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Nepal steps up border patrol amid India-Pakistan tensions

Over 300 patrols and 1,844 checkpoints deployed in 48 hours to enhance border security along southern Nepal.

  • Published: May 9, 20251:36 pm
  • Author The Kathmandu Post
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Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia for strengthening bilateral military ties

The talks aimed to enhance mutual relations, expand strategic cooperation, and coordinate key areas such as joint military training, education, defence industry, and military…

  • Published: May 9, 20259:00 am
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Pakistan, India accuse each other of waves of drone attacks

On Thursday, Pakistan's army said it shot down 28 Indian drones, while New Delhi accused Islamabad of launching raids with "drones and missiles", and claimed it destroyed an air…

  • Published: May 9, 20258:10 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Pakistan reopens airspace; India closes 21 airports

International flights were among those affected by the escalated military tensions between India and Pakistan, including those of US carriers, as they couldn’t use Pakistan’s…

  • Published: May 8, 202511:59 am
  • Author Mohammad Asghar
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Top US general says America will keep promise to ensure Indo-Pacific allies’ security

The deteriorating South China Sea situation has raised fears among smaller nations that they will be arm-twisted into picking a side against their own self-interest.

  • Published: May 8, 20259:11 am
  • Author Arvind Jayaram
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India, Pakistan exchange tit-for-tat attacks, sparking fears of escalation

Those in India say that whether or not the clash escalates is up to Islamabad. Those in Pakistan say that New Delhi’s actions leave Pakistan with little choice but to strike…

  • Published: May 8, 20258:15 am
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‘Escalation risks are real’: Analysts, diplomats react to latest Pakistan-India clashes

India's late-night attack resulted in 26 civilian casualties and over 40 injuries. In retaliation, Islamabad took down five Indian jets.

  • Published: May 8, 20257:59 am
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China’s robot combat dogs returning for Cambodia’s ‘Golden Dragon 2025’

More than 2,000 military personnel from the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) are set to take part.

  • Published: May 7, 20259:48 am
  • Author Niem Chheng
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Japan, India agree to boost defence cooperation; defence ministers Nakatani, Singh meet in Delhi

As concrete defense cooperation, they agreed to enhance bilateral joint exercises and to collaborate on the protection of maritime traffic, including anti-piracy measures, with…

  • Published: May 7, 20258:25 am
  • Author Takanori Nakada
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US Treasury sanctions Myanmar warlord and militia linked to cyberscams targeting Americans

Led by Saw Chit Thu, the Karen National Army has long controlled a region located on the Thai-Burmese border, which is home to multiple cyberscam syndicates, the statement said.

  • Published: May 6, 202512:00 pm
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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