North Korea launches multiple short range missiles ahead of Trump’s return
Prompted by the launch, the presidential office convened a security situation review meeting to discuss North Korean missile activity and future countermeasures.
Defence & Security
Contingency plans in place vs China reclamation in Scarborough – Philippine Navy
Philippine Navy Spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Rear Adm. Roy Vincent Trinidad made the revelation when asked if the military is ready in case China starts to reclaim…
Laos, Vietnam bolster ties in public security
Under the agreed plan of cooperation for 2025, the two ministries will continue to coordinate, support and generally assist each other in ensuring peace and the orderliness of…
Indian PM Modi to visit Mumbai on Jan 15, dedicate 3 warships to nation
On January 15, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate warships INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghshir to the Indian Navy at the Mumbai Naval Dockyard at around 10:30 am on…
Talks on Cambodia-US military drills may resume in February
The announcement was made by US defense attaché Colonel Kyle Saltzman, as he met with General Vong Pisen, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), on the…
Japan, South Korean foreign chiefs reaffirm cooperation, discuss North Korea missile development
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and South Korean counterpart Cho Tae-yul also agreed to continue to strengthen their trilateral cooperation with the United States.
Vietnam, Laos to boost public security cooperation
The public security forces of Vietnam and Laos have collaborated to combat transnational drug crimes, human trafficking and improve mutual legal assistance on criminal justice.
China’s ‘monster’ coast guard ship back in West Philippine Sea
According to Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela, they have observed that Chinese patrols have come as close as 111 km (60 nautical miles) off Luzon’s…
US President Biden to host Jan. 12 online meeting with Philippine President Marcos, Japan PM Ishiba
US national security spokesperson John Kirby said the meeting with Mr. Marcos and Mr. Ishiba was aimed at further strengthening “our trilateral partnership and our efforts…
US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine
More than 12,000 North Korean troops are in Russia and in December began fighting against Ukrainian forces in Russia's Kursk region, Deputy US Ambassador to the UN Dorothy Camille…