Tokyo Ueno Zoo’s twin pandas to be returned to China, leaving Japan with none for 1st time since 1972
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Pakistan calls on other nations to press Afghanistan on removing terrorist groups
Pakistan’s bilateral relations with Afghanistan have come under strain in recent times as the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan remains the main point of contention between the…
Thais can still fly home, ‘no fighting at airports’: Cambodian Senate President
He informed Thai citizens that they can depart Cambodia by air from Phnom Penh or Siem Reap. Thai citizens working near the Vietnamese border can exit through Vietnam and find a…
Authority over DMZ access tests Seoul-United Nations Command coordination
Complaints are rising in Seoul that the US-led command maintains excessive control over an area primarily secured by South Korean forces.
102 Cambodian troops killed as Thailand’s forces advance on 13 border fronts: Thai army
Since December 7, the Second Army estimates that Cambodian forces have also suffered the destruction of 6 T-55 tanks, 1 BM-21 multiple rocket launcher, 64 drones, and 1 anti-drone…
China claims Japan orchestrated radar incident, as Japan issues denial
Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, rebutted China’s claims at an emergency press conference on Wednesday, asserting that there was no prior notification from the…
Vietnam joins second ASEAN–US Maritime Exercise
Through these activities, participating countries reaffirm their shared commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region.
China-Russia joint air patrol shows ‘resolve to maintain peace, stability’
Zhang Xiaogang, a spokesman for China's Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to comments posted by a senior Japanese official regarding the China-Russia…
Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim calls Cambodian, Thai leaders as clashes remain unresolved
Also on December 9, speaking from Pennsylvania, US President Donald Trump stated that he plans to make phone calls to the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand after both sides engaged…
Thailand intensifies military response as border conflict with Cambodia escalates
Thai forces repel rocket attacks and clear mines as civilian areas sustain damage in ongoing border confrontations.