North Korean leader urges bolstering war deterrence, citing US nuclear threats
North Korea has ratcheted up tensions in recent weeks ahead of the upcoming US election, just two weeks away.
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PM Ishiba’s call to revise Japan-U.S. Status of Forces pact causes stir in Okinawa
Local residents have high hopes for a revision of the agreement, which defines the legal treatment of U.S. forces in Japan, though many people know this would be difficult to…
UN Command finds S. Korean cross-border broadcasts trigger trash balloons: Joint Chiefs of Staff memo
The UN Command, tasked with enforcing the armistice ending the Korean War, also said South Korea entering the Demilitarised Zone, installing the loudspeakers there and playing the…
Seoul warns Russian envoy on North Korea troop deployment
Russian envoy says cooperation with North Korea 'not directed' against South Korea's security interests.
India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says
The news came on the eve of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for an October 22-24 summit of the BRICS regional grouping.
Largest Singapore air force contingent joins Indian counterpart for joint military drills
A statement from the Ministry of Defence stated that both sides would engage in advanced air combat simulations, joint mission planning, and debriefing sessions.
China to carry out live firing operation in Taiwan Strait
Over the weekend, a US and a Canadian warship passed through the 180-kilometre Taiwan Strait, part of regular passages by Washington and its allies meant to reinforce its status…
Philippines only ASEAN nation calling out China’s South China Sea actions , says coast guard official
Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, said this in response to an opinion piece published in the Global Times claiming that…
Ex-Vice Defence Minister to head body for Japan-UK-Italy fighter jet development project
The project is scheduled to be launched in Britain by the end of the year and will be managed by representatives of the three countries.
Philippines, US conduct amphibious assault exercise near West PH Sea
Other countries participating in this iteration include Japan, Australia, South Korea, and the UK, while the French Armed Forces, Royal Thai Marine Corps, and Indonesian Kor…