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Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

Putin welcomes ASEAN leaders in Kazan as global pressure mounts over the Ukraine conflict

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Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from Southeast Asia in the Russian city of Kazan this week, marking an important diplomatic gathering as international attention remains focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The summit celebrates 35 years of cooperation between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), bringing together representatives from […]

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Zelensky Meets European Allies in the UK as Russian Strike Damages Nuclear Facility Near Chernobyl

Zelensky Meets European Allies in the UK as Russian Strike Damages Nuclear Facility Near Chernobyl

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As the war in Ukraine continues to reshape Europe’s security landscape, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky traveled to the United Kingdom for a series of high-level defence discussions with key European allies following a new wave of Russian attacks that left multiple people dead and damaged a nuclear-related facility near Chernobyl. Upon arrival in London, Zelensky […]

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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 and japan deepen defence ties as tokyo loosens arms export rules

indonesia and japan deepen defence ties as tokyo loosens arms export rules

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In a move that reflects shifting dynamics across the Asia-Pacific, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin and Shinjiro Koizumi met in Jakarta to advance a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening regional security. While both sides confirmed their intent to collaborate more closely, specific details of the agreement have not yet been made public, and there has been […]

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Australia Faces AUKUS Submarine Timeline Head-On, Vows to Overcome ‘Enormous’ Challenges

Australia Faces AUKUS Submarine Timeline Head-On, Vows to Overcome ‘Enormous’ Challenges

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Australia has reaffirmed its commitment to meeting the demanding timeline set under the AUKUS nuclear-powered submarine partnership, with Defence Minister Richard Marles emphasising that the nation is taking a “very self-critical” approach to tackling obstacles such as workforce capability and infrastructure readiness. Speaking ahead of a high-level AUKUS defence ministers meeting in Washington, Marles acknowledged […]

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