Politics

S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee

South Korea has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military through cutting-edge technologies.

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UK Weighs Boosting Military Aid to Taiwan

The British government is considering expanding its military assistance to Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China.

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Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact

Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral defense ties.

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Philippines to Expedite US Defense Agreement on Base Access

The Philippines will expedite the implementation of a defense agreement with the US that permits American forces to access local military sites on a rotational basis.

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Burkina Junta Leader Resigns, Flees After Coup

Burkina Faso's junta leader agreed to step down two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.

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Ex-Pentagon Chiefs Warn of Political Interference in Military

Former Pentagon chiefs warned the deep divisions in US politics are putting pressure on the armed forces and expressed concern that civilian political interference in the military could worsen.

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Japan Defense Ministry Asks for $40B Budget With Eyes on Russia, China

Japan's defense ministry requested a $40 billion budget, warning that the world faces its "toughest challenges" since World War II.

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Taiwan Says China Drills Deepened International Solidarity

China's military drills around Taiwan have only made allies more determined to visit the island, Taipei's foreign minister Joseph Wu said.

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EU-Mediated Talks Fail to Quell Kosovo-Serbia Tensions

EU-mediated "crisis management" talks between Serbia and Kosovo failed to quell rising tensions between the Balkan neighbors.

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US Aircraft Carrier Near Taiwan as Pelosi Visit Looms

Two US capital ships and their support vessels operating near the South China Sea are reportedly ready as a “contingency option” ahead of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s tentative Taiwan visit Tuesday night.

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