North Korea fires ballistic missiles in tit-for-tat after alliance air exercise
North Korean state media reported that the missile launches were in response to the combined aerial drills between South Korea and the US.
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Referring to the growing military cooperation between China and Russia, the minister said, “This is the most severe and complicated security environment that Japan has faced…
NK expected to test as many missiles as last year’s record of over 90, say experts
Tensions on the Korean peninsula are likely to remain high with North Korea firing missiles in tit-for-tat retaliation against South Korea.
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Human Rights Watch challenged the US not to "tinker with political declarations" but to begin negotiating internationally binding law regarding this.
China, Russia, South Africa to hold 2nd joint naval exercises
The Chinese Defence ministry said that the exercises are targeted at jointly safeguarding the security of shipping and maritime economic activities.
PTI supporter sentenced to 3 years in prison for tweeting against army
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Too early to invoke mutual defence treaty with US: Philippines dept of foreign affairs
Under the 1951 treaty, the United States and the Philippines commit to come to each other’s aid in case of an armed attack on a public vessel, troops or an airship.