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Global Market Today: Asian stocks slip as AI rally stalls, oil steadiesAsian stocks declined as AI shares pulled back and Middle East tensions weighed on investor sentiment. South Korean shares saw a significan...- Taiwan beefs up anti-ship missile arsenal to counter threat of Chinese invasionTaiwan is boosting its missile power to over 1,800 by 2029. This move aims to deter a potential Chinese invasion or blockade. The island is...
- Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
- Raise defence spending or else, Hegseth tells NATO, EuropeUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a stern warning to European allies regarding defense spending. He stated that nations failing to i...
- Donald Trump jitters push US allies toward Japan’s most significant military shift since World War IIJapan is set to ease its strict arms export rules. This move is attracting significant interest from countries like Poland and the Philippi...
- China more trusted as disapproval of US leadership rises; America’s closest allies drift away in Trump’s second termA new Gallup poll reveals China's global approval rating has surpassed the United States for the first time in nearly two decades. US leade...
- China is mapping the ocean floor as it prepares for submarine warfare with the U.S.China is undertaking a massive undersea mapping and monitoring mission across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans. This extensive operat...
- $100 oil shock set to strain Asia’s cash-strapped governmentsAsia may face inflation pressure as the Middle East conflict pushes oil prices above $100 per barrel. Fitch Ratings warned higher fuel cost...
- China holds 'bomber patrol' over South China Sea to counter Philippines, US, Japan maritime drillsChina's military has conducted a bomber formation patrol over the disputed South China Sea. This action serves as a warning to the Philippi...
- Japan says it plans to tell Trump it will build up military, upgrade security strategyJapan's new foreign minister stated the nation will demonstrate its resolve to enhance defense capabilities. This move aims to adapt to evo...
- China accuses US's Pete Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forumChina has formally protested to the United States following Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's remarks, which Beijing views as a vilification...
- US approves $5.58 bn F-16 fighter jet sale to PhilippinesThe United States has approved the potential sale of $5.58 billion in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines to bolster defense amid rising t...
- Japan's defense ministry seeks record budget as it faces growing threat from ChinaJapan’s Defense Ministry has requested a record 8.5 trillion yen budget for 2025 to strengthen defenses on southwestern islands against Chi...
- Philippines eyes mid-range missiles, 40 fighter jets to modernise militaryThe Philippines plans to spend at least $33 billion to upgrade its military with mid-range missiles and advanced fighter jets. Military chi...
- Japan and the Philippines sign a defense pact in the face of shared alarm over ChinaJapan and the Philippines signed a landmark defense pact allowing Japanese forces to conduct joint military exercises, including live-fire ...
- China maintains defence budget growth despite economic travailsChina's defence budget for 2024 increases by 7.2% to CNY 1.66554 trillion ($231.4 billion), prioritizing the People's Liberation Army (PLA)...
- Japan hopes to shore up Philippines' defence amid Taiwan conflict fearsThree Japanese government officials involved in national security strategy planning told Reuters that Washington was advising Japan on what...
- US to sell air-to-ground missiles to Taiwan to help build defenses against ChinaThe SLAM-ER missiles will help Taiwan "meet current and future threats as it provides all-weather, day and night, precision attack capabili...
- The 11 most powerful militaries in the worldThe website Global Firepower ranks the most powerful militaries in the world based factors, including available manpower, total labor force...
- New-look NSG commandos to go hi-techThese commandos will have cutting edge weapon systems, individual GPS link and highly nutritious food to survive in isolation for at least ...
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