South Korean and U.S. troops will begin their annual exercises next week to beef up readiness against North Korean threats, the allies announced Monday, days after North Korea resumed ballistic ...
U.S., South Korea to launch major joint military exercise Aug. 17
The United States and South Korea will kick off a major joint military exercise next week, both countries announced Monday, as they prepare for evolving North Korean threats.
Myanmar rebuffs ASEAN’s call to free Aung San Suu Kyi and questions the need for an envoy
Myanmar’s military-backed government has rejected the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ renewed call for the unconditional release of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the ...
Iran installs new war chiefs as Tehran signals ‘prolonged confrontation,’ expert warns
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named six military commanders as an expert says Tehran is preparing for prolonged confrontation, not settlement.
Vietnam starts building largest homemade anti-submarine warship
HANOI, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Vietnam has begun construction on what it describes as the country's largest and most advanced domestically made anti-submarine frigate, a military-owned newspaper reported.
Australia, Vietnam boost military ties in nod to China
Australia and Vietnam said Tuesday they would expand cooperation between their militaries as the middle powers face down Beijing's expanding reach in the Pacific and the South China Sea. Following ...
GAC “Philippines Action” Officially Launches: Coordinated Efforts Across Products, Brand, and Channels to Deepen Footprint in the Philippine Market
MANILA, Philippines, Aug. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 29, 2026, GAC International Philippines announced in Manila the launch of three new MPV models — the All-New GAC GN6, GAC E8 HEV, and GAC GN8 ...
UAE fends off third sector-targeting cyberattack of 2026; finance first, now aviation, energy
UAE cyberattack 2026: The UAE Cybersecurity Council repelled a multi-vector attack on aviation, energy, and education sectors Monday, the third major critical infrastructure campaign of the year.
Finance Minister: Syria’s economy expected to grow 11.3% in 2026
Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh said Syria's economy is expected to grow by 11.3% this year, with growth momentum projected to ...
Finance companies’ assets surge 41% YoY to Rs. 3.2 t by June
Sri Lanka’s finance company sector expanded sharply in the year to June, with total assets rising 41% year-on-year (YoY) to Rs. 3.2 trillion, driven by a 47.8% expansion in lending, the latest Central ...