Putin’s troop call-up will prolong but not win war: experts
by Sylvie LANTEAUME Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- Western experts predicted Wednesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's new…
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Chinese moves on Taiwan rattle remote Japanese island
by Mathias CENA Agence France-Presse YONAGUNI, Japan (AFP) -- Life may seem tranquil on Japan's remote Yonaguni island, where wild…
4 years ago
Pres. Marcos Jr, Pres. Widodo sign deals strengthening defense, border security, trade, regional cooperation
PBBM's first state visit in Indonesia marks 75 years of PHL-Indonesia diplomatic relations (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand…
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US approves $1.1 billion in arms for Taiwan, angering China
by Shaun TANDON Agence France Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States on Friday announced a $1.1…
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Taiwan vows ‘counter-attack’ if China breaches airspace, territorial waters
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said Wednesday it would exercise its right to self-defence and "counter-attack" if Chinese fighters…
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Finland says Russian fighter jets ‘suspected’ of violating airspace
HELSINKI, Finland (AFP) -- Two Russian fighter jets are believed to have violated Finnish airspace on Thursday, Finland's defence…
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Taiwan holds military drill after China repeats threats
by Catherine Lai Agence France-Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's army held another live-fire drill Thursday after Beijing ended its…
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Taiwan accuses China of preparing invasion, holds defense drill
by Amber Wang Agence France-Presse FENGGANG TOWNSHIP, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan held an artillery drill Tuesday simulating defense against an…
4 years ago
Taiwan holds artillery drill simulating defense against China attack
by Amber Wang Agence France-Presse FENGGANG TOWNSHIP, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan's military held a live-fire artillery drill Tuesday simulating…
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Indonesia, US begin ‘Super Garuda Shield’ military exercise
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began a two-week joint military exercise on Monday that Washington…
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High-level US delegation heads to Solomons to mark WWII amid China moves
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- A high-level US delegation will travel to the Solomon Islands to mark the 80th anniversary…
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Lithuania to buy howitzers from France
VILLEPINTE, France (AFP) -- Lithuania has agreed to buy 18 howitzers from France, both sides' defense ministers announced Monday, as…
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