China fifth-generation J-20 fighter fleet

China’s Growing J-20 Stealth Fighter Fleet Threatens US Air Dominance in Pacific

China’s People’s Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF) has aggressively expanded its fleet of J-20 stealth fighters, positioning the country as a formidable competitor to the United States in the realm of fifth-generation air superiority. The rapid development of the J-20, a...
North Korean loudspeaker, top left, a military guard post, top right, and a South Korean military guard post, bottom, are seen from Paju, South Korea, near the border with North Korea,

South Korea says North Korea Prepares to Destroy Inter-Korean Roads

South Korea's military reported on Monday that it had detected signs of North Korea preparing to destroy sections of inter-Korean roads in the northern part of the peninsula. These roads, no longer in use, were once a symbol of cooperation...
Myanmar's Permanent Secretary of Foreign Affairs Aung Kyaw Moe, Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, Thailand's Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, Vietnam's Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Laos' Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet, Indonesian Vice President Ma'ruf Amin and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao pose for a photo at the 14th ASEAN-United Nations (UN) Summit at the National Convention Centre, in Vientiane, Laos, October 11, 2024. REUTERS

Southeast Asian Leaders Urge Swift Agreement on South China Sea Code and Call for Peace in Myanmar

At the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit, held in Laos, regional leaders voiced strong demands on two pressing issues: the need for a swift agreement on a code of conduct in the South China Sea and the immediate...
South Korea central bank

South Korea’s Central Bank Lowers Policy Rates for First Time in Four and a Half Years Amid Economic Concerns

South Korea's economic policy, the Bank of Korea (BOK) has cut its policy interest rate for the first time in four and a half years. The move signals a shift in focus from fighting inflation to stimulating economic growth in...
South Korea and Philippines Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Security Challenges

South Korea and Philippines Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership Amid Regional Security Challenges

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday a significant elevation of their bilateral relationship to a "strategic partnership." During President Yoon's state visit to Manila, the two leaders agreed to bolster defense...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea and South Korea in a Missile-Building Contest: A Test of Nerves and Deterrence

North Korea and South Korea are engaged in a high-stakes contest to build increasingly larger and more sophisticated missiles. This strategic arms race is driving regional tensions to new heights, with North Korea threatening the United States' extended deterrence commitments...
Israeli firefighter works to extinguish a fire after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an open field in northern Israel

Middle East Conflict: Rigged Pagers and Walkie-Talkies Used Against Hezbollah Amid Shifting Geopolitical Alliances

In recent weeks, Lebanon has witnessed an unexpected escalation of hostilities targeting Hezbollah forces, as Israeli intelligence is allegedly utilizing rigged pagers and walkie-talkies to carry out audacious strikes. This development has not only raised the stakes in Lebanon but...
USS Vermont, US Navy's nuclear-powered attack submarine

North Korea Slams U.S. Nuclear Submarine’s Presence in South Korea, Escalating Tensions

In statement released by North Korea's state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) on Tuesday, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, condemned the docking of a U.S. nuclear-powered submarine in South Korea. The submarine’s...
South Korea-Philippines

South Korea-Philippines Eye Visiting Forces Agreement Amid Growing Regional Tensions

Amid increasing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea may be considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with its trusted partner, the Philippines. This potential defense cooperation comes at a critical time for both nations as they work to...
Kim Jong Un-Kim Yo Jong, North Korea

South Korea Denounces Liberal Calls for Peaceful Coexistence with North Korea, Reaffirms Push for Reunificatio

The South Korean presidential office issued a sharp rebuttal on Thursday to liberal politicians’ calls for the peaceful coexistence of North and South Korea, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to peaceful reunification under President Yoon Suk Yeol’s recently announced "Unification Doctrine."...
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