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  China and South Korea strengthen bilateral ties, expand economic and technological cooperation

  Asia-Pacific, News January 6, 2026 , by IRIA

  Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in Beijing on January 5, 2026,
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  North Korea launches ballistic missiles as South Korea’s President Lee arrives in China

  Asia-Pacific, News January 5, 2026 , by IRIA

  North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles off its east coast on January 4, 2026, marking its first
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  Comments Off on Pakistan Air Force conducts successful test of indigenously produced Taimoor cruise missile 0

  Pakistan Air Force conducts successful test of indigenously produced Taimoor cruise missile

  Asia-Pacific, News January 4, 2026 , by IRIA

  Pakistan Air Force (PAF) successfully conducted the test launch of the indigenously developed Taimoor
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  Comments Off on US approves $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for advanced sensor pods to enhance Taiwan Air Force capabilities 0

  US approves $328.5 million Lockheed Martin contract for advanced sensor pods to enhance Taiwan Air Force capabilities

  Asia-Pacific, News, US January 3, 2026 , by IRIA

  The U.S. awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million contract to supply advanced targeting, navigation,
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  Comments Off on North Korean leader Kim hails ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year message 0

  North Korean leader Kim hails ‘invincible alliance’ with Russia in New Year message

  Asia-Pacific, News January 2, 2026 , by IRIA

  North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has praised his troops fighting abroad for forging what he described
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  Comments Off on China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery 0

  China conducts large-scale live-fire drills around Taiwan with warships, fighter jets, and artillery

  Asia-Pacific, News December 30, 2025 , by IRIA

  China has launched its largest and most comprehensive round of military exercises around Taiwan to date,
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  Comments Off on Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension 0

  Japan approves record $58 billion defense budget amid regional tension

  Asia-Pacific, News December 29, 2025 , by IRIA

  Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record defense budget for the next fiscal year, marking a major step
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  Comments Off on Thailand and Cambodia reach new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly border clashes 0

  Thailand and Cambodia reach new ceasefire deal after weeks of deadly border clashes

  Asia-Pacific, News December 28, 2025 , by IRIA

  Thailand and Cambodia brought a halt to weeks of intense fighting along their disputed border on December
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  Comments Off on China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan 0

  China sanctions 20 US defense firms and 10 individuals over weapons sales to Taiwan

  Asia-Pacific, News, US December 27, 2025 , by IRIA

  China has imposed sanctions on U.S. defense companies and senior executives in response to Washington’s
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  Comments Off on North Korea unveils first nuclear-powered ballistic missile-capable submarine 0

  North Korea unveils first nuclear-powered ballistic missile-capable submarine

  Asia-Pacific, News December 26, 2025 , by IRIA

  North Korea has revealed an 8,700-ton-class nuclear-powered strategic ballistic missile submarine, marking

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