TOKYO—Russian and Chinese bombers flew near Japan and South Korea in a joint patrol Tuesday that Tokyo described as a show of force, adding further strain to the worst diplomatic crisis in years …
Bangladesh signs letter of intent to buy Eurofighter Typhoon jets
The Bangladesh Air Force has signed a letter of intent with Italy’s Leonardo S.p.A to buy Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft as part of its modernisation plans.
South Korea scrambles jets as Russian, Chinese planes enter air defense zone
South Korea’s air force scrambled fighter jets as nine Chinese and Russian military aircraft briefly entered its air defense zone on Tuesday morning, military officials said.
South Korea, Japan protest over China, Russia aircraft incursions
SEOUL: South Korea and Japan reacted furiously on Wednesday (Dec 10) after Chinese and Russian military aircraft conducted joint patrols around the two countries, with both Seoul and Tokyo scrambling …
South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
Ieodo – a submerged rock above the South Korean island of Jeju – is a point of dispute between Seoul and Beijing, each of whom have included it in their air defence zones. China on Wednesday confirmed …
Renewed Thailand-Cambodia border fighting displaces hundreds of thousands
Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is showing no signs of stopping. Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced in both countries and have sought refuge in temporary …
Philippines vows to dismantle graft syndicate, fire up spending in 2026
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Can Bangladesh’s political crucible forge lasting democracy?
Bangladesh’s 2026 general election will be consequential, but lasting stability depends on whether the political system can resist a return to state capture.
Bangladesh signs LOI with Leonardo for Eurofighter Typhoon purchase
Bangladesh has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with Leonardo signalling its interest in acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon combat aircraft.
South Korea Scrambles Jets as Chinese, Russia Warplanes Approach
South Korea deployed military aircraft after seven Russian warplanes and two Chinese aircraft entered an air identification zone maintained by Seoul, escalating tensions in a region already strained …