Defense

North Korea fires ‘short-range ballistic missiles’ into the sea: Seoul

North Korea fires ‘short-range ballistic missiles’ into the sea: Seoul

North Korea on Saturday fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea after vowing to remain…
Russia, China say US missile test risks sparking an arms race

Russia, China say US missile test risks sparking an arms race

Russia and China warned on Tuesday that a new US missile test had heightened military tensions and risked sparking an arms race,…
US lawmaker says no visit to West Bank under ‘oppressive’ Israel conditions

US lawmaker says no visit to West Bank under ‘oppressive’ Israel conditions

Palestinian-American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib on Friday rejected Israel’s offer to allow her to visit her grandmother in the West Bank, blasting the…
US asks Germany to spend more on defense

US asks Germany to spend more on defense

The comments by Richard Grenell, the US ambassador to Germany, signal Trump’s impatience with Merkel’s failure to raise defence spending…
Turkey, US agree ‘joint operation center’ for Syria

Turkey, US agree ‘joint operation center’ for Syria

The announcement came after three days of tense negotiations with US officials hoping to forestall a Turkish attack on the…
Israel tests missile shield over Alaska

Israel tests missile shield over Alaska

Jointly manufactured by US firm Boeing Co, Arrow-3 is billed as capable of shooting down incoming missiles in space, an…
Russia, S. Korea trade conflicting claims over alleged airspace intrusion

Russia, S. Korea trade conflicting claims over alleged airspace intrusion

A Russian military aircraft entered airspace near a group of islets claimed by both South Korea and Japan on Tuesday,…
US putting troops back in Saudi Arabia

US putting troops back in Saudi Arabia

The Saudi Foreign Ministry announced the basing agreement on Friday without mentioning details. Senior American defence officials said some US…
Saudi king approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance regional security: SPA

Saudi king approves hosting U.S. troops to enhance regional security: SPA

The U.S. Defense Department confirmed the move in a statement, saying it would deploy troops and resources to Saudi Arabia…
Qatar opens biggest coast guard base

Qatar opens biggest coast guard base

Prime Minister Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani and commander of US Naval Forces in the Middle East Vice Admiral…
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