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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
05:50
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Cheong Wa Dae urges N. Korea to cease provocations following missile launch
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- The Office of National Security at the presidential o...
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…
Oct 29
05:17
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea fires nearly dozen ballistic missiles after S. Korea's dialogue offer
North Korea fired about a dozen short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, the South Korean military said, in an apparent cold rebuff to Seoul's offer for talks aimed at …
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 …
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
03:51
KP NK News
North Korea
North Korea fires salvo of around 10 ballistic missiles toward sea: Seoul
This is a developing story. Please check back for more details. (Last updated at 1:48 p.m. KST with more details from Seoul’s JCS) North Korea launched a salvo of around 10 short-range …
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
03:29
JP Japan Today
Japan
Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s top military planner, a defense official said Wednesday, the latest in a series of generals to be ousted and one…
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
03:17
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
US boosts security funding for AFP modernization
MANILA, Philippines — The United States will increase its security cooperation funding to accelerate the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), although Washington has yet to disclose the amount …
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
02:51
JP The Japan Times
Japan
China’s military creating ‘pressure’ in region, Australian defense chief says
Beijing deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely without legal basis.
Oct 29
02:32
HK HK Free Press
Hong Kong
Australian defence chief says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in SE Asia
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said Thursday that China’s military build-up was creating a “condition of pressure” in Southeast Asia, and urged allies and partners to deepen cooperation. Beijing deploys hundreds of …
Oct 29
01:54
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Australia says China military buildup creating ‘pressure’ in Southeast Asia
Australian defence minister Richard Marles says China is undertaking the world’s largest conventional military build-up in the region since the Second World War.
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.
Oct 29
00:03
PH GMA Network
Philippines
US War Secretary Hegseth announces increased funding for AFP modernization
United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday announced an increase in the US Department of War's security cooperation funds to accelerate the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines …
Oct 29
00:00
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
[Contribution] From Zeitenwende to strategic industrial partnership: A new chapter in Germany-Korea defense cooperation
For decades, Germany and South Korea have built a strong relationship through trade, investment, technological exchange and the shared historical experience of national division. Today, that relationship has acquired a more consequential …
Oct 28
23:38
PH GMA Network
Philippines
PH, Japan eye transfer of first Abukuma-class destroyer 'at the earliest possible date'
PH, Japan eye transfer of first Abukuma-class destroyer 'at the earliest possible date"
Oct 28
23:25
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Putin hails Elon Musk as ‘truly a genius’
Russia has long sought to develop a satellite internet constellation similar to Starlink for both civilian and military use.
Oct 28
23:07
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia and Russia agree to boost defence ties and military training
Cambodia and Russia have agreed to expand bilateral defence cooperation and security ties, focusing on military training, officer exchanges, and knowledge sharing. The post Cambodia and Russia agree to boost defence ties …
Oct 28
23:02
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Cambodia and Russia strengthen military ties on 70th diplomatic anniversary
Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) Commander-in-Chief General Vong Pisen met yesterday with Russian Ground Forces Deputy Commander in charge of Military and Political Work Maj Gen Markovchin Sergei to discuss boosting bilateral …
Oct 28
22:58
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Palantir’s defense chief sees China threat to Taiwan over AI
Palantir defense chief Mike Gallagher has said Taiwan's importance to AI development has made the island more compelling for Beijing to control.
Oct 28
22:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar’s UN Ambassador honours ‘fallen heroes’; IIMM warns about escalating war crimes
Myanmar’s UN Ambassador honours ‘fallen heroes’ since 2021 Burma’s Permanent Representative to the U.N., Ambassador Kyaw Moe Tun, made an emotional and solemn appeal to U.N. member states to help end the …
Oct 28
22:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat leads a humanitarian mission to Myanmar
The Philippines’ top diplomat arrived in Myanmar on Wednesday to oversee the distribution of humanitarian aid, as Myanmar’s military-backed government seeks to improve strained relations with its neighbors and other countries. Philippine …
Oct 28
21:59
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UN Special Envoy rejects military solution in Myanmar, warns against normalization
The United Nations Special Envoy on Myanmar, Julie Bishop, briefed the 81st session of the U.N. General Assembly’s Third Committee meeting on Tuesday, laying bare the deeply contested reality of what Myanmar’s …