taiwan to simulate Chinese invasion in major drill

Taiwan is facing ramped-up military pressure from China, which considers the separately governed island as its own despite Taipei’s strong rejection.

  • Published: July 2, 20258:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Indian defence attache claims Pakistan downed fighter jets due to ‘political leadership’s constraints’

Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar said India's fighter jets were “operating under strict political orders from the Modi government not to target Pakistani military installations or…

  • Published: June 30, 20257:59 am
  • Author Dawn

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