Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded … Read More

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete … Read More

India Set to Test Agni-6 Missile Amid Rising Tensions One Year After Pakistan Conflict

India is preparing to reportedly test its latest nuclear-capable Agni-6 ballistic missile as the country marks one year since one of the most dangerous military confrontations with Pakistan in recent … Read More

West Asia tensions, Myanmar unrest and South China Sea disputes dominate Asean summit in the Philippines

Leaders from Southeast Asia are gathering in the central Philippines this week for a crucial Asean summit as rising geopolitical tensions across West Asia, Myanmar and the South China Sea … Read More

China Opportunity? Taiwan Flags Risks Amid US Focus on Middle East Conflict

Taiwan is raising alarms that China could exploit the United States’ distraction with the ongoing Middle East conflict. State media in Beijing have used examples from the war to question … Read More

First International Stabilisation Force Troops Expected in Gaza by April, US Mediator Confirms

The first group of troops under the International Stabilisation Force is expected to enter the Gaza Strip in early April, marking a potentially pivotal moment in efforts to stabilise the … Read More

US and South Korea Strengthen Nuclear Submarine Cooperation Amid Regional Security Concerns

In a significant move signaling closer defense ties, the United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine. The agreement came during … Read More

Qatar Warns Any US-Iran Escalation Could Be Catastrophic for the Region

Qatar has issued a stark warning over rising tensions between the United States and Iran, emphasizing that any military escalation could have devastating consequences for the Middle East. The caution … Read More

Crisis Deepens in Yemen as Emergency Declared Following Separatist Territorial Gains

Yemen has entered a tense new phase after the head of the country’s presidential council declared a nationwide state of emergency on Tuesday. The move follows major territorial advances by … Read More

Pope Leo Takes a Message of Peace to Lebanon Amid Intensifying Israeli Strikes

Pope Leo is traveling to Lebanon today, carrying a message the world desperately needs to hear — a call for peace, unity, and human dignity. His visit comes as Lebanon … Read More