India, France hold strategic dialogue on key defence issues
The dialogue was aimed at deepening bilateral defence cooperation and advancing space collaboration, while also sharing insights on the evolving international geopolitical…
Cambodian journalist Mech Dara arrested on incitement charges
Thailand's military police arrested the investigative journalist after he posted about a controversial quarry operation.
Iran launches dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel
According to Iranian state-run TV, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched dozens of missiles towards Israel and threatened further attacks if Tel Aviv retaliated.
Indian foreign minister says does not share PM Ishiba’s vision for Asian NATO
PM Ishiba on Oct 1 said he would seek deeper ties with friendly nations to counter the gravest security threats his country has faced since World War II.
Seoul unveils “monster” missile as President Yoon warns Pyongyang against nuclear attack
The warning from the president came as North Korea has made a public show out of its leader Kim’s visit to a secret uranium enrichment site, in what the South Korean spy service…
Talks open options for India, China to resolve border stand-off: Indian army chief
Ties between the nuclear-armed neighbours have been strained since clashes between their troops on the largely un-demarcated frontier left 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers dead…
Vietnam, Mongolia tighten bilateral ties, highlighting defence and security cooperation as key pillars
The two countries' top leaders issued the Vietnam-Mongolia Joint Declaration on establishing a comprehensive partnership.
Tripartite agreement on Nepal’s electricity export to Bangladesh to be signed on Oct 3
The NEA plans to sell electricity to Bangladesh annually during the rainy season, from June 15 to November 15. The expected export is 144,000 megawatt-hours, and the NEA estimates…
Chinese warship shoots laser at Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources aircraft
The latest confrontation occurred a day after the Philippine Navy completed a resupply mission to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal with “no threat” from Chinese vessels operating…
China calls on US to stop arming Taiwan
This comes after the United States approved $567 million in defence support for the island, the latest move to boost its military capabilities.