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Thai troops to join major military exercise
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand is set to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise ever conducted in Australia, scheduled for mid-July.
India and Pakistan urged to have 'maximum restraint' after Kashmir attack
AFP, Published on 25/04/2025
» NEW DELHI - The United Nations urged India and Pakistan to show "maximum restraint" as the nuclear-armed rivals imposed tit-for-tat diplomatic measures over a deadly shooting in Kashmir.
Philippines, US launch joint combat drills in 'full battle test'
Published on 21/04/2025
» MANILA - More than 14,000 Filipino and American soldiers kicked off annual military exercises on Monday for a "full battle test" between the two defence treaty allies in the face of regional security concerns, including tensions in the South China Sea.
Pope Francis's delicate ties with politics in Argentina
AFP, Published on 21/04/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - Pope Francis navigated a complex relationship with politics in Argentina, a juggling act observers say explains why he never once returned to the country that informed his love for the downtrodden, for tango and for soccer.
'We really need to talk'
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 21/04/2025
» With trade tensions exacerbated by the US's reciprocal tariffs, key business sectors are calling on the Thai government to prioritise negotiations with Washington during the 90-day pause, as the nation is expected to be one of the hardest hit from the tariff rate of 36%, which is significantly higher than the regional and global average.
Malaysia PM says Myanmar junta, opposition to extend ceasefire
Published on 18/04/2025
» Myanmar's junta and a key opposition group have indicated they will extend a ceasefire to support more aid efforts after a devastating earthquake in the strife-torn nation, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Friday.
Philippine drills to include 9,000 US troops
Published on 15/04/2025
» MANILA - The United States is deploying around 9,000 troops to the Philippines for this year’s joint military exercises, as the allies strengthen ties amid tensions with China over its activities in the South China Sea and in Taiwan.
Charter court insists on its neutrality
Published on 10/04/2025
» The Constitutional Court maintains a neutral position when it comes to politics in Thailand and is open to charter changes related to the selection of its judges, according to court president Nakharin Mektrairat.
China's 'grey zone' tactics pressure Taiwan
Oped, Published on 10/04/2025
» China's growing naval power is regularly and systematically harassing the waters around Taiwan in what appears to be rehearsal exercises for a future invasion of the self-ruled democratic island. Units of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), as well as swarms of military aircraft, regularly probe the waters and skies near Taiwan, often crossing into the island's sovereign airspace and waters.
China launches military drills in Taiwan Strait
AFP, Published on 02/04/2025
» TAIPEI - The Chinese military announced new exercises Wednesday in sensitive waters near Taiwan, in a second consecutive day of drills around the self-ruled island it claims as its own.