Zelensky vows to regain Lsyschansk after last holdout in eastern region falls
Russia said its capture of the city of Lysychansk, the last holdout in the key region, gave it full control of eastern Luhansk.
Defence & Security
China warns Philippine troops at Ayungin Shoal: Don’t make trouble
Beijing has been trying for years to prevent the Navy’s resupply missions but over the past months, it has displayed new tactics.
US-led Pacific naval drill launched amid rising China tensions
US allies in the Indo-Pacific region including Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines are participating in the exercise, regarded as the world's biggest…
The promising prospect of a nuclear-weapons prohibition treaty
Signed in 2017, the treaty has received 86 signatories and 65 ratifications within the last five years, with more expected to join on board.
North Korean hackers suspected of stealing $100 million crypto from US firm
The US-sanctioned Lazarus Group is controlled by North Korea’s primary intelligence bureau, the Reconnaissance General Bureau.
NATO backs military aid for ‘heroic’ Ukraine, Russia steps up attacks
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the war against Ukraine has shattered peace in Europe and has created the biggest security crisis in Europe since WWII.
SDF helmets used on front lines of combat in Ukraine
In March, Tokyo had provided Ukraine with bulletproof vests and other SDF equipment at the request of Kyiv.
South Korean military to join US-led major, multinational cyber exercise for first time
The cyber field training exercise aims to bolster the capabilities of the US and participating allies to identify and respond to malicious online activities and enhance their…
Nato to boost troops on high alert to over 300,000
The June 28 to 30 Nato summit comes at a pivotal moment for the alliance after failures in Afghanistan and internal discord during the era of former US President Donald Trump, who…
Taiwan radio enthusiasts monitor China warplanes
Taiwan has complained for years of repeated Chinese air force missions into its air defense identification zone, which is not territorial airspace but a broader area it monitors…