Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered the third day of peace talks in Istanbul, as officials from both sides seek to defuse weeks of escalating violence along their shared border. The negotiations come after a series of deadly clashes that left at least five Pakistani soldiers and 25 Afghan fighters dead, according to official sources. Both […]
China’s military declared on Sunday that it has carried out what it calls “routine patrols” in the South China Sea, and issued a stern warning to the Philippines against any provocations. The announcement came amid an escalating maritime standoff in the region that has already seen clashes between coast guard vessels and various naval exercises. […]
The Israeli military announced on Wednesday that it had successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, which triggered air raid sirens across several regions of the country. The missile, believed to have been fired by Houthi forces, was detected and neutralized before it could reach Israeli territory, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). No […]
Caracas Signals Readiness Amid Rising Tensions With Washington Venezuela’s defense leadership has issued a stern warning to the United States following reports of an increased U.S. naval presence near its maritime borders. Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López declared that the Venezuelan military is “preparing to fight” should American forces cross into Venezuelan territory. His comments, […]
South Korea, the United States, and Japan have launched their first trilateral steering committee meeting under the administration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, signaling a strengthened regional alliance aimed at countering North Korea’s growing cyber threat. The high-level meeting, held in Tokyo, brought together representatives from the foreign ministries of all three nations. […]
Following a high-profile meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed what he calls a “pragmatic alliance” between Seoul and Washington, signaling a new chapter in the 70 year old U.S.-Korea partnership. Speaking at a prominent Washington think tank, President Lee said the evolving global landscape calls for a […]
The leaders of South Korea and Japan are set to hold a high-level bilateral meeting this week, ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s expected visit to the region. The talks are aimed at reinforcing trilateral cooperation and ensuring both countries present a united front on key regional security and diplomatic issues. South Korean President Lee […]
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has rejected China’s criticism of his recent remarks about Taiwan, saying he was “just stating facts” and urging Beijing not to twist his words into a provocation. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday, President Marcos defended his earlier comments on the Taiwan Strait and regional security, asserting that his […]
Deadly Temple Dispute Displaces Over 130,000 People Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia have escalated into deadly clashes, leaving at least 20 people dead and forcing more than 130,000 civilians to flee their homes. The conflict centers around the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple along the shared border a long-standing flashpoint in the two nations’ strained […]
China Hosts SCO Defence Summit Amid Rising Global Tensions and NATO Expansion Qingdao — China hosted high-level defence talks this week with key members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), welcoming top military officials from Russia, Iran, India, and Pakistan as the group seeks to present itself as a stabilizing force in a rapidly polarizing […]