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May- 2025 -21 MayAmericas
Philippines, US Coast Guards Join Military Drills in South China Sea
The Philippine and US coast guards participated for the first time in joint military drills, Manila's armed forces said Wednesday, joining broader exercises held by the two allies in the South China Sea.
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20 MayAsia Pacific
Taiwan Says ‘Willing’ to Talk to China as Island Boosts Defenses
Taiwan is prepared to talk to China as equals but it will continue to build up its defenses, the island's President Lai Ching-te said Tuesday as he marked his first year in office.
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19 MayAsia Pacific
Taiwan Says ‘Urgent Need’ for Surveillance Tech After Chinese Boat Arrived Undetected
Taiwan's coast guard said on Monday there was an "urgent need" for infrared thermal imaging and other technology to detect small boats off the island after it detained two Chinese nationals.
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16 MayAsia Pacific
Kazakhstan Showcases ‘Taimas’ 8×8 Armored Combat Vehicle
Kazakhstan’s armed forces have unveiled the Taimas 8x8 next-generation wheeled infantry fighting vehicle to the public.
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15 MayAir
Taiwan Test-Fires New Land Sword II Missile for First Time
Taiwan’s military has conducted the first live-fire test of its domestically developed Land Sword II surface-to-air missile, marking a significant step in the island’s efforts to strengthen its air defenses.
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12 MayAir
Taiwan Holds First Live-Fire of US High-Tech Rocket Systems
Taiwan conducted its first live-firing of High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) purchased from the US.
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11 MayAsia Pacific
India, Pakistan Reach Ceasefire — But Trade Claims of Violations
India and Pakistan traded accusations of ceasefire violations early Sunday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced that the nuclear-armed neighbors had stepped back from the brink of full-blown war.
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9 MayAfrica
Amnesty Says UAE Supplying Sudan Paramilitaries With Chinese Weapons
Chinese-made weapons supplied by the United Arab Emirates have been identified with Sudan's paramilitaries, Amnesty International said Thursday, as drone attacks prompted civilians to flee the army-held aid hub of Port Sudan.
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9 MayAmericas
Russia, China Slam Trump’s Plan for ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield
Russia and China on Thursday slammed US President Donald Trump's plan for an Iron Dome-like missile defense system as "deeply destabilizing," saying it risked turning space into a "battlefield."
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8 MayAsia Pacific
Philippines Slams ‘High-Risk’ Chinese Naval Actions Near Contested Reef
The Philippines criticized on Thursday a "high-risk" maneuver by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies.
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