‘No ceasefire without Russian withdrawal,’ says Ukrainian regional leader
Ukraine’s war with Russia has ground on for nearly a year, with no end in sight to the conflict and suffering.
Defence & Security
Balloons expose blind spot in Japan’s defence
Revelations that several flying objects flew through Japanese airspace have sparked concerns about a gaping hole in Japan’s security landscape.
Dokdo still unresolved as urgency mounts
Friendly relations, let alone a strategic alliance between nations, are questionable if they are engaged in a territorial dispute.
China urges caution over Manila manoeuvring
Experts are asking countries to remain vigilant and avoid being coerced by others after Manila began pointing fingers at Beijing over a maritime incident.
South Korea, NATO carve out path to step up military cooperation
Both sides agreed to establish a military-to-military consultative body to “enhance the understanding of the security situation on the Korean Peninsula".
AUKUS ‘transparency’ crucial, Indonesian minister tells Australia
While Canberra reaffirmed its commitment to avoiding acquiring nuclear weapons, some countries are unconvinced that the nuclear-powered submarines will comply with international…
India aims to triple defence exports to $5 billion, sell fighter jets and choppers
India has been one of the world’s biggest importers of defence equipment for decades, but it has punched below its weight in the global arms export market.
North Korea unveils likely new solid-fuel ICBM
The rollout of possible new solid-fuel ICBMs came months after North Korea tested what appears to be a new model of a new solid-fuel rocket engine at the Sohae Satellite Launching…
Marcos in Tokyo to sign defence, infrastructure deals
Japan, which invaded and occupied the Philippines during World War II, has recently inked similar pacts with Britain and Australia.
Japan, Philippines pledge closer security ties amid China tensions
The disaster relief deal with Tokyo is seen as a possible precursor to establishing an agreement that would allow Japan's Self-Defence Force to deploy to the Philippines more…