Asia Pacific
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Apr- 2025 -21 April
‘Shared Adversity’ as Philippines, US Launch Joint Military Drills
The Philippine and US militaries kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario," as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea.
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20 April
About 200 People Flee Myanmar to Thailand, Thai Officials Say
Around 200 ethnic Karen people fled fighting in Myanmar and crossed the border into Thailand, Thai border officials said Saturday.
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20 April
Gunman Fires at Sri Lanka Church Ahead of Easter Bombings Anniversary
A gunman fired at a church in Sri Lanka, police said Saturday, with the country on high alert six years since Easter Sunday bombings killed hundreds.
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18 April
US Greenlights Sale of Thrasher Helicopters to Philippines
The US State Department has approved a $120-million sale of AgustaWestland TH-73A Thrasher military training helicopters to the Philippines.
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18 April
Fincantieri, TKMS Join Forces to Offer Submarine to Philippine Navy
Fincantieri and thyssenkrupp have signed an industrial cooperation agreement to offer submarine capabilities to the Philippine Navy.
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18 April
Residents Say Myanmar Towns Hit by Fighting Despite Quake Truce
Two Myanmar towns on a lucrative trade route to Thailand have been besieged by fighting despite a truce declared after last month's massive earthquake.
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17 April
Japan Begins Work on Patrol Vessels, First Two to Launch in Late 2025
The Japanese Ministry of Defense revealed it has begun building the first four of 12 planned offshore patrol vessels (OPVs).
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16 April
Bomb Blast Kills Three Police Officers in Southwest Pakistan: Officials
An explosion targeting a police bus in Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province killed at least three officers and wounded 16 others on Tuesday, authorities said.
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15 April
Captured Underwater Drone Sent Messages to China: Philippine Military
Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare," the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China.
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15 April
‘Don’t Take Part in This War,’ Chinese Soldiers Captured in Ukraine Warn
Ukraine on Monday held a press conference at which Chinese prisoners of war under armed guard told journalists they hoped to be swapped and warned other Chinese nationals not to go to fight.
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