China honing abilities for a possible future attack, Taiwan defence report warns
Taiwan has faced increased military pressure from Beijing over the past five years, including at least six rounds of major […]
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South Korea says North’s long-range missiles at ‘final stage’
NEW YORK: Pyongyang is at the “final stage” of developing an intercontinental ballistic missile which could hit the United States
United States to seal Southeast Asia trade deals in coming months, trade representative says
KUALA LUMPUR: The United States expects to finalise trade deals with more Southeast Asian countries in the coming months, US
Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal
DENPASAR: Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement on Tuesday (Sep 23) after nearly a decade
North Korea to boost nuclear arsenal, conventional military: State media
The plan reflects North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s view that nuclear forces alone have limits as a deterrent, and
Nepal has first female prime minister as president dissolves parliament and sets March elections
Sushila Karki, 73, was a popular figure while serving as the court’s only female chief justice in 2016 and 2017.