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US defence chief visits Philippines dogged by scandal at home
AFP, Published on 28/03/2025
» MANILA — US defence chief Pete Hegseth met Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos on Friday, saying the two countries must stand "shoulder to shoulder" in the face of the threat represented by China.
Top US, China officials meet for 'candid' talks
AFP, Published on 11/05/2023
» WASHINGTON - US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met with top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in Vienna this week, the White House said Thursday, seeking to maintain communication amid soaring tensions including over Taiwan.
South Korea, US fire missiles in response to North Korea test
AFP, Published on 05/10/2022
» SEOUL: The South Korean and US militaries fired a volley of missiles into the sea in response to North Korea firing a ballistic missile over Japan, Seoul said Wednesday, as global condemnation mounted over Pyongyang's likely longest-ever test.
North Korea fires mid-range ballistic missile that flies over Japan
AFP, Published on 04/10/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea fired a mid-range ballistic missile Tuesday which flew over Japan, Seoul and Tokyo said, a significant escalation as Pyongyang ramps up its record-breaking weapons-testing blitz.
North Korea fires ballistic missiles, fourth time this week
AFP, Published on 01/10/2022
» SEOUL: North Korea fired two ballistic missiles early Saturday, South Korea's military said, the nuclear-armed country's fourth such launch this week as Seoul, Tokyo and Washington ramp up joint military drills to counter Pyongyang.
China hounds Taiwan with 'greyzone' war plane incursions
AFP, Published on 22/10/2021
» TAIPEI: Chinese fighter jets crowding Taiwan's radar screens are Beijing's latest tool to ramp up pressure on the democratic island, sparking fears that one mistake could suddenly turn a festering cold conflict into an all-out war.
Diving into history: Gallipoli shipwrecks open to public
AFP, Published on 06/10/2021
» GALLIPOLI (TURKEY) - Hulking hulls of mighty warships greet divers off Turkey's western shore, testament to a World War I battle that gave birth to nations and is now an underwater museum.
Australia to get nuclear subs in new US, British partnership
AFP, Published on 16/09/2021
» WASHINGTON: The United States will help Australia acquire nuclear powered submarines as part of a new Indo-Pacific strategic alliance also including Britain, a US official said Wednesday.
Two dead in attack on Israel-linked oil tanker off Oman
AFP, Published on 30/07/2021
» LONDON - Two crew members of an oil tanker managed by a company owned by a prominent Israeli businessman were killed in an attack off Oman, the vessel's London-based operator said Friday.
Indonesia races to find missing submarine with 53 aboard
AFP, Published on 22/04/2021
» BALI (INDONESIA) - Indonesia deployed warships Thursday in the hunt for a navy submarine that went missing with 53 crew aboard off the coast of Bali, as other nations sent vessels to help with the search.