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India-Pakistan tensions
India downed 6 Pakistani aircraft in May clash, air force chief says
Most of the aircraft were downed by India’s Russian-made S-400 surface-to-air missile system, citing electronic tracking data as confirmation.
9 Aug 2025 - 10:57PM
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China-India relations
China urged to monitor disputed border as India upgrades road to move tanks
9 Aug 2025 - 6:28PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Germany suspends arms exports to Israel for use in Gaza
9 Aug 2025 - 2:35AM
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Singapore
Singapore’s Shanmugam meets China envoy for bilateral, security talks
Their meeting comes after the Chinese embassy took issue with local media linking cyberthreat group UNC3886 to China last month.
9 Aug 2025 - 2:59PM
New Zealand
Japanese warships return to Wellington after 90 years, boosting Pacific ties
The last time a Japanese naval vessel visited the New Zealand capital was in 1936.
8 Aug 2025 - 1:16PM
US-China relations
People’s Daily spells out PLA’s mid-century goal, with US as a benchmark
Defence academic explains Xi Jinping’s ‘world-class military’ goal and why the PLA must dominate.
8 Aug 2025 - 3:56PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City, escalating war
Israel’s Netanyahu says he wants military control of entire coastal territory, but not to act as governing body.
8 Aug 2025 - 6:54PM
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South Korea
Is Seoul delaying joint drills with US to avoid antagonising Pyongyang?
South Korea cites heatwave for postponement but timing aligns with broader effort to ease tensions on the peninsula.
7 Aug 2025 - 2:31PM
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South Korea
‘We will not talk about it’: US, South Korea to shun Taiwan issue at summit
The session between both leaders is set to yield only a broad agreement to elevate the bilateral alliance into a ‘comprehensive strategic alliance’.
7 Aug 2025 - 1:25PM
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US-China relations
US debuts hypersonic missile in Australia. Is it a deterrent against China?
Chinese analysts say Washington is showing the importance of US-Australia relationship, but missile system unlikely to affect China.
7 Aug 2025 - 11:35AM
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Aviation accidents
Ghana defence and environment ministers killed in helicopter crash
A total of three crew and five passengers died after the aircraft dropped off the radar and went down in a heavily forested area.
7 Aug 2025 - 12:15PM
Gun violence in the US
US Army sergeant shoots 5 fellow soldiers at Fort Stewart before being tackled
Parts of the facility were locked down because of the incident, and the suspect was quickly arrested.
7 Aug 2025 - 4:34AM
US-China relations
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China’s rise is good for Asia. Here’s why
Beijing isn’t looking to usurp Washington’s hegemony, but its prominence does make it harder for American planners to take Asia for granted.
6 Aug 2025 - 8:30PM
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European Union
Poland’s pro-Trump president calls for constitutional change, slams euro
Karol Nawrocki has pledged for a sovereign Poland within the EU, while his anti-migration stance reflects a nationalist agenda.
6 Aug 2025 - 9:57PM
Donald Trump
Trump stands on White House roof, jokes about building nuclear missiles
The US president, under the protection of snipers, made a surprise appearance as he surveyed the site for his proposed new ballroom.
6 Aug 2025 - 5:42PM
The Philippines
Philippines, India mark strategic leap in 75 years of ties amid China tensions
Marcos’ ‘landmark’ visit reflects the countries’ growing convergence on defence and economic interests, analysts say.
6 Aug 2025 - 3:23PM
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Russia
Cold War fears return as Russia lifts intermediate-range missile restrictions
The Kremlin linked the decision to US plans to deploy missiles in Europe, stokinf fears of a new arms race and a dangerous escalation of tensions.
5 Aug 2025 - 6:29PM
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Thailand
Bye bye F-16? Thai air force swaps American muscle for Swedish steel
Thailand finalised the deal a week after using its current fleet of F-16s to strike military targets during border clashes with Cambodia.
5 Aug 2025 - 5:31PM
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Ukraine war
Netherlands first to buy ‘badly needed’ US arms for Ukraine under Nato scheme
Dutch officials believe the US$577 million worth of weapons will apply additional pressure on Russia to negotiate and halt its advances in Ukraine.
5 Aug 2025 - 4:55PM
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South China Sea
Beijing ‘on high alert’ for disruption after Philippine-India navy patrol: PLA
‘Manila appears to be seeking the backing of external powers to enhance its leverage in negotiations and to counterbalance China’: academic.
5 Aug 2025 - 5:23PM
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South China Sea
Philippines rejects Chinese ‘fake news’ broadcast of South China Sea clash
Manila claims the video of a maritime confrontation broadcast by state media was old, recycled footage from a past encounter.
5 Aug 2025 - 6:49PM
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Artificial intelligence
Palantir raises annual revenue forecast again on surging AI demand
The data analytics and defence software firm projected revenue in the range of US$4.14 billion to US$4.15 billion for 2025.
5 Aug 2025 - 10:38AM
Australia
Japan wins US$6 billion deal to give Australia ‘a more lethal navy’
Australia’s deal for 11 new stealth frigates from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries marks its ‘biggest-ever’ defence agreement with Japan.
5 Aug 2025 - 11:46AM
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South Korea
‘Sentimental words’: why North Korea dismisses South’s removing of loudspeakers
While Seoul hopes the gesture might reopen channels for engagement, officials report no sign of North Korea reciprocating.
5 Aug 2025 - 12:36PM
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Middle East
Iran says US accountability for attacks must be part of talks
Iran said it will hold the US accountable for attacks on its nuclear sites in any future talks, a demand Washington has dismissed as ‘ridiculous’.
4 Aug 2025 - 8:02PM
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Ukraine war
Kremlin calls Trump envoy’s visit ‘important’ for Ukraine talks
Steve Witkoff’s visit comes as a looming US deadline threatens new sanctions if Moscow fails to make progress on a Ukraine peace deal.
4 Aug 2025 - 7:16PM
Australia
TikTok, online gaming ads boost Australia’s military hiring to a 15-year high
Going to where its target age groups are has helped the Australian Defence Force add more than 7,000 full-time personnel to its ranks.
4 Aug 2025 - 3:15PM
South China Sea
India, Philippines launch first joint South China Sea patrol
The historic joint patrol began as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr travelled to India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
4 Aug 2025 - 3:21PM
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