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Why US allies in Middle East are accelerating direct talks with Iran

The US’ Muslim-majority Middle Eastern allies have accelerated talks with Tehran over a new regional security framework ...

Germany, S. Korea can’t replace US or China but can bolster stability: envoy

Germany and South Korea can bolster economic and security stability through closer cooperation as middle powers amid con...

North Korea fires off apparent ballistic missile

The missile was believed to have fallen in waters outside Japan's exclusive economic zone.

Evolving Scope of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

The two countries have launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor to counter ‘misleading narratives,’ expand cultu...

Hegseth fires top Pentagon military planner as Trump weighs fresh Iran strikes: Report

Army Lt Gen Brett Sylvia has been removed from his post, raising concerns amid escalating tensions with Iran. President ...

N. Korea launches SRBMs toward East Sea

North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Ch...

Why is Egypt jumping into Houthi war? First, follow the money.

Egypt's parliament has voted, after two postponements, to authorize President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi to take “necessary me...

BREAKING NEWS: Suspected missile likely fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone

BREAKING NEWS: Suspected missile likely fell outside Japan's exclusive economic zone Read full story here

North Korea fires projectile toward sea off east coast, South Korea military says

Japan’s Coast Guard said the launched projectile could be a ballistic missile and had already fallen into the sea.

Suspected ballistic missile launched from North Korea: Japan

Suspected ballistic missile launched from North Korea: Japan

Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups

It is part of a broader programme to restructure state capital in major enterprises and banks.

North Korea fires ‘unidentified projectile’ toward sea: ROK military

North Korea launched an “unidentified projectile” toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Thursday, South Korea’s military...

BREAKING NEWS: Suspected N. Korean ballistic missile has already fallen: Japan gov't

BREAKING NEWS: Suspected N. Korean ballistic missile has already fallen: Japan gov'tRead full story here

URGENT: N. Korea fires what may be ballistic missile: Japan gov't

North Korea fired Thursday what may be a ballistic missile, the Japanese Defense Ministry said.The Japan Coast Guard urg...

North Korea Launches Suspected Ballistic Missile, Japan Says

North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile on Thursday, Japanese and South Korean authorities said, amid heightened...

U.S. warns allies to prepare for possible Iran strikes, retaliation after elections, say sources

The U.S. has told regional allies that the new round of military action could last for several days, but regional offici...

US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer

The defense chiefs of the U.S. and South Korea agreed Wednesday to postpone annual top-level talks until early 2027, dea...

India’s Growing Role in the Global Arms Trade Amid Geopolitical Risks: Live Q&A

Bloomberg journalists answer your questions about India’s growing role in the global arms trade amid geopolitical compli...

US to showcase modern military equipment at Vietnam defense expo

The U.S. will showcase modern defense equipment at the third Vietnam International Defense Expo, scheduled for Dec. 10-1...

Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 50 Chinese vessels across regional waters

The secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council published a map showing locations of vessels including the a...

RBC Flags Risks of Renewed US Strikes on Iran Despite Diplomacy

Renewed US military strikes against Iran remain possible despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days ahead of...

RBC Flags Risks of Renewed US Strikes on Iran Despite Diplomacy

Renewed US military strikes against Iran remain possible despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent days ahead of...

Colombo Port: A Chinese exit gives Australia a renewed chance

Australia’s lasting advantage in the Indian Ocean will come from building institutions, not simply replacing investors.

Trump floats plans of naming Hormuz Strait into Trump Strait again

The US leader also added that more oil is currently flowing out of the waterway "that it was seven months"

China’s military creating ‘pressure’ in region, Australian defense chief says

Beijing deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely ...

Bangladesh presses India before Ganges water treaty expires

Expiration of the deal threatens tens of millions of livelihoods.

Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 50 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters

Taiwan warned the moves could hurt peace in the Indo-Pacific.

Samsung Electronics posts record profit in Q3 on AI chip supercycle

Samsung Electronics Co. said Thursday its third-quarter net profit jumped more than sixfold from a year earlier as stron...

Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in South-east Asia

Richard Marles urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation.

First Taiwan Aircraft Flies Over Pakistan After Permit U-Turn

The first Taiwanese commercial aircraft flew over Pakistan on Thursday morning following an abrupt u-turn by authorities...

Vietnam to Retain State Stakes in Strategic Sectors Through 2030

Vietnam’s government, while planning to slash its holdings in some state-owned companies, will retain full ownership of ...

Moscow, Pyongyang back network sending workers to Russian factories, report says

Some of the workers were sent to work at factories that turn out items Moscow uses in the Ukraine war, a rights group sa...

Saudi-led coalition claims it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile fired towards kingdom

Saudi-led coalition claims it destroyed Houthi ballistic missile fired towards kingdom The Saudi-Led coalition said it d...

Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Southeast Asia of US Security Commitment to the Region

Speaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, the U.S. secretary of war pledged to "defend our interests and...

US should spy on Chinese firms to maintain edge in tech race: ex-CIA official

A former CIA official has called for Washington to spy on foreign companies to help US firms stay ahead in the technolog...

Scale it Back? Saying No to Expanding the U.S. Military | Foreign Affairs

Instead of trying to expand the military, U.S. leaders should scale down, writes Barry Posen in his Foreign Affairs essa...

S. Korea, US, partners reaffirm N. Korea denuclearization goal, back sanctions enforcement

South Korea, the United States and other like-minded partners on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to the denucleari...

Inside India newsletter: New Delhi approves $22 billion in military spending amid China border tensions

American, Israeli, and Russian defense manufacturers are likely to find substantial opportunities in India's expanding d...

Moscow mayor reports downing 15 more drones

Specialists from emergency services are working at the scenes where drone fragments landed