Indo-Pacific countries are strengthening defence cooperation as China’s military power grows and questions rise over long-term US focus in the region. Leaders and defence officials gathered at a major security forum in Singapore to discuss rising tensions and shifting alliances across Asia. At the Shangri-La Dialogue, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged regional partners to […]
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North Korea tests missiles from naval destroyer
North Korea has conducted a new round of missile tests, launching cruise and anti-ship missiles from a naval destroyer as part of efforts to strengthen its military capabilities, according to state media. Read More: North Korea fires two ballistic missile rounds The tests were carried out from the Choe Hyon-class destroyer, with leader Kim Jong Un personally observing […]
North Korea vows to expand nuclear forces and harden stance on South Korea
SEOUL — Kim Jong-un has declared that North Korea will permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and formally treat South Korea as its most hostile state, outlining a tougher national strategy during a parliamentary address, according to Korean Central News Agency on Tuesday. Read More: North Korea prepares for nuclear test: South Korea issues warning Speaking before the Supreme People’s Assembly, […]