Defence and military

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

US President Donald Trump told an ABC reporter that the ceasefire was still in effect and sought to downplay the exchange of fire between the US and Iran.

The fear factors behind the Japan-Australia ‘quasi-alliance’

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (centre, left) and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a welcome ceremony at Parliament House in Canberra on May 4.

China hands suspended death sentences to former defence ministers Wei Fenghe, Li Shangfu

Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu (left) were expelled from the ruling Communist Party in 2024 for “serious violations of discipline”, a euphemism for corruption.

Myanmar military claims recapture of trade artery towards China

Taiwan carries out first torpedo test firing for domestically made submarine

Taiwan's first domestically developed submarine, Narwhal, marks a major milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence against the Chinese navy.

Malaysia seeks clarification from Norway after export control halts missile supply

Malaysian Defence Minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said the move aims to safeguard the country's interests.

New Zealand begins discussion with Australia, Britain on replacing frigates

Crew members of the Royal New Zealand Navy frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) prepare to dock upon arrival at the South Harbor, for a four-day goodwill visit in metro Manila, Philippines April 4, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

‘Exhaustion and sadness’ in Beirut’s southern suburbs

Many of the tens of thousands of displaced avoided returning to their homes in the suburbs, fearing a sudden resumption of the large-scale strikes.

Japan fires missile in joint drill with US, allies in northern Philippines, facing South China Sea

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Type 88 surface-to-ship missile launcher fires during the Joint Task Force (JTF) Maritime Strike, part of the Balikatan joint military exercises between the United States and the Philippines in Ilocos Norte province.

Modi, Lam meet as India and Vietnam deepen AI, defence ties

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Vietnam's President To Lam attended a ceremonial reception at the presidential palace in New Delhi ahead of bilateral talks.

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