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Russia practised electronic missile launches during nuclear drills
Reuters, Published on 13/06/2024
» MOSCOW - Russia practised the electronic launch of missiles as part of a second stage of drills on how to deploy tactical nuclear weapons, the defence ministry said.
US to widen sanctions on sale of semiconductor chips to Russia, sources say
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» WASHINGTON: The U.S. government plans on Wednesday to announce wider sanctions on the sale of semiconductor chips and other goods to Russia, with the goal of targeting third-party sellers in China, sources familiar with the plans said late on Tuesday.
North Korea's Kim boasts of 'invincible' ties with Russia amid talks of Putin visit
Reuters, Published on 12/06/2024
» SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has said his country is an "invincible comrade-in-arms" with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, state media KCNA said on Wednesday, amid speculation over Putin's impending visit to North Korea.
Thais must join Global Peace Summit
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 11/06/2024
» This weekend, Thailand will join 100-plus countries at the Burgenstock Resort in Switzerland for the upcoming Global Peace Summit. Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines have confirmed their participation. East Timor, which is expected to become a full Asean member in the future, is also participating.
Moscow says US to blame for civilian deaths in Russia
Reuters, Published on 07/06/2024
» ST PETERSBURG - Russia alleged on Friday that Ukraine had used US-supplied rockets to kill women and children in a region of southern Russia, and said that Washington was to blame.
Thai weapon exports eyed
News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 07/06/2024
» The Defence Ministry is seeking to amend four acts to allow the export of Thai-made weapons as part of its policy to boost the country's defence industry.
Putin says no talks with Japan unless stance altered
Kyodo News, Published on 06/06/2024
» ST PETERSBURG - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that conditions are not currently in place for his country to resume talks with Japan on a post-World War II peace treaty, blaming Tokyo for souring bilateral relations by supporting Ukraine.
Zelensky asks Asia leaders to join summit to end Russia’s war
Published on 02/06/2024
» Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Asian leaders to join a summit this month to discuss his country’s peace blueprint, arguing that forging a path to end Russia’s war would help alleviate global instability.
Israel probes Gaza fire tragedy
Published on 28/05/2024
» JERUSALEM - The Israeli military is investigating the possibility that munitions stored near a compound in Gaza hit by an air strike on Sunday may have caught fire, killing more than 40 civilians, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Hazy geopolitics means Sudan conflict rages unseen
News, Peter Apps, Published on 28/05/2024
» Video released by Sudan's rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Wednesday shows the last few vehicles of aid agency Medecins Sans Frontieres evacuating al-Fashir, the largest city in North Darfur, watched by the gunmen who have besieged the city and appear intent to overrun it altogether.