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Oct 29
09:47
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hegseth pitches new US-Asean defence framework, but doubts run deep
What are Southeast Asian nations doing to help the United States tackle its challenges? A reporter with the American right-wing organisation Turning Point USA put the question bluntly to US President Donald …
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Oct 29
09:40
CN CGTN state media
China
China slams Philippines over ADMM-Plus participation obstacles
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense on Thursday criticized the Philippines for obstructing China's participation in the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus), saying Manila's actions undermined the Association of Southeast Asian …
Oct 29
09:31
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
KIA renews assault on Military Operations Command in Kachin State as regime counterattacks
The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) has resumed attacks on regime positions around the Military Operations Command 21 in Bhamo Township earlier this month, while the military counterattacks KIA positions in Bhamo, Mansi …
Oct 29
09:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Beijing says Philippines ‘erected obstacles’ to Asean attendance
While several countries, including the US, Japan and Australia, are sending their defence chiefs, China opted to send its Manila embassy defence attache.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 29
09:24
ID Antara News state media
Indonesia
Air Force deploys 5 helicopters to tackle Nusantara, Java wildfires
The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) has deployed five helicopters to support ongoing wildfire containment efforts in ...
Oct 29
08:54
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia’s new vehicle brings geospatial tools together for faster disaster response
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — A Defence Geospatial Information Rapid Team (DGIRT) vehicle has been introduced as a pilot...
Oct 29
08:50
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia selects 5,000 men for first 2026 military service intake
The Ministry of National Defence selected 5,000 male candidates for the first intake of military service, after reviewing applications submitted by citizens, the ministry said today. The post Cambodia selects 5,000 men …
Oct 29
08:43
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Lions manager keeps faith in veteran outfielder despite questions on defense
GWANGJU, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man said Thursday he...
Oct 29
08:34
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
South China Sea territorial contest a test of Asean’s unity and credibility, says Mohamed Khaled
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Asean member states should not allow overlapping maritime claims in the South China Sea to...
Oct 29
08:25
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Can't answer it all, but South Korean Army AI cuts paperwork, boosts training
GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — “I do not have access to information regarding the current whereabouts of Kim Jong-un." This was Arvis's response to the prompt “Tell me the whereabouts of North Korean …
Oct 29
08:19
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Thai Army fires warning shots into Myanmar after artillery shell wounds woman in Mae Sot
The Royal Thai Army stated on Thursday that it fired “warning shots” across the border into Myanmar after a Thai woman was injured by artillery and hospitalized in Thailand’s Mae Sot District …
Oct 29
07:56
KP NK News
North Korea
Overseas North Korean workers linked to Russia’s military supply chain: Report
North Korean workers have been linked to two companies that support Russia’s military-industrial complex, according to a new investigation, documenting a network of Russian firms and individuals that disguise employment as education …
Oct 29
07:42
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Malaysia stands in solidarity with Saudi Arabia, condemns Houthi attacks, says Khaled Nordin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 — Malaysia has expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia amid its current security challenges an...
Oct 29
07:39
TH The Thaiger
Thailand
Thai troops fire warning shots after Myanmar fighting damages 20 Thai homes
Thai troops fired two warning rounds along the Myanmar border in Tak province early today, October 29, after fighting across the border sent shells and gunfire into Mae Sot, damaging more than …
Oct 29
06:59
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN Special Rapporteur warns diplomatic engagement legitimizing Myanmar regime
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, Kelley E. Currie, has warned the international community that pursuing unconditional diplomatic engagement with the regime in Naypyidaw risks …
Oct 29
06:49
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Arakan Army accuses Myanmar military of using civilians as human shields in Sittwe
The Arakan Army (AA) has accused the Myanmar military of deploying local residents as “human shields” and ordering civilians to dismantle their makeshift bomb shelters as heavy fighting intensifies for control of …
Oct 29
06:43
PH PhilStar Global
Philippines
NTC regional offices mobilized for Undas public assistance ops
The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) on Thursday directed the mobilization of all its regional offices nationwide to coordinate with relevant government agencies and key private sector stakeholders in support of public assistance …
Oct 29
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Army kills 2 NPA rebels, seizes arms in separate Eastern Visayas ops
TACLOBAN CITY — Two suspected New People’s Army (NPA) members were killed in a military operation in Dolores, Eastern Samar, while a separate operation in Northern Samar led to the recovery of …
Oct 29
06:02
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
WATCH: Hegseth-Teodoro talks, Undas 2026 updates top INQToday newscast
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. The United States will increase its security cooperation funding to help speed up the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Oct 29
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Korea seeks 'top-down' approach with US for breakthrough in OPCON transfer
Korea will seek a "top-down" approach with the United States for a breakthrough in the wartime operational control (OPCON) transition, the defense ministry said Thursday, dismissing the view that a delay of …
Oct 29
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Overseas Koreans can now renew military discharge cards at embassies
Overseas Koreans living abroad can now easily apply for the reissuance of their military discharge certificates at Korean diplomatic missions, including embassies and consulates, without appointing a proxy in Korea. The Military …
Oct 29
05:40
CN South China Morning Post
China
North Korea fires missile barrage days after rejecting South’s border talks
North Korea fired “around a dozen” short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul’s defence ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks over a growing border …
Oct 29
05:34
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
US and Japan, long alarmed by China's aggression, agree to establish missile-production facility
The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said late Wednesday. It is the latest …
Oct 29
05:33
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(URGENT) Presidential office holds emergency meeting on N. Korea's missile launch
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Oct 29
05:27
JP Japan Today
Japan
North Korea fires 'around a dozen' ballistic missiles into sea
North Korea fired "around a dozen" short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast on Thursday, Seoul's defense ministry said, less than a week after South Korea proposed talks…
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Oct 29
05:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Australia considers Iron Dome-style missile shield
Discussions are being held over the availability of the US Patriot missile defence system and Israeli-made Rafael interceptors.
Oct 29
05:14
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Airbus ready for linkup with GCAP, CEO says
Joining the British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next-generation fighter jet is an option after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.
Oct 29
05:09
TH Khaosod English
Thailand
Myanmar army-Karen clashes spill across border, injuring Thai woman
TAK – A Thai woman was injured by shrapnel after explosions from fighting in Myanmar struck a house on the Thai side of the border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, prompting …
Oct 29
04:59
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea-US defense chiefs to meet in December as SCM delayed to 2027
South Korea-US defense talks will be held in Washington next month, but the annual Security Consultative Meeting, where the allies were expected to discuss key issues, has been postponed. The agreement came …
Oct 29
04:54
CN South China Morning Post
China
Hegseth fires Pentagon’s top military planner as Trump weighs new Iran strikes
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defence official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one that comes even …
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Oct 29
04:42
CN South China Morning Post
China
Why US allies in Middle East are accelerating direct talks with Iran
The US’ Muslim-majority Middle Eastern allies have accelerated talks with Tehran over a new regional security framework amid fears of further blowback from the Iran war. Saudi Arabia directly entered the diplomatic …
Oct 29
04:14
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea launches SRBMs toward East Sea
North Korea launched more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said. The military said it detected the missiles being launched from …
Oct 29
04:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
North Korea fires projectile toward sea off east coast
North Korea last fired ballistic missiles on Oct 12, amid heightened tension on the inter-Korean border over a mine blast that wounded South Korean soldiers last month.
Oct 29
04:01
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Saudi coalition says it intercepted Houthi missile targeting Eastern Province
The interception follows a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia this month, including a strike on Riyadh’s international airport, which was the kingdom’s deadliest in years.
Oct 29
03:52
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Asean, daialogue partners urged to boost security cooperation, uphold intl law, protect migrant workers
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday urged Asean member states and their dialogue partners to strengthen regional security cooperation, uphold international law and protect migrant workers and seafarers …
Oct 29
03:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
El Salvador to send over 2,000 soldiers to Haiti for rescue mission
The deployment also aims to support anti-gang operations as Haiti postpones presidential elections again amid insecurity.
Oct 29
03:20
KP NK News
North Korea
US, ROK defense chiefs agree to delay top-level military talks on OPCON transfer
The defense chiefs of the U.S. and South Korea agreed Wednesday to postpone annual top-level talks until early 2027, dealing a setback to Seoul’s efforts to assume wartime operational control (OPCON) over …
Oct 29
03:12
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 53 Chinese vessels in wide sweep of waters
Taiwan's National Security Council secretary-general Joseph Wu says the threat to Taiwan, Japan and the Philippines is 'obvious' as Beijing deploys navy and other vessels across the region.
Oct 29
03:11
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Taiwan flags ‘obvious’ threat from 50 Chinese vessels across regional waters
The secretary-general of Taiwan's National Security Council published a map showing locations of vessels including the aircraft carrier Liaoning.
Oct 29
01:19
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
ATM to stop selling duty-free beer at Pernama MSATM bakal henti jual bir bebas cukai di Pernama
Arahan itu menamatkan amalan yang berlangsung selama lebh 60 tahun.