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Russian forces tighten Ukrainian encirclement in Volchansk — security forces

Over the past week, more than 20 pieces of enemy equipment, including armored vehicles, have been destroyed during attem...

Philippines warns China may reassert itself amid US-South Korea drill cuts

Manila defence chief says Washington gave 'definite assurances' that its commitments to the Philippines remain.

URGENT: Japan, S. Korea, U.S. forces start joint exercise, rapped by N. Korea

Japan, South Korea and the United States launched a trilateral multi-domain exercise Monday to boost capabilities and sa...

Japan closely monitoring US talks with Russia, Ukraine — government

Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara pointed out that it is important for Ukraine, Europe, and other relevant countries...

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its “hostile policy” against North Korea and ...

AUKUS has put Australia’s submarine effort back on track

The first question to consider when thinking about a major defence program such as AUKUS is this: defence against whom? ...

South Korea, US, Japan conducting Freedom Edge military drills

The exercises are taking place in several areas and will also involve air forces

North Korea to reach another milestone in strengthening its navy in eight months — leader

Kim Jong Un noted that a strong navy is capable of ensuring "the country’s self-reliance and the protection of its marit...

Yemeni army claims large-scale attacks on Houthi positions

Yemeni army claims large-scale attacks on Houthi positions Yemen’s government-aligned armed forces said they carried out...

Iran to announce restricted zone outside Strait of Hormuz

Iran's security chief Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran will announce a restricted zone around the Strait of Hormuz.

North Korea commissions destroyer to become part of its nuclear response system

The North Korean leader Kim Jong Un boarded the ship before its maiden voyage

N. Korea commissions 2nd destroyer as Kim aims for nuclear-armed navy

North Korea has commissioned its second 5,000-ton destroyer for deployment in the Sea of Japan, with leader Kim Jong Un ...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer part of nuclear response system

North Korea has accelerated efforts to modernize its navy as Kim Jong Un pursues a broader expansion of the country's nu...

North Korea’s Kim launches second nuclear destroyer as US-South Korea-Japan drills start

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un commissioned his second naval destroyer and called for building a more reliable nuclear ...

Ukraine war update: It will be a brutal fall and winter

In a war, length is far more important than ferocity. Trying to keep a war from escalating might seem like a prudent thi...

Kim Commissions Second Destroyer to Bolster Nuclear Naval Force

North Korea has launched into service its second destroyer in less than three months as leader Kim Jong Un pushes to upg...

China mounts fresh campaign to encircle Taiwan with patrols

Since June, Beijing has deployed on average two Coast Guard cutters per month east of Taiwan, an area vital to U.S. alli...

S. Korea, US, Japan kick off 3-way military exercise

South Korea, the United States and Japan began a five-day joint military exercise Monday, proceeding on schedule even as...

US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia to Kyiv, a senior Ukraini...

EU to give Greenland a cash boost amid Trump annexation drive

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is visiting Greenland in a show of support for the territory, which h...

States with anti-Russian sanctions taking part in EEF underscore its significance — envoy

These countries realize that it's impossible to imagine a world without Russia or the Arctic today, Deputy Prime Ministe...

US envoys bring ‘more effective’ Ukraine peace proposals to Kyiv, official says

US envoys brought new, “more effective” proposals to Kyiv aimed at ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presid...

EU to boost Greenland investment amid Trump annexation claims

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is expected to announce increased EU investment in Greenland on Monda...

North Korea deploys warship ‘capable of annihilating retaliatory strikes’

Leader Kim Jong Un says vessel will form part of Pyongyang's nuclear response system, strengthen naval forces.

China marks major tunnel milestone for Central Asia railway bypassing Russia

Fresh off Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Kyrgyzstan, project officials have announced the successful drilling o...

Military budgets more arms production

US envoys hold talks with Zelenskiy on first Kyiv visit

Army’s second nationwide brigade-level exercise to run for 10 days

Iran war live: Tehran to announce new Hormuz shipping route in coming days

Move comes as Iran's top negotiator warns of heavier responses to new attacks after US strikes on Iranian oil tankers.

N. Korea commissions nuclear-capable naval destroyer Kang Kon

North Korea has commissioned its new naval destroyer Kang Kon, state media said Monday, as the country pushes to moderni...

Hormuz traffic drops to lowest since May

Hormuz traffic drops to lowest since May An average of 10 commodity ships transited the Strait of Hormuz daily over the ...

Anti-base Okinawa gov. in tight race with base supporter: poll

Gov. Denny Tamaki, an opponent of the relocation of a U.S. military base within Okinawa Prefecture, is running neck and ...

Postcard from PIF: Hardly divided, leaders took a stand on China test

The focus for this year’s annual gathering of Pacific leaders and partners was always going to be about China. With the ...

Russia Is Redrawing Its Energy Map Through the Arctic

Russia’s Northern Sea Route (NSR) is about to become a game-changer for Eurasian energy trade, and Europe’s January 2027...

China Piles Pressure on Taiwan With Fresh Patrols Off East Coast

For decades, China’s maritime pressure on Taiwan centered on the major shipping strait separating the two neighbors. Now...

Russia’s Most Dangerous Military Adaptation Is Recovery

Russia is learning how to restore command, targeting and sustainment after disruption. NATO should measure success by ho...

US envoys Witkoff, Kushner spearhead Russia-Ukraine diplomacy push

US envoys held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv after meeting Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Mosco...

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un says new destroyer will be part of nuclear response system

The Kang Kon is capable of delivering 'annihilating retaliatory strikes'.

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner hold Ukraine talks after meeting Putin

US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, seeking to re...

North Korea deploys naval destroyer on east coast to boost nuclear deterrence

North Korea formally deployed the Kang Kon naval destroyer at a ceremony on the east coast on Sunday, according to state...