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Oct 23
12:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
What Beijing’s two-to-one shipbuilding lead means for the US in war over Taiwan
Mainland Chinese shipyards delivered more than twice as much naval tonnage as their US counterparts in 2024 and 2025, according to a new survey, exposing a growing production gap that analysts say …
Oct 23
11:01
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
At least 9 killed in Sittwe explosion as clashes near military command intensify
At least nine people have been killed and at least five others are in critical condition at the Sittwe Hospital after an explosion near an intersection on Min Bar Gyi Road in …
Oct 23
10:48
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea donates 8 retired military helicopters to Kenya
South Korea has donated eight decommissioned military helicopters to Kenya after an overhaul, delivering on its pledge to support the U.N. peacekeeping missions in the region, officials said Friday. A ceremony marking …
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 23
10:00
SG The Straits Times
Singapore
Drones, 5G battlefield comms take centre stage at SAF’s largest overseas drill in Australia
The annual exercise sees SAF validate the resilience of its battlefield connectivity.
Oct 23
09:56
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Netanyahu orders West Bank closure as attack wounds Israelis before election
Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to immediately cordon off Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the occupied West Bank starting today.
Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets
Oct 23
09:50
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Ukraine reports problems with Starshield after Trump said access restored
A Ukrainian defence ministry source said signal loss was still being reported, with no confirmation that restrictions had been lifted.
Same story: 1 more article
Oct 23
09:39
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to ease tensions along border
South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military talks with North Korea to discuss their conflicting views on where the inter-Korean border sits, seeking to ease tensions sparked by last month's …
Same story: 4 more articles · 4 outlets
Oct 23
09:31
CN South China Morning Post
China
Japan’s university defence bids surge as post-war taboo fades amid China concerns
Japanese universities and other educational institutions more than doubled their applications for defence ministry research funding this year to a record 291, up from 123 last year, as Tokyo moves to strengthen …
Oct 23
09:24
CN South China Morning Post
China
Girl arrested after taking US$111 from Russia to poison Ukrainian troops
Ukrainian police said on Friday they had detained a 17-year-old girl suspected of helping Russia’s security services to poison Ukrainian soldiers and that two had died. Ukraine and Russia have throughout their …
Oct 23
09:11
CN CGTN state media
China
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
China urges US to drop restrictions on research institutions
Oct 23
09:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
How the Philippines’ energy crisis is opening doors for deeper US military ties
The Philippines is turning to the United States to build its oil stockpile amid the global energy crunch, with observers saying the move could also serve Washington’s military interests and deepen strategic …
Oct 23
08:36
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
South Korea proposes holding border talks with North
Tensions between the two Koreas have soared since the South blamed the blast inside the Demilitarised Zone separating the countries on landmines laid by the North.
Oct 23
08:27
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
China says US should stop discriminatory measures against Chinese research institutions
The ministry was responding to US Defence Department restrictions on research funding for dozens of Chinese universities and laboratories.
Oct 23
08:00
CN South China Morning Post
China
Typhoon Champi grounds hundreds of Taiwan flights, threatens Shanghai and Japan
Flight disruptions and cancellations surged across East Asia as Typhoon Champi approached Taiwan on Friday, prompting emergency precautions in eastern mainland China, including Shanghai, and in Japan during a large-scale joint military …
Oct 23
06:50
KR Yonhap
South Korea
(LEAD) S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea to resolve border location issue
SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea renewed its offer Friday to hold military...
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Oct 23
06:32
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
Hanwha takes Korean defense, manufacturing ETFs to Abu Dhabi
Hanwha Asset Management is set to become the first Korean asset manager to list exchange-traded funds on a Middle Eastern exchange, taking two US-listed products tracking Korea's defense and manufacturing sectors to …
Oct 23
06:01
PH Philippine Daily Inquirer
Philippines
Sandiganbayan OKs withdrawal of Safe Spaces Act case vs Army colonel
MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan has allowed the withdrawal of a Safe Spaces Act case against an Army colonel, ruling that the case should instead be filed before a Regional Trial Court …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
Military academy merger plan delayed amid ongoing deliberations: official
A detailed road map for the planned integration of military academies will likely be announced later than originally planned to ensure the ongoing deliberations reflect the positions of all stakeholders, a Seoul …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
USFK has no access policy change yet amid reported BYD car ban at US base in Japan
The U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) said on Friday there are no changes to policies regarding entry restrictions on Chinese vehicles, following U.S. Forces Japan’s (USFJ) reported decision to ban vehicles made by …
Oct 23
05:57
KR Korea Times
South Korea
S. Korea proposes military talks with N. Korea over border conflict issue
South Korea on Friday proposed to hold military talks with North Korea to prevent accidental clashes stemming from unclear border lines in the Military Demarcation Line (MDL). The proposal comes as tensions …
Oct 23
05:24
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
New Zealand military chief resigns over ‘inappropriate relationship’
Air Marshal Tony Davies said he was taking responsibility for errors of judgement and regretted not disclosing them when he had the opportunity.
Oct 23
04:30
AU ASPI The Strategist
Australia
With a civilian excuse, China is collecting militarily useful weather data abroad
A global meteorological warning system has become an excuse for China to embed AI-feeding weather stations on foreign territory, gathering data that would help its armed forces in war. Solomon Islands and …
Oct 23
03:44
CN South China Morning Post
China
El Salvador deploys special forces to Haiti after soldiers seized by gangs
El Salvador deployed 100 special forces soldiers to Haiti on Thursday to help rescue four missing soldiers from the Central American country who recently came under attack by gangs, two officials told …
Oct 23
03:40
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Lawmaker urges mobile water treatment systems for drought-hit villages
MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes on Friday urged government agencies and local governments to speed up the deployment of mobile water treatment and desalination systems in communities facing …
Oct 23
03:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Karnival VETERANiaga bantu bekas askar jana pendapatan
Program menyediakan platform pemasaran produk, jaringan perniagaan serta khidmat nasihat keusahawanan kepada veteran tentera dan keluarga.
Oct 23
03:10
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
US bans BYD vehicles from Japan air base over security concerns
The security concern stems from cameras and sensors on the vehicles that the US believes could collect and leak sensitive information about the base.
Oct 23
01:50
KR The Korea Herald
South Korea
N. Korea has planted nearly 1 million land mines in DMZ since 2024: military
North Korea has planted an estimated 960,000 land mines in the Demilitarized Zone since 2024 as part of a campaign to fortify its border with South Korea, according to military data disclosed …
Oct 23
01:41
CN CGTN state media
China
Rescue efforts underway after M7.0 quake hits southwest China's Xizang
Rescue efforts underway after M7.0 quake hits southwest China's Xizang
Same story: 1 more article
Oct 22
23:17
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
UK PM announces military aircraft to help fight future wildfires
The government earmarked up to £45 million to counter the increase in blazes after recent summers exposed Britain's lack of preparedness and response capacity.
Oct 22
22:57
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
SpaceX-Tesla merger would need Elon Musk’s approval
The combination of SpaceX and Tesla would be worth about US$3.5 trillion, making it the largest corporate deal in history.
Oct 22
22:35
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
UK facing backlash over 2-year sanctions pause and diplomatic outreach to Myanmar
Advocacy group Burma Campaign UK issued a strong condemnation of the British government, accusing London of executing a quiet policy shift toward normalizing relations with Myanmar’s military regime while abandoning its commitment …
Oct 22
22:32
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
What should Myanmar expect from Singapore’s ASEAN Chairmanship?
Napas Thein for ISP-Myanmar Ultimately, the significance of Singapore’s chairmanship will depend not only on what benchmarks ASEAN can develop, but also on whether it can create enduring institutions that help people …
Oct 22
22:21
CN South China Morning Post
China
Trump invokes Cold War-era Defence Production Act to boost oil production and refining
US ⁠President Donald Trump determined ⁠on Thursday that petroleum ⁠production, refining and related activities are essential to national defence, a move that could open up US funding for fossil fuel projects. In …
Oct 22
22:11
MM Democratic Voice of Burma
Myanmar
Myanmar jailers allow Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son; 400 returnees from Malaysia still in custody
Myanmar jailers allows Aung San Suu Kyi to speak to son Jailed State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi’s son, Kim Aris, shared on Thursday that he had spoken to his 81-year-old mother …
Oct 22
21:29
MY Free Malaysia Today
Malaysia
Actor Tom Skerritt, ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun’ star, dies at 93
The Detroit native's six-decade acting career included memorable roles in film and television, and he died of natural causes, according to his family.
Oct 22
17:32
KH Khmer Times
Cambodia
Public warned of fake soldiers asking for frontline donations
The Ministry of Defence has warned citizens against fraudulent social media accounts and individuals posing as soldiers to solicit money and supplies for frontline troops amid the Cambodia–Thailand border dispute. The post …
Oct 22
16:26
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Report: Beijing considers sanctions
CHINA is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in fuel and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of a Philippine Navy ship grounded at Ayungin …
Oct 22
16:25
LA Laotian Times
Laos
New Asia Forum 2026 Targets US$30 Billion in Investment Mobilization, Positions Indonesia as a Gateway to Asia’s Growth
JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 October 2026 – The New Asia Forum (NAF) 2026 aims to mobilize US$30 billion in investment across the New Asia region by strengthening strategic …
Oct 22
16:24
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
‘POGO syndicates may bankroll 2028 bets’
HOUSE prosecution adviser Ace Barbers on Thursday urged law enforcement and financial intelligence agencies to investigate suspected links between illegal Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) and political financing ahead of the 2028 …
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Oct 22
15:51
PH The Manila Times
Philippines
Palauan convicted in death of Filipino man on Saipan
SAIPAN, Northern Marianas — A Superior Court jury in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands has found a Palauan national guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of a Filipino man …