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DMZ dispute exposes deeper fault lines in US-South Korea alliance buff.ly/PG1xgPc

ADB approves $40.1m for Pacific buff.ly/rpqxO3M

Kim Jong Un's sister issues new warning to S. Korea, says border loudspeakers ready within days buff.ly/XTooOdF Kim Yo Jong, powerful sister of N. Korea's leader warned troops would “mercilessly eliminate” S. Korean forces if warning fire harms its territory or personnel.

China, Russia slam 'destructive external interference' in Eurasia: Joint statement buff.ly/uBYH47d China and Russia condemn what they call external interference in Eurasia, casting it as the main threat to regional stability in a joint statement.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s son speaks to detained former Myanmar leader for first time in five years buff.ly/J6CAU41 Kim Aris says ‘hearing her voice again means more than words can express’ amid loosening of detention restrictions.

China’s coast guard monitors the Philippines resupplying vessel at disputed shoal buff.ly/YKg5ArU

Taiwan’s Iran-style attack drone could swamp PLA air defences: analysts buff.ly/F3zyOiQ Newly tested Shahed-style model could reach military targets on Chinese mainland and force Beijing to spend heavily on interception.

Does Pakistan-Taliban conflict create a strategic opening for India? buff.ly/GEQaYyl As Pakistan's influence in Afghanistan comes under strain, India is rebuilding ties with the Taliban in Kabul. Can New Delhi turn this diplomatic opening into lasting strategic gains?

How Qatar, Turkiye, Pakistan and Indonesia are deepening defence ties buff.ly/OzVDrW7 Experts say conflicts and uncertainty are accelerating efforts to strengthen regional military capacity.

China’s economy grows faster than forecast after AI boom boosts exports buff.ly/edJ2OzW Third-quarter GDP up by 4.5% compared with last year as industrial output is buoyed by electronics demand.

North Korea tells border troops to take 'resolute action' if South threatens their safety buff.ly/3mtddX8 Tensions between North and South Korea have risen since Pyongyang began fortifying its border in April 2024.

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Japan sends senior diplomat to Russia over detained journalist buff.ly/owDDWo9

'Serious questions to answer': Labour slams Luxon over Israel's Pacific Islands Forum move buff.ly/9pzogy9 Luxon attended the meeting in Palau last month when PIF leaders decided to recognise Israel as a new partner - announced only today.

Is Donald Trump ready to do business with Myanmar? buff.ly/RYhASXp

Deadline for change: How APEC is accelerating Shenzhen's makeover - and what could last buff.ly/BhBeAnz

Malaysia PM Anwar warns against Israeli navigation app Waze over data security concerns buff.ly/oQ5C96z

China opposes ban on use of DeepSeek by US government agencies buff.ly/RSQ2Chk

UN experts urge Indian authorities to cease 'use of excessive force' to curb protests buff.ly/ceJymA6

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