Tag: #AsiaNews
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Ulchi Freedom Shield: US-South Korea Military Drill Cut Short
The Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea has been shortened, with the annual drills now scheduled to conclude on Friday instead of August 27. The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise began on August 17 and was originally planned to continue until August 27. South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff…
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India Occupies a Prominent and Impactful Place in Philippines Foreign Policy, Says Envoy Josel F Ignacio
New Delhi, June 13, 2026 Emphasizing the growing strength of bilateral relations, Philippine Ambassador to India Josel F Ignacio stated that India occupies a prominent and impactful place in the Philippines’ foreign policy framework. Speaking during the celebration of the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence in New Delhi, the ambassador highlighted expanding trade, defence cooperation,…
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Taiwan Detects PLA Aircraft, Naval Vessels Near Territory Amid Rising Tensions
Taipei, Taiwan | March 24:Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected multiple Chinese military movements near its territory on Tuesday. The activity included three sorties of PLA aircraft, nine PLAN vessels, and one official ship. According to the MND, all three aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan’s southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).…
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Taiwan Detects 2 PLA Aircraft, 8 Chinese Naval Vessels Near Territory
Taipei, March 21: Ministry of National Defense Taiwan reported the presence of Chinese military activity near its territory on Saturday. The ministry said it detected two sorties of PLA aircraft and eight PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan. 2 sorties of PLA aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8)…