Taiwan says 30 Chinese planes entered its air defense identification zone
According to the defense ministry’s announcement, nine kinds of aircraft — including 22 fighters — entered the southwestern part of the zone.
Defence & Security
S. Korea reviews ammunition exports to restock Canadian weapons sent to Ukraine
A South Korean official said the government has not yet formally begun procedures for the export but the military is reviewing whether it is capable of supplying the artillery…
Ukraine battle expands as Kyiv launches counteroffensive
Ukraine's push in Kherson came as its forces held off Russia's efforts to conquer and cut off a strategic strip of eastern Ukraine that is central to Moscow's struggling war…
Envoys of South Korea, US, Japan to discuss measures to deter North Korea
The relay of meetings is planned as follow-up events to US President Joe Biden’s visits to Seoul and Tokyo.
Ukraine receives missiles, howitzers, Zelensky expects good news on arms supplies
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine, working to boost weapons supplies, was approaching the point where it would outnumber the Russians both technologically and in terms of…
Afghanistan-based TTP poses threat to Pakistan: UN Security Council report
According to the report, Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan constituted the largest component of foreign terrorist fighters in Afghanistan, with their number estimated to be several…
US, Ukraine discuss danger of escalation as new arms extend Kyiv’s reach
President Biden's administration and US allies have been increasingly willing to give Ukraine longer-range weaponry amidst growing risks as Kyiv battles Russia's invasion forces.
China’s aircraft carrier drills near Japan aimed at around-the-clock attack capability
A Chinese military source said one purpose of the drills was to establish operational skills for carrier-based aircraft, aiming to have the capability for around-the-clock attacks…
PLA exercise near Taiwan meant to serve as warning to island, US
Senior Colonel Shi Yi said the operation was also arranged in response to the US sending "wrong signals" about the Taiwan question.
Russia launches new assault on eastern Ukraine towns
After failing to seize Kyiv or Ukraine's second city Kharkiv, Russia is trying to take the rest of the separatist-claimed Donbas' two provinces.