Asia Pacific

At Least 16 Killed, 24 Wounded in North Afghanistan Blast

At least 16 people were killed and 24 others wounded by a blast at a madrassa in Afghanistan's northern city of Aybak.

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South Korea Scrambles Jets After Chinese, Russian Warplanes Approach

South Korea's military said it scrambled fighter jets as six Russian and two Chinese warplanes entered its air defense zone without notice.

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China’s Nuclear Arsenal to More Than Triple by 2035: Pentagon

China's nuclear arsenal is likely to more than triple to 1,500 warheads by 2035, the Pentagon said in a report.

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Pakistan Taliban Claim Suicide Blast Killing Three

Three people were killed when a suicide bomber targeted a police truck in Pakistan, an attack claimed by the domestic chapter of the Taliban.

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Indian Navy Launches Third Next-Gen Survey Vessel ‘Ikshak’

The Indian Ministry of Defence has announced the launch of the third survey ship for the Indian Navy in Kattupalli, Chennai.

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Australia’s Infantry Fighting Vehicle Project Faces Delay

The winner of Australia’s multi-billion-dollar infantry fighting vehicle project will need to wait until next year before being announced.

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Pakistan Taliban End Ceasefire, Order Nationwide Attacks

Pakistan's Taliban said they have called off a ceasefire agreed with the government and ordered fighters to stage attacks across the country.

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S. Korea, US to Expand Anti-Submarine Drills Amid North Korea Tension

South Korean and American naval forces discussed expanding their biennial anti-submarine warfare naval exercise.

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Japan, Philippines Hold First Air Defense Training

The Japan Air Self Defense Force has joined the Philippine Air Force in their first integrated air defense training.

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Canada Unveils New Asia-Pacific Strategy With Eye on China

Canada unveiled its new economic and diplomatic strategy for the Asia-Pacific region to mitigate risks posed by China.

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