North Korea Conducts Strategic Cruise Missile Test

North Korea Conducts Strategic Cruise Missile Test, vows tough stance on US

North Korea conducted a strategic cruise missile test, marking yet another significant development in its military capabilities. The country's leader, Kim Jong Un, personally oversaw the test, which state media KCNA described as the test-firing of an "important weapon system."...
Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

RMAF No. 3 Squadron Expands Capabilities with Delivery of Second Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

The Royal Malaysian Air Force’s (RMAF) No. 3 Squadron, based at the Kuching Air Base in Sarawak, has reached a significant milestone with the recent delivery of its second Leonardo AW139 helicopter (M104-05). This marks another key step in strengthening...
Pakistan Defense

Pakistan and Iran Deepen Defense Ties Amid Regional Challenges

Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, visited Islamabad and reiterated Tehran’s commitment to bolstering strategic ties with Pakistan. During his high-profile meetings with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, and President...
Shield AI

Shield AI Secures Landmark Deal with Japanese Navy for V-BAT Drones

US-based defense contractor Shield AI has announced an agreement with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) to supply an undisclosed number of its cutting-edge V-BAT drones. These AI-driven, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) have earned a reputation for their transformative capabilities,...
Death row inmate Serge Atlaoui of France arrives to sign documents for his judicial review at Tangerang District Court in Tangerang, Banten province Apr 1, 2015.

Indonesia and France to Sign Agreement on the Repatriation of Frenchman on Death Row

Indonesia and France are set to sign an agreement on Friday (Jan 24) to repatriate Serge Atlaoui, a French national on death row in Indonesia for drug-related offences. The arrangement was confirmed by Yusril Ihza Mahendra, Indonesia's senior minister for...
Japanese Yen

Japan Maintains Cautious Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainties

On Thursday, the Japanese government reiterated its cautious outlook for the nation’s economy, citing uncertainties in global markets driven by the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump. While the economy continues to recover moderately, bolstered by steady wage gains and...
Yoon Suk Yeol

South Korea in Political Crisis: Investigators Call for President Yoon Suk Yeol to Be Charged with Insurrection and Abuse of Power

South Korea's political landscape was thrown into further disarray on Thursday as investigators from the Corruption Investigation Office (CIO) recommended that impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol face charges of insurrection and abuse of power. The findings come after a 51-day...
Philippine Coast Guard

Philippines Set to File Legal Action Against China Over Environmental Damage in South China Sea

The Philippines is on the brink of initiating an international lawsuit against China, seeking accountability for alleged environmental destruction in the South China Sea. Justice Secretary Crispin Remulla announced the government’s imminent decision on selecting the appropriate international platform to...
Chinese yuan

China Encourages Mutual Funds and Insurers to Bolster Equity Investments in Bid to Revive Ailing Stock Market

China has called on local mutual funds and state-owned insurers to significantly increase their investments in domestic stocks. This is part of a broader initiative by Beijing to restore confidence in its capital markets amid fears of economic stagnation and...
Bank of Japan (BOJ)

Japan’s Record-High Exports Drive Down Annual Trade Deficit by 44%

Japan witnessed a significant economic milestone in 2024 as its exports surged to a record high, helping to cut the country's annual trade deficit by an impressive 44% compared to the previous year. According to the Finance Ministry’s latest report...
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