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Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

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As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded as Asia’s most influential defence and security forum. Traditionally, China has used this platform to communicate its military outlook, regional priorities, and position on major […]

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Pentagon Chief Calls for Stability in Asia While Addressing Concerns Over China's Growing Military Presence

Pentagon Chief Calls for Stability in Asia While Addressing Concerns Over China’s Growing Military Presence

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As geopolitical tensions continue to shape the future of the Indo-Pacific region, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a carefully balanced message during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of Asia’s most influential defense and security forums. Addressing military leaders, policymakers, and security experts from around 45 countries, Hegseth acknowledged growing concerns about China’s rapid […]

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Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

Indonesia clarifies no agreement made on US military airspace access

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Indonesia’s Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has denied claims that Indonesia granted unrestricted airspace access to the United States military after signing a letter of intent with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth last month. Speaking during a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday, Sjafrie explained that the document signed in Washington only outlined general principles of cooperation and […]

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Pentagon Journalists Walk Out as New Press Restrictions Spark Outrage Over Transparency

Pentagon Journalists Walk Out as New Press Restrictions Spark Outrage Over Transparency

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In a rare act of defiance, dozens of seasoned journalists covering the U.S. Defense Department have packed up their offices inside the Pentagon and handed back their credentials. This mass walkout followed the enforcement of a controversial new press access policy that many argue threatens the very core of press freedom and transparency in the […]

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Qatar Secures Access to US Air Base Following Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One

Qatar Secures Access to US Air Base Following Gift of Boeing 747 for Air Force One

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In a significant development for US-Qatar relations, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Qatar will soon build an air force facility at the Mountain Home Air Base in Idaho — a site that will host Qatari F-15 fighter jets and pilots. The announcement came shortly after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pledging to […]

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