Asia Pacific
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Aug- 2023 -2 August
Taiwan FM Says Conflict With China Would Have ‘Disastrous Results’
A Chinese invasion of Taiwan would have "disastrous results" for the world, the foreign minister said, citing the island's strategic importance for the semiconductor industry and global shipping lanes.
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1 August
Taiwan Military Not Ready to Repel Chinese Invasion: US Research
The Taiwanese military is not prepared with enough weapons to defend against a Chinese invasion, a US security research institute has found.
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1 August
North Korea Flaunts Two New Aircraft Resembling US Military Drones
North Korea recently showcased two new aircraft military observers claim were copies of US-made MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-4 Global Hawk drones.
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1 August
Germany’s Thyssenkrupp Teams With MDL for Indian Sub Midlife Upgrade
Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems has partnered with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited to overhaul and modernize the Indian submarine INS Shankush.
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1 August
Pakistan Party Targeted by Deadly IS Bombing Questions State Security Services
The leader of an influential Pakistan political party called for better state-provided security after an Islamic State suicide bomber killed 54 people.
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1 August
US ‘Deeply Concerned’ as Myanmar Junta Extends Emergency
The US is "deeply concerned" by the decision from Myanmar's ruling junta to extend the country's state of emergency for six months.
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
China Replaces Nuclear Arsenal Rocket Force Leadership
China announced a new leadership for its Rocket Force, as media reported a corruption probe involving its former chief.
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31 July
One Dead, 12 Wounded in Myanmar Bomb Blast
A bomb blast in southeastern Myanmar killed one person and wounded 12 others, an official said.
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31 July
Suicide Blast Kills at Least 44 at Pakistan Political Party Meet
At least 44 people were killed and more than 100 others wounded by a suicide bombing at a political gathering of a leading Islamic party in northwest Pakistan.
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30 July
Australian Army Grounds Taipan Helicopters After Crash
Australia's military will ground its fleet of MRH-90 Taipan helicopters after a crash during multinational military exercises.
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