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Seoul, Tokyo, Washington tighten bonds as Pyongyang ramps up military provocation

North Korea has carried out consecutive missile launches in the past week as Seoul and Washington conducted a large-scale combined maritime military exercises.

  • Published: September 30, 202210:00 am
  • Author Jo He-rim
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PLA praises joint military exercises in Russia

The joint drills were carried out from Aug 31 to Sept 7 and involved 14 countries.

  • Published: September 30, 20229:46 am
  • Author Jiang Chenglong
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US hacked sensitive China telecom networks: Report

The hackers gained access to China's telecommunications networks and made inquiries about a number of people with sensitive backgrounds.

  • Published: September 28, 20229:48 am
  • Author Cui Jia
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  • Defence & Security
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Only 5 of 12 Philippines’ Air Force FA-50 fighters operational

The air force was once considered among the finest in Asia, but its aircraft had deteriorated over time due to funding problems.

  • Published: September 28, 20229:44 am
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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S’pore and Australia militaries conduct largest ever bilateral exercise simulating beach landing

The troops will be held on the larger ships out at sea before being sent onto land via fast craft and helicopter for their mission.

  • Published: September 28, 20228:00 am
  • Author Ng Wei Kai
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Japan to hasten ‘counterattack capabilities’ review

According to Japan's defence ministry, North Korea has launched 29 ballistic missiles this year — a new annual record.

  • Published: September 27, 20227:30 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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North Korea blames US for first-use nuclear doctrine

North Korea repeatedly clarified that it no longer seeks to discuss Korean Peninsula affairs with the Yoon Suk-yeol government.

  • Published: September 27, 20224:02 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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PLA monitors US, Canadian warships sailing through Taiwan Straits

Senior Colonel Shi Yi said that the USS Higgins and the HMCS Vancouver had transited through the Straits on Sept 20, 2022.

  • Published: September 22, 20224:10 pm
  • Author Zhao Lei
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Act to stop Myanmar’s unlawful activities: Bangladesh

Armed conflicts between the Myanmar military and Arakan Army since early August have been sparking panic in the Bangladesh side of the border.

  • Published: September 21, 20227:26 am
  • Author The Daily Star
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US nuclear-powered supercarrier, South Korean Navy to conduct rare military drills in East Sea

The naval exercises will be reportedly staged at the end of this month, although the exact date and scale of the exercises have yet to be announced.

  • Published: September 20, 20229:23 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum

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