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Philippines, US hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea
Published on 19/01/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines and the United States carried out joint maritime exercises for a fifth time in the South China Sea, Manila's armed forces said on Sunday, in a move that would likely irk China.
Russia strikes Ukraine energy sites in 'massive' barrage
AFP, Published on 16/01/2025
» SKNYLIV (UKRAINE) - Russia launched a wave of missiles and drones at Ukrainian energy facilities on Wednesday, intensifying a months-long bombing campaign at a precarious moment of the war for Ukraine.
Defence Ministry favours Gripen jets over US F-16s
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/01/2025
» The Defence Ministry supports the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) decision to choose the Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets over the F-16 aircraft from the United States, says Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Taiwan reports first Chinese 'combat patrol' of New Year
Published on 02/01/2025
» TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday that Chinese warplanes and warships had carried out the first "combat patrol" around the island of the New Year, after Taiwan President Lai Ching-te again expressed willingness to talk to Beijing.
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as WHO chief prepares to leave
AFP, Published on 27/12/2024
» SANAA - Israeli air strikes hit rebel-held Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday as the head of the United Nations' (UN) World Health Organization (WHO) said he and his team prepared to fly out.
Israeli strikes hit Yemen airport as Netanyahu fires warning
AFP, Published on 27/12/2024
» SANAA - Israeli air strikes pummelled Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Yemen on Thursday, with Huthi rebel media reporting six deaths.
US President Biden authorizes $571 million in military aid to Taiwan
AFP, Published on 21/12/2024
» WASHINGTON - US President Joe Biden approved $571.3 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Friday, the White House said, as the Democrat prepares to leave office ahead of the January inauguration of Donald Trump.
US approves $385 million arms sale to Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 30/11/2024
» WASHINGTON — The United States State Department has approved the potential sale of spare parts for F-16 jets and radars to Taiwan for an estimated US$385 million, the Pentagon said on Friday, a day before Taiwan President Lai Ching-te starts a sensitive Pacific trip.
Russia fires 120-missile barrage at Ukrainian energy sites
Published on 17/11/2024
» Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone strikes against energy infrastructure and other targets across Ukraine on Sunday as its invasion nears the 1,000-day mark.
Iranian leader warns US, Israel of ‘crushing response’
Published on 02/11/2024
» Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said on Saturday that the United States and Israel will “undoubtedly receive a crushing response” for what they do against his country, state media reported.