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Oct 27
06:25
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
How Hanwha Aerospace made Changwon a launchpad for global defense expansion
CHANGWON, South Gyeongsang Province — At a sprawling manufacturing complex in South Korea's southeastern industrial heartland, the future of arms exports takes shape in a place built for technologies of the past. …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Defense ministry says Kang's 'US trust' remarks meant to counter lawmaker's OPCON transfer doubts
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul's recent remarks on U.S. trust were intended to counter a lawmaker's doubts over Seoul's push to retake wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington, not to question the ally's …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Seoul to maintain major allied drills as Brunson calls for year-round training
Seoul’s military says it will maintain its two major annual exercises with Washington while continuing joint training throughout the year, following a call by the top U.S. commander in South Korea for …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Defense chief heads to Philippines for ASEAN-led defense ministers' meeting
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul heads to the Philippines Tuesday to attend a regional defense ministers’ meeting, his first multilateral security gathering since taking office, the Ministry of National Defense said. Kang will …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
N. Korean artillery deployed along western border not seen as new weapon system: JCS
North Korean artillery deployed along the western front line appears to be legacy weaponry rather than a new system that Pyongyang recently threatened to forward-deploy, a South Korean military official said Tuesday. …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Supreme Court finalizes 3-yr prison term for ex-commander over Marine's death
The Supreme Court on Tuesday finalized a three-year prison term for a former Marine commander for negligently causing the death of a young Marine in 2023. Lim Seong-geun, former commander of the …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, US to hold talks in Philippines ahead of ASEAN meeting
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold their first bilateral talks in the Philippines this week ahead of a ministerial meeting led by the Association of Southeast …
Oct 27
06:02
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Court temporarily suspends 2-year bidding ban on LIG D&A
LIG Defense & Aerospace (LIG D&A) said Tuesday a court has temporarily suspended a two-year ban on its participation in defense procurement bids imposed by Korea's arms procurement agency. Last month, the …
Oct 27
05:22
CN South China Morning Post
China
Jordan strikes targets in Syria after deadly church attack
Jordan said on Monday its air force struck what it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week’s deadly church attack in ‌the kingdom were …
Oct 27
05:11
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Defense ministry says Kang's 'U.S. trust' remarks meant to counter lawmaker's OPCON transfer doubts
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul's recent remarks on U...
Oct 27
05:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Alibaba wins injunction against Pentagon restrictions tied to China blacklist
The tech giant sued the US government in June after the Pentagon added it to a list of companies allegedly aiding China's military.
Oct 27
05:00
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Taiwan rebuffs China’s commemorations for post-World War Two ‘restoration’ of island
Taiwan's defence minister Wellington Koo said China was using the anniversary to carry out 'cognitive warfare'.
Oct 27
04:36
JP The Japan Times
Japan
Koizumi heads to Philippines for ASEAN defense talks, but China meeting unlikely
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said his ministry had yet to confirm if the Chinese defense chief would even attend the summit.
Oct 27
04:22
TL Tatoli state media
Timor-Leste
PM Gusmão urges stronger international cooperation to combat online fraud and transnational crime
DÍLI, 27 October 2026 (TATOLI) – Timor-Leste Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão has called for stronger international judicial cooperation to combat online fraud and other forms of transnational crime, warning that …
Oct 27
04:12
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
AFP moves to improve conditions aboard BRP Sierra Madre
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is pursuing measures to improve living conditions aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, its spokesman …
Oct 27
03:48
PH GMA Network
Philippines
Chinese vessels in WPS rise to 54 in past week -- AFP
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday reported that 54 Chinese vessels were monitored in several West Philippine Sea (WPS) features from Oct. 20 to 26, up from 31 in …
Oct 27
03:29
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
MDL issue requires concessions unlikely from either side: experts
South Korea's push for military talks with North Korea over the Military Demarcation Line faces a basic problem: Agreeing on where the line lies could require one of two sides that have …
Oct 27
03:16
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US, UK among 31 countries warning of ‘alarming’ Sudan famine
Without urgent action, severely malnourished children could exceed the projected 825,000 as food-insecure areas are expected to double.
Oct 27
03:08
KR Yonhap
South Korea
N. Korean artillery deployed along western border not seen as new weapon system: S. Korean military
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean artillery deployed along the western fro...
Oct 27
02:34
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Saudi defense pact countries push for peace in Tehran
Top officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met Iranian officials ‌in Tehran on Monday in a bid to deescalate the Middle East conflict, as Yemen's Houthis launched new attacks on Saudi …
Oct 27
02:30
JP The Japan Times
Japan
On nuclear policy, Koizumi agrees with Finnish defense chief: Japan ‘must not be naive’
The two defense ministers discussed the Nordic country's decision to allow nuclear weapons onto its soil as Japan weighs a similar policy shift.
Oct 27
02:28
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu’s political survival on the line as Israel votes
Israel's longest-serving leader remains a formidable survivor as nationalist politics deepen and a fragmented system leaves him best placed to form a government.
Oct 27
01:45
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
With military service on horizon, pitcher hoping to leave Tigers on positive note
baseball-pitcher With military service on horizon, pitcher hoping to leave Tigers on positive note By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Over the past three seasons, Kia Tigers reliever Jung Hai-young …
Oct 27
01:44
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Jordan strikes militant groups in Syria after church attack
The retaliation against 'terrorist organisations' followed a gun attack that killed nine people during a funeral service at the Greek Orthodox St George's Church.
Oct 27
01:41
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
PH, Cambodia boost defense ties amid regional security threats
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) discussed information sharing and closer defense cooperation as the two Southeast Asian countries seek to …
Oct 27
01:25
CN South China Morning Post
China
Australia to host USS Colorado as first US nuclear submarine under Aukus pact
The Pentagon has assigned the USS Colorado as the first US nuclear-powered attack submarine to join a rotating force to be based in Western Australia. The 115-metre (380-foot) Virginia-class submarine, armed with …
Oct 27
01:24
KR Yonhap
South Korea
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, U.S. to hold talks in Philippines ahead of ASEAN meeting
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul and U.S. Defense Secr...
Oct 27
00:51
MY Malay Mail
Malaysia
Fire and Rescue Department mobilises 25,592 personnel, 1,248 assets ahead of Northeast Monsoon
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — A total of 25,592 officers and personnel of the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Depart...
Oct 27
00:19
KR Daily NK
South Korea
North Korean teen defies mother to join army
A widowed mother in Tanchon, South Hamgyong province, has begged her son’s school to keep him off North Korea’s 2026 conscription rolls. The teenager, however, is refusing his military service exemption and …
Oct 27
00:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
What message is China sending with latest footage of ‘no-notice’ DF rocket drill?
China has released footage of its troops carrying out a “no-notice” rocket launch as part of an ongoing effort by state media to showcase the People’s Liberation Army’s rapid-response capabilities. State broadcaster …
Oct 26
23:22
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Malaysia seeks answers from Myanmar over continued detention of returnees
Malaysia will formally seek clarification from Myanmar’s military authorities following reports that hundreds of recently repatriated migrants were transferred directly into military custody upon arrival in Yangon, Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan …
Oct 26
22:05
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Iran holds ‘very good’ talks with Mecca pact nations on region’s security
Officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan flew to Iran to de-escalate the current crisis in an attempt to stop the Middle East war from reigniting.
Oct 26
21:58
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions; War crimes survivor from Chin State files case
Iran sends jet fuel to Myanmar despite sanctions In December 2025, the U.S.-sanctioned tanker Reef arrived in Burma’s waters with some 113,000 barrels of fuel backed by sham paperwork. Burma-based energy broker …
Oct 26
21:38
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UN raises ‘ethnic cleansing’ concerns over Israel’s Hebron operation
More than 3,000 people were forced from their homes during the operation launched after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers at a checkpoint near the city.
Oct 26
21:06
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Trump pledges US$1mil for info leading to vote fraud conviction
The US president’s announcement follows a series of extraordinary pre-election promises, including US$5,000 for every adult American if Republicans retain both chambers.
Oct 26
18:24
SG Mothership
Singapore
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to visit S'pore from Oct. 27 to 28
This is Merz's first visit to Singapore.
Oct 26
16:13
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Barbers seeks stronger PH presence in Basilan Strait
HOUSE prosecution panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Monday renewed his call for a stronger Philippine Navy or Coast Guard presence in Surigao del Norte following the reported transit of a …
Oct 26
16:08
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
3 Filipinos hired for military jobs in Europe held
THREE Filipino men allegedly recruited for military and border guard jobs in Eastern Europe were detained at Davao International Airport after falsely claiming they were headed to Thailand for a Muay Thai …
Oct 26
14:58
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu touts Trump endorsement on eve of vote, hints at renewed war with Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said US President Donald Trump was willing to take action to remove the Iranian threat.
Oct 26
13:39
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Malaysia to receive first 2 South Korean-made FA-50M jets on Friday, says Khaled
The defence minister says the aircraft will be based at the Kuantan and Labuan air force bases.