India, Saudi Arabia discuss avenues to strengthen defence cooperation
Detailed deliberations were held to expand the scope of engagement and cooperation in areas such as military, training, defence industry, R&D etc, the Ministry of Defence said on…
‘I’ve got your backs,’ Taiwan president tells sailors on combat-ready warship
China, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory over the strong objections of the government in Taipei, detests Mr Lai as a "separatist" and staged war…
Japan, Australia seek economic security for Pacific Island Nations
The move is aimed at countering China’s assertive maritime expansion.
South Korea, US brace for North Korea’s ‘grave provocations’ around US election
High-level officials hold first scenario-based discussion simulating North Korean nuclear threats.
Malaysia to continue oil explorations in South China Sea, defying China’s call to halt
PM Anwar Ibrahim said Thursday that Malaysia will press on with oil and gas exploration in the disputed seas. However, he took a conciliatory stand, describing China as a friend…
ASEAN member states vow to foster military cooperation
Participants discussed the direction of the ASEAN military cooperation plan and related issues and considered adoption of the ASEAN military plan for 2024-2026 and the joint…
Leaders of South Korea, New Zealand vow to elevate ties
Condemning the growing threat posed by military exchanges between North Korea and Russia as well as Pyongyang's nuclear development program, Yoon and New Zealand's Prime Minister…
US to ‘continue to stand shoulder to shoulder’ with Pakistan against terrorism
Pakistan has sought the United States’ help in dealing with economic and security challenges. The requests were conveyed during a meeting between US Ambassador Donald Blome and…
Indonesia gives $500,000 in military aid to Cambodia
The Defence Ministry, on behalf of the government, provided last month a variety of munitions in military aid for Cambodia to enhance defence and security cooperation with its…
Japan tells Australia of willingness to cooperate in building warships
The two countries’ foreign and defence ministers are scheduled to hold a “two-plus-two” meeting in Australia on Thursday, where they will likely discuss the joint…