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The Philippines and Vietnam need to counter Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea and protect their territories, an Australian analyst on political and security issues in Southeast Asia said.
The Philippines and Vietnam need to counter Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea and protect their territories, an Australian analyst on political and security issues in Southeast Asia said.Read More
One of the 21 Vietnamese detained for nearly two months for fishing in disputed waters near the Paracel Islands alleged he was tortured while detained by Chinese authorities.Read More
Osama bin Laden’s correspondence reveals a familiar but sinister profile: a fanatic eager to shed the blood of his countrymen and those he calls his religious allies.Read More
Osama bin Laden spent his final years fretting about al-Qaeda affiliates in Pakistan, Iraq and Yemen because he thought their recklessness hurt the mission’s cause worldwide, according to documents released by the U.S. government last week.Read More
Tensions between the Philippines and China have risen over the past weeks as both countries assert claim over Scarborough Shoal.Read More
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III, along with representatives of the United States and Japanese governments, paid tribute to the World War II veterans of the Bataan Death March.Read More
The Indian Air Force displayed its latest major acquisition on Jan. 26, the Lockheed Martin C-130J military air transport, also known as the Super Hercules, in its annual Republic Day fly-past over the Rajpath complex in New Delhi.Read More
Burma took a major step toward multi-party democracy and free and fair elections April 1st.Read More
Colorful is not often used to describe military training, but United States and Indian troops lived up to that description while marking Holi [the Indian festival of colors] during Exercise Yudh Abhyas in March.Read More
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III has chosen Maj. Gen. Lauro Dela Cruz as the new commanding general of the Philippine Air Force, replacing Lt. Gen. Oscar Rabena who opted for early retirement.Read More
Business is booming for anti-counterfeit technologies as global companies fight financial losses and brand damage from the fake versions of their products flooding international markets.Read More