Asia Pacific
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Jan- 2018 -15 January
UN Security Council members meet Afghan leaders during 3-day visit
Representatives of the United Nations Security Council held talks with Afghanistan's top leaders during a three-day visit to the country
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12 January
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations without US funds, Army chief tells CENTCOM commander
Pakistan will continue counter-terror operations despite the US suspending security aid, Army Chief of Staff Bajwa told CENTCOM chief Votel
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11 January
UN Security Council considers trip to Afghanistan
The United Nations Security Council is considering a visit to Afghanistan to help develop a new strategy, Kazakhstan's UN ambassador said
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11 January
Japan plans ‘engage on remote’ AEGIS missile intercept system
Japan is planning a new intercept system to allow destroyers to share targets in the event of a barrage of North Korean ballistic missiles
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11 January
US service member injured in Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province
A US service member was injured during operations in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, the NATO-led Resolute Support mission said.
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11 January
Local Taliban leaders reported killed in Nangarhar operation
Three local Taliban commanders were among 23 killed in an overnight military operation in Afghanistan's eastern Nangarhar province
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11 January
On again? Talk of India-Israel Spike ATGM missile deal revived ahead of Netanyahu visit
India is again considering a purchase of Spike anti-tank guided missiles from Israel in a government-to-government deal that does not involve transfer of technology
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11 January
Japan protests after Chinese naval frigate spotted near disputed islands
Japan protested after a Chinese naval frigate was spotted on patrol near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
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10 January
US approves sales to Japan of 4 missiles to counter DPRK ballistic threat
The U.S. State Department approved the sale of 4 Standard Missile-3 Block IIA missiles to counter North Korea's "provocative behavior"
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10 January
Pakistan counter-strike on Trump threatens US anti-terror efforts in Afghanistan
Pakistan’s suspending security cooperation with the US over Trump's freeze on aid is likely to hinder counter-terror efforts in the region
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