Japan, US, Philippines to hold summit next month
The first-of-its-kind standalone summit of the three leaders is expected to focus on bolstering economic and security ties.
DEFENCE & SECURITY
Pakistan carried out intelligence-based anti-terrorist operations in Afghanistan: Foreign Office
A press release from the Foreign Office said the prime targets of the operation conducted were terrorists belonging to the Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group.
Two Indonesians probed in suspected leak of fighter jet tech in South Korea
The two engineers are accused of breaching South Korea's Defence Acquisition Program Act and leaking technology related to the KF-21, South Korea's home-grown fighter jet…
Marcos, Biden, Kishida to hold trilateral meet
The planned meeting is expected to take place mid-April, coinciding with Kishida’s trip for the US-Japan Summit.
North Korea fires unspecified ballistic missile toward East Sea: Joint Chief of Staff
This marks the North's second ballistic missile launch of the year since the first on Jan 14, 2024.
PLA delegation travels to Maldives, Sri Lanka and Nepal
The delegation met with the president of Maldives, and discussed respectively with the defense departments of the three countries on regional security issues of common concerns,…
Philippine armed forces spots 5 Chinese coast guard ships, 18 militia boats in Bajo de Masinloc
Bajo de Masinloc, which is within Manila’s 370-kilometer exclusive economic zone, is 220 km west of Zambales province.
China, EU hold defence and security policy dialogue
The two sides exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, including China-EU relations, China-EU defense cooperation, and the international and regional situation.
Japan, US eye greater production of defence parts amid concerns over insufficient US stockpile
Japan is also aiming to demonstrate the unity of the Japan-US alliance by supporting US aid for Ukraine, and to maintain deterrence.
Beijing seeks to be a good neighbour, has shown restraint in South China Sea, says Wang Yi
We advise certain countries outside the region not to stir up trouble, choose sides, and not to become troublemakers in the South China Sea,” said Mr. Wang, China's Foreign…