Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan: Biden
Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon who had a $25 million bounty on his head, helped coordinate the Sept 11, 2001, attacks.
Defence & Security
Japan rearms and raises alarm
Last year, despite the pandemic related slowdown, the defense spending went up by an impressive 15 per cent, from the previous year.
S. Korea, US defense chiefs agree to step up military exercises
The two officials said that the alliance will get stronger given North Korea’s provocative actions.
Japan, U.S. foreign ministers affirm importance of Taiwan Strait
The two men also reiterated the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, where China is increasing military pressure.
PLA aims to become modernized, world-class military
The modernisation will be aimed at meeting the demands of China's global standing, State Councilor and Defence Minister Wei Fenghe said.
Another harassment incident recorded in Ayungin Shoal
Ayungin Shoal is a low-tide elevation located 105 nautical miles off Palawan and is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
Kishida to call for greater transparency of nuclear forces
According to sources, arrangements also are being made to have political leaders from various nations discuss nuclear disarmament at a meeting to be held in Hiroshima in late…
Korea launches Jeongjo the Great, Navy’s first 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer
The destroyer was built as part of the country’s defense acquisition program developed to increase South Korea’s defense against North Korea‘s evolving military capabilities.
Japan to join ‘Garuda Shield’ military drills in Indonesia for first time
Japan's involvement comes as Washington and its regional allies step up efforts to counter China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
No saber-rattling for North Korea’s ‘Victory Day,’ but US repeats warning over nuke test
North Korea held an eighth national conference of war veterans in Pyongyang on 69th anniversary of the 1953 armistice agreement that ended the 1950-53 Korean War.