Asia Pacific
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Feb- 2024 -20 February
US, European Parts Found in N.Korean Missile in Ukraine: Report
The remains of a North Korean ballistic missile recovered in Ukraine contained components with the marks of companies headquartered in the US and Europe.
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20 February
Taiwan Calls on China to ‘Be Rational’ After Deadly Boat Incident
Taiwan called on Beijing to "be rational" following a deadly incident involving a Chinese boat and the Taiwanese coast guard.
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20 February
Dozens Dead in Papua New Guinea Tribal Violence
Dozens of bloodied bodies have been found along a remote stretch of road in Papua New Guinea's highlands, police said, a gruesome escalation of long-running violence between warring clans.
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20 February
Australia Says to Build Biggest Navy Since World War II
Australia outlined a decade-long plan to double its fleet of major warships and boost defense spending by an additional $7 billion, in the face of a quickening Asia-Pacific arms race.
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19 February
Following West, Philippine Military Bans China-Linked TikTok Over Security Concerns
The Philippines now prohibits its military personnel from using the popular Chinese-owned mobile application TikTok due to cybersecurity risks.
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16 February
Two Killed After Fresh Clashes in Restive Indian State
Two people were shot dead in India's restive northeast when a mob attempted to storm a police building, demanding the reinstatement of an officer who took a selfie with a militia group.
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16 February
Residents of PH Island Facing Taiwan Urged to Join Military
The residents of an island province in the northernmost Philippines are being urged to join the military as the government plans to expand its defenses near Taiwan.
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15 February
India Upgrades Aircraft Recovery Capabilities of Island Command
The Indian military upgrades its Andaman and Nicobar Command to recover fixed-wing aircraft in low visibility conditions.
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15 February
Japan Military to Start Receiving US Training on Tomahawk Missiles
The Japanese military will begin receiving US training on Tomahawk cruise missiles after signing an acquisition agreement for the weapons.
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15 February
US Military Personnel ‘Routinely Denied Access’ to Emergency Care in Japan
A US military investigation has found that active-duty personnel in Japan are “routinely denied access” to emergency medical care.
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