Indonesia to send humanitarian aid to Palestine this week
President Jokowi explained that this aid was a collaborative effort involving the government, private sector and Indonesian society as a whole. He also condemned the deteriorating…
Military leaders must engage one another to avoid physical conflict in Asia: S’pore defence minister
Simultaneous conflicts in Asia, Europe and the Middle East would be catastrophic for the world, he warned.
Philippines’ own defence industry eyed; P1 billion seed fund set
Under the measure, a new unit will be created within the Department of National Defence to oversee the implementation of the program and all related projects promoting the…
Japan imposes sanctions on Hamas members to restrict funding
The targets of the sanctions include senior Hamas members and agents involved in funding for the group and a Gaza-based cryptocurrency exchange used for transferring money to the…
Philippine national security adviser hits China’s claim of Philippines intruding into Scarborough Shoal
He was reacting to China’s accusation that the Philippine Navy corvette BRP Conrado Yap (PS-39) “illegally entered” the waters near Scarborough Shoal.
Two projects of Nepal listed as Belt and Road outcome
The Chinese side, in a statement released, mentioned the Panda Pack project and Amity Living Water Project as part of the Belt and Road Initiative which are already in operation.
China, Vietnam to boost military exchanges, cooperation
Vietnamese DM Phan appreciated China's important role in international and regional affairs, saying Vietnam will continue to prioritize relations with China and further advance…
US needs ‘strategic clarity’ on North Korea deterrence: report
The report argues that one potential approach to improving the strategic clarity of the US nuclear umbrella would be to commit some US nuclear weapons to enhancing South Korea's…
Number of Thai hostages rises to 22 as PM Srettha begs all Thais to return home
He said getting around Israel was becoming more difficult now that it has kicked off ground operations into the Gaza Strip, and that Thai nationals who are still in Israel should…
Mutual trust highlighted at China security forum
Vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission General Zhang Youxia also said all countries should adhere to the principles of win-win cooperation and pursue common development…