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Japan's Diplomatic Bluebook 2025 highlights security threat posed by China

Taipei, April 10: Japan has highlighted the growing security threat posed by China, noting Beijing's attempts to unilaterally change the "status quo" around the East and South China Seas by force.

Death toll from US airstrikes on Yemen's port city rises to eight

Sanaa, April 9: The death toll from overnight US airstrikes on Yemen's Red Sea port city of Hodeidah has risen to eight, including a pregnant woman, with 16 others injured, local health authorities said in a statement early on Wednesday.

G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China's provocative military drills around Taiwan

Washington DC, April 7: The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions," especially the large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan.

China's provocations threaten regional peace, says Taiwan after Beijing's military drills

Taipei, April 1: Strongly condemning China's joint military drill around Taiwan, Taipei on Tuesday said that Beijing's provocations are threatening regional peace.

Senior Hezbollah commander killed in Israeli drone strike in Lebanon

Beirut/Jerusalem, March 25: A senior military commander of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah was killed in an Israeli drone strike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, according to a Lebanese security source on Tuesday.

US slams China's military drills near Taiwan as brazen, irresponsible

Washington DC, March 19: A spokesperson from the United States Department of State heavily criticised China's recent military exercises near Taiwan, calling them as "brazen and irresponsible threats," while reaffirming the United States' long-standing support for Taipei (capital city), as reported by Taipei Times.

Zelenskyy warns of Russian troop buildup, says Ukrainian forces will remain in Kursk 'as long as needed'

Kyiv, March 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that Russia is amassing troops along the Sumy front and preparing fresh offensives on the Zaporizhzhia, Sumy, and Kharkiv fronts to escalate pressure on Kyiv in the coming months, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

Taiwan reports 20 PLA sorties 7 naval vessels, 1 official ship near its airspace

Taipei, March 13: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported 20 sorties of People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft, seven People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and one official ship until 6 am (local time) on Thursday.

Taiwan urges Beijing to exercise 'self-restraint' amid hike in Chinese defence budget

Taipei, March 6: Taiwan has called for "reason and self-restraint" following reports that China would increase its military spending by 7.2 per cent in 2025, according to local media reports.

N Korea launches strategic cruise missile, Kim Jong-un calls for defending country with reliable nuke shield

Seoul, February 28: North Korea has launched strategic cruise missiles in waters off its west coast to demonstrate the potential of its nuclear deterrence, local media reported adding that its leader Kim Jong-un has called for thorough war preparedness with the country's nuclear forces and readiness for their use.

No power supply problems, Taiwan says first indigenous submarine to begin sea tests soon

Taipei, February 26: Taiwan will begin sea acceptance testing (SAT) of its first locally built submarine prototype named Hai Kun or Narwhal in April this year as per schedule Taiwan News has reported.

Tens of thousands gather in Beirut for Hezbollah leaders' funeral amid Israeli flyovers

Beirut, Feb 24: Tens of thousands of mourners gathered in Beirut for the funeral of former Hezbollah leaders Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, as Israeli warplanes conducted low-altitude flights over the Lebanese capital.

China ups military activity around Taiwan

Taipei, February 23: Taiwan's Ministry of Defence (MND) reported on Sunday that it had detected 11 sorties of Chinese aircraft, six Chinese vessels, and two official ships operating near Taiwan.

Australia expresses concern over unsafe and unprofessional encounter with Chinese aircraft

Canberra, February 14: The Australian Government has raised concerns with China following an incident involving a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and a People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLA-AF) J-16 fighter aircraft in the South China Sea on Tuesday.

North Korean leader says US causing 'conflicting structure,' vows to bolster nuclear forces

Seoul, Feb 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused the US of standing behind the world's disputes, reaffirming the country's policy to further develop its nuclear forces, the North's state media reported on Sunday.

N Korea blames US, Japan, South Korea for tensions in region; vows to bolster nuke forces

Seoul, February 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, whom American President Donald Trump says he shares a good relationship with, has blamed the United States, Japan and South Korea for escalating tensions in the region, saying the allies' military cooperation has destabilized the security environment, as per state media of the nuclear-armed country.

Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity with aircraft, vessels, and balloons near island

Taipei, February 7: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday reported detecting nine Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels, and two official ships around the island as of 6 AM (UTC+8).

Taiwan MND detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels around its territory

Taipei, January 31: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) has detected seven Chinese aircraft and five naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (UTC+8) on Friday.

Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around itself

Taipei, January 29: Taiwan stated that it detected six Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels around Taiwan from 6 am (local time) on Tuesday till 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

North Korea vows 'toughest counteraction' as long as US rejects its sovereignty

Seoul, Jan 26: North Korea's foreign ministry said Sunday Pyongyang should maintain "the toughest counteraction" to the US as long as it rejects the country's sovereignty and security interests.

Taiwan confirms eight-month prison sentence for Chinese speedboat intruder

Taipei, January 25: A retired Chinese navy officer, identified as Ruan, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by Taiwan's Supreme Court for immigration violations after arriving at the mouth of the Tamsui River in a speedboat last year, Taiwan News reported.

Taiwan detects spike in Chinese incursions around its territory

Taipei, January 25: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected 28 Chinese aircraft and eight naval vessels around the island as of 6 am (local time) on Saturday.

North Korea fires multiple short-range ballistic missiles ahead of Trump inauguration

Seoul, Jan 14: North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Tuesday, South Korea's military said, in a provocation staged just days before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office.

UAV launched from Yemen downed over Israel: IDF

Tel Aviv, January 13: The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that early Monday morning the Israel Air Force intercepted in the south of the country an unmanned aircraft - UAV/drone - that was launched from Yemen.

South Korea: Defence ministry rejects as 'not true' claims that military induced North Korea's provocations

Seoul, January 13: South Korean defence ministry on Monday rejected allegations that its suspension of an inter-Korean military pact and resumption of anti-Pyongyang loudspeaker broadcasts were aimed at inducing North Korea's provocations ahead of December's martial law imposition.

Taiwan detects six Chinese aircraft, six navy vessels near its territory

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