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Samsung may have overtaken SK hynix in HBM revenue, analysis suggests

Samsung Electronics may have overtaken SK hynix in third-quarter high-bandwidth memory revenue, according to US equity r...

Beyond exports: China's automakers dig deeper into Europe

Chinese automakers are turning Europe from an export market into a manufacturing foothold, building factories and joinin...

Saudi coalition intercepts missile as Houthis claim new attack on Riyadh airport

The Saudi-led military coalition said Monday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, after the Iran...

U.S. military bans Chinese-made BYD cars from key air base in Okinawa

The move comes amid growing concerns about smart technology in the vehicles and the threat of spying.

Africa: Chapo Calls for Cooperation to Protect Africa's Strategic Minerals

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called for stronger cooperation among African countries and intern...

Germany to tap Ukrainian tech with missile purchase

Bars strike system would be first offensive weapon developed in Ukraine to be purchased by the Bundeswehr

AI-enabled emergency management: a hint at PLA’s future AI integration

China’s Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) compares disaster response to ‘fighting a war’ and, since 2022, has used ...

Sudan: 'Sudan Drone Strikes Killed 306 in Three Weeks' - UN Human Rights Chief

[Dabanga] Amsterdam / Geneva / Sudan -- The UN Human Rights Office documented hundreds of deaths and injuries in October...

South Korea, US launch joint air force drills dubbed Freedom Flag

Fighter jets, transport and reconnaissance aircraft are participating in the drills

Trump Says Decision Nearing on Iran: Deal or ‘Finish It Off’

President Donald Trump said it's "getting to be decision time" on whether he will make a deal with Tehran or resume atta...

Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says

Hebron is under full Israeli siege, mayor says Israeli forces have sealed off all entrances to Hebron in the occupied We...

Houthis claim missile attacks on Yemen's Aden, Lahij

Houthis claim missile attacks on Yemen's Aden, Lahij The Houthis have claimed ballistic missile attacks on "enemy" force...

Intercepted missile after Houthis hit Riyadh airport, says Saudi coalition

The Houthis have carried out waves of strikes on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, including an attack th...

The DC-Silicon Valley anti-China coalition is falling apart

Arriving in the White House in 2021, President Joe Biden set about dismantling much of his predecessor’s foreign-policy ...

Rubio's 'civilizational' turn is just warmed-over neoconservatism

“The story of our civilization is the greatest story ever known to man.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered these ...

Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, s...

Footage released of huge S. Korean national flag on Dokdo Island

SEOUL - Promotional footage of a huge national flag of South Korea on its easternmost island of Dokdo was unveiled Sunda...

Missile launchers in Yemen's Sanaa destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says

Missile launchers in Yemen's Sanaa destroyed, Saudi-led coalition says The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen claimed it destr...

Officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday

By Andrew Mills and Ariba ShahidOct 26 (Reuters) - Top officials from Mecca Pact countries Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Paki...

Iran hosts Saudi defence pact states as Houthis launch more attacks

By Andrew Mills, Ariba Shahid and Menna AlaaElDinDOHA/KARACHI/CAIRO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Top officials from Saudi Arabia,...

Saudi defence pact countries hold talks in Iran as Houthis launch more attacks

By Andrew Mills, Ariba Shahid and Menna AlaaElDinKARACHI/CAIRO, Oct 26 (Reuters) - Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turk...

'Utilizing Iran for politics': IDF chief, Netanyahu clash over military action ahead of Israel elections - report

Tension brews within Israel's leadership as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF chief Eyal Zamir disagree on possi...

The Strategic Logic Behind Pakistan’s Defense Pacts

Last week, Pakistan signed the Badr Pact with Türkiye, Qatar, and Indonesia, the latest in a string of defense-related a...

Tensions high as North Korea howitzer spotted near South Korean border

The presence of the self-propelled 122-mm howitzer near the border marks a rare visible deployment of such artillery.

Seoul ‘fabricated” landmine blast, North Korea tells UN in letter

South Korea blames Pyongyang for September landmine blast, but North Korea says incident a 'sinister obstructive move'.

Fiji opens Pacific digital skills hub, with Australia pledging $28 million

FIJI has opened a new digital skills hub at the University of the South Pacific, aiming to train workers in artificial i...

Senior U.S. Democrat says midterm win would give party stronger voice in shaping Asia policy

Rep. Ami Bera said he hoped to advance legislation reinforcing the U.S.-Japan alliance and support for Taiwan.

Riyadh airport partially reopens: Saudi intercepts Houthi ballistic missile, drones

A Saudi-led coalition reported intercepting Houthi ballistic missiles aimed at Riyadh, claiming to protect the capital. ...

Ghost Sharks’ mines won’t be much use if Australia can’t act fast enough

So now it’s confirmed: Ghost Shark uncrewed submarines will be able to lay mines, up to 12 at a time. But government con...

Trump says decision nearing on Iran: Strike deal or resume attacks

Trump has suggested that U.S. strikes on Iran could resume after the Nov. 3 elections and has sent additional forces tow...

Israel to close all West Bank crossings on election day

• Netanyahu faces tight race against Bennett, Lapid, Eisenkot in tomorrow’s polls • Warns Iran against attempts to disru...

PACNEWS TWO 26 OCTOBER 2026

In this bulletin: 1. AUST — Australia, PNG move to implement landmark defence alliance2. PACIFIC — Japan, Micronesia rea...

Interpol’s Hong Kong meeting to consider ‘silver notice’ targeting criminal assets

Interpol will seek approval at its general assembly in Hong Kong next month for a new “silver notice” system to target c...

Army adopts ‘unscripted’ training to boost readiness

UK, French troops war-game attack on NATO

The Pentagon's Rare Earth Deadline Is Almost Here. Is Anyone Ready?

For years, the rare earth industry has been talking about January 1, 2027 as the date that changes everything. That date...

Defence Spending: Challenges for the Budget and Beyond

Funding further increases in defence spending would require hard choices – cutting spending elsewhere, raising taxes or ...

Report: IDF chief pushes back on Netanyahu's order

An extraordinary confrontation at the top of Israel's leadership, just two days before the election. Israeli media repor...

Algeria Votes to Send Troops to Protect Niger’s Oil Facilities

Algerian lawmakers approved sending troops to protect oil facilities in neighboring Niger, as the North African OPEC mem...

Japan deploys long-range missile launcher during major drill with US

The Type-25 is a domestically produced missile designed to be fired from a vehicle-mounted launcher.