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KYIV, Dec 27: Russia launched one of its largest combined air assaults on Ukraine in recent months, firing hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Kyiv and other regions just days before a pivotal meeting between Ukrainian President…

BANGKOK:  Thailand’s defense minister is set to participate in ongoing talks with Cambodia on Saturday aimed at brokering a truce, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced Friday. The announcement comes as border clashes between…

ISTANBUL: The United Nations has expressed support for a peace initiative put forward by Sudan’s Prime Minister Kamil Idris, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and a sustainable resolution to the country’s ongoing conflict.…

NOSHAHR, Iran, Dec 27: Iran’s Navy will soon host a trilateral naval drill in the oceanic region, Iranian Navy Commander Rear Admiral Shahram Irani announced on Friday. The exercise aims to strengthen regional and international cooperation,…

MOSCOW, Dec 27: Kremlin officials confirmed on Friday that Russian and US representatives have held talks on a potential settlement in Ukraine, following recent consultations in Miami. Speaking at a press briefing, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry…

BEIJING: China has imposed sanctions on 20 US defense-related companies and 10 executives in response to Washington’s announcement of a massive $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan. In a statement released Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry…

HOMS, Syria: At least eight people were killed and 18 others injured in a devastating explosion at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib Mosque in Homs during Friday prayers, authorities confirmed. Najeeb Al-Naasan, director of emergency and…

KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, paid a visit to two state-of-the-art defense technology and manufacturing facilities operated by the United Arab Emirates’ leading defense conglomerate, EDGE Group, during…

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has reported significant progress in its fight against corruption this year, uncovering multiple high-profile cases and recovering assets worth more than RM8.4…

Kuala Lumpur: Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to hold ceasefire negotiations on December 24 as tensions persist along their shared border, with ASEAN reaffirming its central role in facilitating dialogue and regional stability. The…