Vietnam, India hold political consultation, strategic dialogue
Defence and security cooperation is a key strategic pillar of the bilateral relationship, Vietnamese and Indian diplomats stressed, stressing the need to further expand…
Defence & Security
Taiwan says military drills will involve largest call-up
The exercises are being extended to improve Taiwan’s response to “grey zone” harassment by China.
Allies need to discuss Seoul’s defence costs beyond current deal: acting US ambassador
Joseph Yun, charge d'affaires ad interim at the US Embassy in Seoul, defended US calls for allies to meet the global standard of spending 5 percent of their gross domestic product…
Conspicuous absence: The Korea Herald
In this dire situation, it is important to send a clear message that holds Pyongyang in check. To show the South stands by its allies and friends is a sure way to do it.
Thai Army says Cambodia amassing troops and heavy weapons along border
These movements raise concerns over the safety of Thai civilians in nearby communities, says Maj Gen Winthai Suvaree, spokesman for the Royal Thai Army.
Iran confirms ceasefire with Israel after US President Trump’s announcement
The Israeli Defence Forces said, however, that the Iranian military was continuing to launch missiles at Israel.
Thailand closes border crossings with Cambodia as dispute deepens
Thailand will now restrict all vehicles, tourists and traders from crossing at all land border checkpoints in seven provinces bordering Cambodia, the military said in a statement…
Iran strike hardens Kim Jong-un’s nuclear resolve, pushes Pyongyang deeper into China-Russia orbit: experts
Observers noted, however, that the likelihood of Mr. Trump ordering a similar strike on North Korean nuclear facilities is considered extremely low. A key reason lies in North…
‘Pragmatism’ in focus as South Korean President Lee Jae Myung skips NATO summit
This deprives President Lee of a chance to sit down for talks with US President Trump and with leaders of European countries that South Korea sees as partners in the defence…
US President Trump says Israel and Iran agree to ‘total ceasefire’
The US joined the Israel-Iran conflict over the weekend with unprecedented strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, spurring a retaliatory missile attack Monday on an American base in…