EU leaders to stress defence, economic strength amid growing uncertainty
All EU leaders, except Hungary’s Viktor Orban, are expected to reaffirm their financial and military support for Ukrainian…
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Russia claims gains in Kursk as Kyiv vows commitment to talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky yesterday condemned Moscow’s deadly strikes on eastern Ukraine. (AP pic)
KYIV: Russia said…
Taiwanese film star Wang Talu questioned by police
All Taiwanese men are required to serve in the military for one year by the time they turn 36. (AFP pic)
TAIPEI: Taiwanese film…
Israeli military set to miss Lebanon withdrawal deadline
The Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire took effect on Nov 27, after more than a year of hostilities that saw Israel launch a ground…
India expects US$200mil missile deal with Philippines this year
The Akash surface-to-air missile system has a range of up to 25km. (EPA Images pic)
NEW DELHI: India expects to sell short-range…
Pentagon says corruption may hamper Chinese army’s modernisation
China’s military has made recent advances, including in the realm of operational nuclear warheads. (AFP pic)
WASHINGTON:…
One killed, dozens injured in Pakistan clashes with Imran Khan supporters
The government has used shipping containers to block major roads and streets in Islamabad. (AP pic)
ISLAMABAD: At least one…
Japanese troops to train with Australia, US militaries in Darwin
The trilateral meeting between Australia, the US and Japan in Darwin is the 14th meeting of its kind between the three allies.…
Thai military accused of fatally beating Myanmar man
The ongoing conflict in Myanmar regularly sends people rushing across the border into Thailand. (EPA Images pic)
BANGKOK: A human…
US carried out strikes against Iranian linked targets in Syria
The US has 900 troops in Syria and 2,500 in Iraq, assisting local forces in combating the resurgence of Islamic State. (AP pic)…