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US senators backing return of nukes to South Korea rise to chair key committees

Sen. Roger Wicker, chair of the Armed Services Committee, and Sen. Jim Risch, chair of the Foreign Relations Committee, have both called for a bold overhaul of the US nuclear…

  • Published: January 9, 20258:15 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Japan seeks stronger defence co-op with Indonesia; joint dev’t of naval vessels eyed to counter China

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Indonesia on Saturday, Jan. 11, to discuss this issue.

  • Published: January 9, 20258:10 am
  • Author Hirotaka Kuriyama and Nobuteru Sakuda
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Maldives Defence Minister to visit India, hold talks Indian counterpart on military cooperation

India and the Maldives share deep-rooted spiritual, historical, linguistic, and ethnic ties. The Maldives holds a significant position in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’…

  • Published: January 8, 20251:00 pm
  • Author The Statesman
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Armed Forces of the Philippines assures ‘systems in place’ amid report of Chinese hacking

US-based Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday morning that three of its informants had revealed a new breach flagged last August, targeting the Philippines’ executive branch and…

  • Published: January 8, 20258:55 am
  • Author Jason Sigales
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India, Malaysia resolve to counter terrorism at first security dialogue

Both sides also explored ways to enhance cooperation in critical minerals and rare earths.

  • Published: January 8, 20258:32 am
  • Author The Statesman
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PM Modi, US security advisor Sullivan discuss advancements in India-US Global Strategic ties

PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to continue to deepen close cooperation between the two democracies for the benefit of the people of the two countries and for the global good.

  • Published: January 7, 20258:15 am
  • Author The Statesman
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US to stay ‘laser-focused’ on Philippine-China maritime issues, officials say

The US officials, who asked not to be identified, added the South China Sea issue will also get more attention, as typified by “late night” meetings held at the White House…

  • Published: January 6, 20258:15 am
  • Author Nestor Corrales
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New developments seen in China’s maritime expansion; Japan gov’t official urges calm, stout response

China's recent activities seen around the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture and in the Miyako Strait are believed to be a part of it.

  • Published: January 3, 20259:10 am
  • Author The Japan News
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China conducts naval blockade exercise in Miyako Strait

A heavily armed CCG fleet was also dispatched to areas near the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

  • Published: January 2, 20259:19 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan, US to communicate on possible use of nuclear weapons

Establishing such an operational framework is aimed at strengthening the U.S. nuclear umbrella that protects Japan and enhancing its deterrence capabilities against North Korea…

  • Published: December 30, 20248:30 am
  • Author The Japan News

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