Nepali women aspire—and train—to join British Army. Kathmandu still says no
Without Nepal’s decision, the British can’t take in female Gurkhas to serve them. Many doubt family’s permission for these young women to serve in a foreign army will come…
Thailand, Cambodia agree on measures to prevent tourist disruptions at contested temple
This follows the incident at Ta Muen Thom Temple, when a Cambodian woman allegedly verbally abused Thai soldiers within Thai territory.
Pakistan, China reaffirm mutual support in security and agriculture on SCO sidelines
The Foreign Office said in a post on X: “The two leaders held wide-ranging discussions on key areas of mutual interest, including the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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),…
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…