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South Korea’s ‘Iron Dome’: Could it fend off full-fledged North Korean assault?

The short answer, analysts say, is no.

  • Published: September 3, 202510:22 am
  • Author Jung Min-kyung
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U.S. MQ-9 recon drones to be officially deployed at Japan’s Kadena Air Base to increase surveillance capabilities

The formal deployment is likely to be opposed by Okinawa Prefecture and related municipalities, which may view it as increasing the burden of hosting the base.

  • Published: September 1, 20258:20 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Philippines, Australia, Canada stage air defense drills off Scarborough Shoal

The Armed Forces of the Philippines said the naval drills east of the shoal were concluded safely, and it did not mention any encounter with Chinese coast guard, navy, and…

  • Published: August 29, 20251:42 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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PM Modi says India will work more closely with Japan on defence in interview with Yomiuri Shimbun

PM Modi said the Japan-India Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, which is to be revised during his visit on Aug 29, Friday, will “advance our ambition for shaping a…

  • Published: August 29, 20258:55 am
  • Author Sachiko Aoki
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India’s, Bangladesh’s frontier forces agree on joint efforts against border crimes

Both sides agreed to show zero tolerance towards trans-border insurgent groups and suspected camps and take concurrent action on their respective sides of the border, based on…

  • Published: August 29, 20258:30 am
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Border fence not a new concept: Thailand-Malaysia jointly construct 110 km

The total preliminary budget for the project is approximately US$ 19.9 million (642.8 million baht).

  • Published: August 29, 20258:25 am
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China says trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with US, Russia ‘unreasonable’

China pursues a policy of no-first-use of nuclear weapons and a nuclear strategy of self-defence, a spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said, adding Beijing will not engage…

  • Published: August 28, 20258:55 am
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Vietnamese, Indonesian coast guards strengthen cooperation for peace, development

Vietnam has completed procedures to officially join a regional cooperation mechanism of ASEAN maritime law enforcement forces, opening opportunities to enhance understanding and…

  • Published: August 28, 20258:15 am
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South Korea, Britain discuss defence, arms industry cooperation

Minister Lee expressed gratitude for Britain's contribution to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, citing its deployment of a large contingent of troops during the…

  • Published: August 27, 20251:30 pm
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South Korean President Lee, US counterpart Trump reaffirm alliance, agree to bolster security, trade ties

President Lee underscores 'pragmatic alliance' with the US, as President Trump hails South Korean counterpart as a great leader, pledges full US support.

  • Published: August 27, 20259:00 am
  • Author Son Ji-hyoung

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