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Canada and Philippines sign a defense pact to boost drills and deter China’s aggression

MANILA, Philippines — Canada and the Philippines, both staunch critics of China’s increasingly coercive actions in the disputed South China Sea, signed a key defense agreement on Sunday to boost combat drills and expand...

US signs 10-year defense pact with India, Hegseth says

The framework is considered a cornerstone for regional stability and deterrence KUALA LUMPUR: The United States has signed a 10-year defense framework agreement with India,...

South Korea seeks to become 4th-largest global defense power, President Lee says

South Korea ranked 10th in arms sales as of 2023, according to SIPRI's top 100 arms companies data Arms have become one of South Korea’s fastest-growing exports, especially...

Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire, Qatar says

The agreement was arrived at during a round of negotiations mediated by Qatar and Turkiye on Saturday, Qatar’s foreign ministry said in a statement Clashes have killed dozens...

Afghanistan’s Taliban government blames Pakistan for twin drone strikes on Kabul

The truce announced by the two sides Wednesday followed appeals from major regional powers, as the violence threatened to destabilize a region where groups, including the Daesh group and Al-Qaeda,...

Sweden ready to make new contributions to PURL arms initiative, defense minister says

BRUSSELS : Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson said on Wednesday that his country stands ready to make fresh contributions to the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) arms initiative and called on other...

Germany repeals fast-track citizenship law

Dobrindt said that the government was sending a “clear signal“ “The German passport will be available as recognition of successful integration and not as an incentive for...

North Korea displays latest weapons, Kim vows to counter U.S. threats

BEIJING - North Korea has opened an exhibition of its latest weapons in Pyongyang, with leader Kim Jong Un vowing to counter "real and serious" U.S. threats by bolstering its military and...

Trump to address rare mass meeting of US military leaders

No official reason has been given for the highly unusual meeting at Quantico It will reportedly bring together officers in command positions with one star rank and...

Pentagon chief to address rare major gathering of top US military brass

WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will address a major gathering next week of senior US military officers who will travel from around the globe to attend, President Donald Trump said Thursday.