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Indian PM Modi holds high-level security meetings amid rising tensions with Pakistan

The series of high-level consultations is seen as critical amid growing conjecture about the strategic response India may be planning, in line with the country’s declared…

  • Published: May 6, 20257:35 am
  • Author Shahid K Abbas
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Japan, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen defence cooperation

By tightening security ties with the Indian Ocean nation located in a strategic maritime position, Japan aims to curb China’s expanding influence.

  • Published: May 6, 20256:57 am
  • Author Takanori Nakada
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Philippine, US forces mock beach assault by ‘threat force’

Powerful explosions rocked a sleepy village of Dodan as allied forces displayed military might in the ongoing “Balikatan” exercises, during which the joint troops trained to…

  • Published: May 5, 20251:26 pm
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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Pakistan won’t strike first, but won’t hold back either: Foreign Minister

Sharing details of Pakistan’s diplomatic overtures following the escalation in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack, FM Ishaq Dar said foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, UAE,…

  • Published: April 30, 202512:29 pm
  • Author Iftikhar A. Khan
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Credible intelligence shows India intends military action against Pakistan in next 24-36 hours: minister

This comes amid increasing tensions between the two countries after the Pahalgam attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last week that New Delhi blamed on Islamabad, albeit without…

  • Published: April 30, 20258:15 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Philippines, Japan reaffirm security alliance

A joint statement said the two nations' leaders tackled strengthening bilateral cooperation across defence, economic, and diplomatic fronts, underscoring the strategic importance…

  • Published: April 30, 20258:10 am
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Russian, Vietnamese naval vessels visiting Sihanoukville, Ream base

The three ships – including the Steregushchiy-class corvettes Rezkiy and Hero of the Russian Federation Aldar Tsydenzhapov – are carrying a total of 262 crew. They will remain…

  • Published: April 29, 20251:50 pm
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Philippines, New Zealand finalise defence pact this week

The key defence pact will allow their militaries to hold joint drills and boost security engagements.

  • Published: April 29, 202510:57 am
  • Author Frances Mangosing
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North Korea formalises troop deployment, signals deeper alliance with Russia

Kremlin spokesperson says Russia will aid North Korea militarily if needed under treaty obligations.

  • Published: April 29, 20258:55 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Japan, Vietnam leaders agree to establish framework for 2+2 meeting

Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Vietnamese counterpart Pham Minh Chinh aim to strengthen cooperation in the areas of diplomacy and security at a time when China is…

  • Published: April 29, 20258:45 am
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