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Troops combat deadly wave of bear attacks in Japan
Reuters, Published on 05/11/2025
» KAZUNO — Japan's military deployed troops to the country's mountainous north on Wednesday to help trap bears after an urgent request from local authorities struggling to cope with a wave of attacks.
Typhoon flooding kills 5, strands thousands in Philippines
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» CEBU — At least five people have been killed and hundreds of thousands displaced as rains driven by Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines on Tuesday.
Lockheed 'accelerating' delayed F-16 deliveries for Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 04/11/2025
» TAIPEI — Lockheed Martin said on Tuesday it was working to accelerate delayed deliveries to Taiwan of new F-16Vs, after the island's defence ministry said the programme had been pushed back due to supply chain issues.
Restoring paradise
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/11/2025
» When Tania Kanchanarak looks out over the turquoise waters of Koh Phangan, she sees more than a postcard-perfect paradise.
Hegseth vows stronger ties with a Vietnam sceptical of US commitment
Published on 03/11/2025
» HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth completed a two-day trip to Vietnam on Monday, seeking to reassure a wary partner with US promises to double down on joint efforts to address the wounds of the Vietnam War.
Tropical storm to bring days more rain
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 03/11/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warned of continued rainfall this week as a result of Tropical Storm Kalmaegi.
Philippines inks military pact with Canada in bid to deter China
Published on 02/11/2025
» The Philippines and Canada signed a visiting forces agreement on Sunday, the latest military pact struck by Manila as it builds a coalition of allies to deter what it sees as Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
China hits out at Japan’s Takaichi for meeting Taiwan’s Lin
Published on 02/11/2025
» China criticised Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for meeting with Taiwan officials on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit and her subsequent social media posts about the discussions.
Pentagon chief joins Southeast Asian meet to shore up US ties
Reuters, Published on 31/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was expected on Friday to hold two-way meetings in Malaysia during a gathering of Southeast Asian counterparts, as Washington seeks to strengthen security ties amid China's growing assertiveness in the region.
Xi primed to meet Japan, Canada leaders after Trump summit
AFP, Published on 31/10/2025
» GYEONGJU — Chinese leader Xi Jinping was expected to meet Canada and Japan's new prime ministers for the first time on Friday, a day after agreeing to a trade war ceasefire with US President Donald Trump.