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Nov 2
04:16
CN China Defense Blog
China
PLA Group Force's MRL ship in Focus
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }Back on October 10th, I blogged about the PLA Ground Force's amphibious …
Nov 2
04:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
New Melaka state election cooperation could trigger internal conflict, says veteran journalist MSKerjasama baharu PRN Melaka boleh cetus perbalahan dalaman, kata wartawan veteran
A Kadir Jasin berkata, tarian antara sekutu baharu itu boleh bertukar menjadi perbalahan sesama kumpulan serigala yang kelaparan dan terdesak.
Nov 2
03:52
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Veteran newsman warns of infighting in new Melaka alliances
The dance between new-found allies could descend into inter-pack aggression among hungry, desperate wolves, says A Kadir Jasin.
Nov 2
03:13
CN South China Morning Post
China
Chinese scientists found giant ‘chimneys’ in deep water that could alter submarine warfare
Chinese researchers have mapped how energy from surface wind surges thousands of metres into the seabed, revealing massive underwater conduits they called “inertial chimneys”. The discovery, based on data collected by a …
Nov 2
01:11
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s first FA-50M jets arrive at Kuantan base for final acceptance tests
KUANTAN, Nov 2 — Two FA-50M aircraft arrived at the airbase here yesterday, marking the first delivery of the 18 a...
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Nov 2
00:29
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea denounces S Korea-US joint military drills, vows to bolster nuclear deterrent
North Korea on Monday denounced a recent South Korea-US combined military exercise that integrates South Korea's conventional military capabilities with US nuclear capabilities, saying strengthening the North's nuclear capabilities is "immutable" against …
Nov 2
00:00
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
The assay problem: battlefield data after the 2026 Iran war
Battlefield data shared between allies for model training needs to be graded for quality, just as oil is. The war in Ukraine is transforming battlefield data into a shareable asset. In August, …
Nov 1
22:59
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Longest truce of Ukraine war ends in Kherson
The rare pause in fighting, brokered by US first lady Melania Trump, enabled a humanitarian mission to the Russian-occupied city on Tuesday.
Nov 1
22:41
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine
Russia struck power infrastructure in four Ukrainian regions overnight, while Ukraine caused 'significant damage' to a Russian industrial site that reportedly manufactures missiles.
Nov 1
22:19
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar’s junta must stop rebranding war crimes as diplomacy
Guest contributor Ma Thida Myanmar’s military campaign since the 2021 coup can be described in many ways—but “peace-building” is not one of them. Yet that is precisely what Myanmar’s Defence Minister, Lt-Gen …
Nov 1
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar military and Arakan Army forcibly recruiting Rohingya [AUDIO]
In the Rakhine State capital Sittwe, military commanders have ordered the arrest of men in Rohingya communities and internally displaced persons (IDP) camps if local leaders fail to hand over a designated …
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Nov 1
21:47
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’; ASEAN envoy denied access to Suu Kyi
UN Special Rapporteur labels situation in Myanmar ‘catastrophic’ United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has issued a comprehensive assessment during a press conference …
Nov 1
21:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Bulgarian president wins runoff vote as Black Sea attacks raise stakes
The country remains divided over its ties with Moscow, particularly after suspected spillover from the Russia-Ukraine war left 21 people missing in the Black Sea.
Nov 1
19:14
CN South China Morning Post
China
Bulgarian acting president Iliana Iotova wins run-off election, exit polls show
Bulgaria’s acting president Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, won a presidential run-off vote on Sunday, exit polls showed. The vote took place amid security …
Nov 1
16:07
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
China denies ex-ambassador’s claim in column
THE Chinese Embassy in Manila described as “utterly wrong” the claim that China avoids conflict in the South China Sea because of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and …
Nov 1
16:06
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
House prosecution: Defense could shorten impeach trial
THE impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could be over before the end of November if the defense team limits its presentation of evidence to 10 trial days, House lead prosecutor …
Nov 1
14:49
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
France launches ‘attempted murder’ probe after petrol bomb attack on security forces
Prosecutors say explosive devices were thrown at around 15 gendarmes and police officers during clashes in Paris, causing injuries including second-degree burns.
Nov 1
14:39
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Jakarta urges Moscow to halt military recruitment of Indonesians
Indonesia urged Russia to halt all practices of recruiting Indonesian nationals as Russian military personnel following ...
Nov 1
13:21
CN CGTN state media
China
Japanese spy drama fuels remilitarization concerns, experts warn
A Japanese spy drama has sparked a backlash in China over scenes accused of distorting wartime history, with experts warning that such narratives could fuel anti-China sentiment and build support for Japan's …
Nov 1
12:59
KR Yonhap
South Korea
2 Air Force training aircraft collide mid-air in Sept.; no casualties reported
SEOUL, Nov. 1 (Yonhap) -- Two Air Force KT-1 training aircraft collided mid-air ...
Nov 1
11:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran army says any new war with US could last ‘longer than previous conflict’
Army spokesman Mohammad Akraminia says the US president would not be in a position to dictate the timing or conditions of a future conflict's conclusion.
Nov 1
10:51
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Air force deploys two F-16 jets for patrol over Mae Sot
TAK — 1 November 2026, The Royal Thai Air Force deployed two F-16 fighter jets for an aerial patrol over Mae Sot district and surrounding areas on Sunday, warning residents that they …
Nov 1
10:33
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Second Army Region commander inspects Hill 642, orders tighter defences
BURIRAM — 1 November 2026, The Second Army Region commander has personally inspected Hill 642 along the Thai-Cambodian border, spending more than two hours assessing the terrain and security situation before ordering …
Nov 1
10:13
CN China Defense Blog
China
PLA Getting Ready for a Cross Desert Expedition?
a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; }tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; }tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }One of the recurring themes on this blog is that the PLA …
Nov 1
10:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
From rifles to radar: China upgrades its African arms trade as Russia and the West retreat
For decades, China has supplied African militaries with small arms and land-based equipment such as armoured vehicles, trucks and artillery. Now, it is selling them more specialised weapons, including armed drones and …
Nov 1
09:50
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Divided Bulgaria votes in tense presidential runoff
President Iliana Iotova, who favours dialogue with Moscow and opposes military aid to Ukraine, will face pro-Western rival Andrey Gyurov following a close first-round vote.
Nov 1
09:28
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Mae Hong Son buildings damaged after Myanmar bombs Karen positions
Myanmar military airstrikes on a Karen National Union (KNU) position near the Thai border damaged 17 buildings in Mae Hong Son province, including homes and public facilities. Two bombs were dropped across …
Nov 1
08:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Myanmar bombs near Thai border village damage health centre
Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs across the Salween River on the evening of 31 October, damaging a health centre, a meeting hall and a church on the Thai side in Mae …
Nov 1
08:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Armour vs altitude: India’s light tank dilemma along China border
India’s new high-altitude combat tank was designed to go where its heavier armoured fighting vehicles cannot: the thin mountain air, narrow roads and small bridges along its disputed border with China. In …
Nov 1
07:00
JP Japan Today
Japan
Defense Ministry aims to build capability to rapidly launch rockets
Japan's Defense Ministry is soliciting research proposals from private companies as part of efforts to develop small rockets that can quickly launch alternative satellites if existing ones in…
Nov 1
05:33
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Natuna air base conducts defense readiness drills
Raden Sadjad Air Force Base in Natuna, Riau Islands, has conducted a defense exercise to strengthen personnel readiness ...
Nov 1
04:10
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
KNU says Myanmar warned Thailand against supplying rival forces
MAE HONG SON — 1 November 2026, Myanmar’s military had formally warned Thai officials and business operators against supplying goods to the Karen National Union (KNU), threatening military attacks on a KNU-controlled …
Nov 1
04:00
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
At least 20 S’pore schools hire external manpower to help with student discipline and management
Several schools preferred those with experience in the armed forces, police force or prison service.
Nov 1
03:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN chief ‘appalled’ by Sudan drone strikes on civilians
A UN spokesman says drone strikes have killed hundreds of people across the country, in attacks that constitute violations of international humanitarian law.
Nov 1
03:45
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Zhang Shengmin, Xi’s lone ‘hatchet man’ at the top of China’s military
Zhang Shengmin, the last general remaining in the highest echelon of China’s military, has received an unexpected promotion to the Politburo, the rarefied group of about 20 Communist Party officials who run …
Nov 1
03:28
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Myanmar airstrikes hit base opposite Mae Sam Laep, damaging Thai buildings
MAE HONG SON — 31 October 2026, Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs on a resistance base opposite Mae Sam Laep village in Mae Sariang district on Saturday evening, causing explosions powerful …
Nov 1
03:00
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Bangkok serviceman shoots pregnant wife, then himself, in military flat
A serviceman is believed to have shot his pregnant wife dead before killing himself inside a military housing block in Bangkok’s Bang Khen district on 31 October, Bang Khen Police said. Police …
Nov 1
02:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump says US still has to ‘take care’ of one or two targets in Iran
The president reiterated that the US was not in a hurry to take offensive action because it had decimated Iran's military and nuclear programme.
Nov 1
02:22
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
FM outlines S. Korea's position on DMZ mine blast at G20, calls for inter-Korean talks
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has explained Seoul's position on a recent land mine blast in the Demilitarized Zone at a Group of 20 meeting and highlighted the need for inter-Korean dialogue, his …
Nov 1
01:35
SG Channel News Asia state media
Singapore
North Korea says defence research institutes tested major weapon system
The test was intended to “assess adaptation to combat and power of a cluster-bomb warhead to be tipped on tactical ballistic missiles”, state media KCNA said on Saturday (Oct 31).