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6 January

North Korea Intercontinental ballistic missile

North Korea Fires Ballistic Missile as Blinken Visits South

North Korea launched a ballistic missile on Monday, South Korea's military said, as the top US diplomat was meeting key officials in Seoul.

5 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Indian Forces Clash With Maoist Rebels, Five Dead

Indian security forces battled with Maoist rebels in their forested heartland, with at least four guerillas and one policeman killed.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Six Killed in Blast Claimed by Pakistan Separatists: Officials

At least six people, including Pakistani paramilitary troops, were killed and scores injured, in a bombing claimed by separatists in volatile southwestern Balochistan province.

4 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Myanmar Junta to Release Nearly 6,000 Prisoners in Annual Amnesty

Myanmar's embattled junta government said it would release almost 6,000 prisoners as part of an annual amnesty.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

More Than 3.5 Million Displaced by Armed Conflict in Myanmar: UN

More than 3.5 million people have been displaced by armed conflict in Myanmar, an increase of 1.5 million from last year.

3 January

Protected Mobility Vehicles line up for a range practice at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq. *** Local Caption *** The Task Group Taji Quick Reaction Force are responsible for base defence at the Taji Military Complex, Iraq and conduct routine patrols. They also provide security overwatch for coalition forces as they train the Iraqi Security Forces to combat Daesh. Task Group Taji is a part of Australia and New Zealands contribution to the US-led Operation Inherent Resolves Building Partner Capacity mission. The ADF effort is part of Operation OKRA and the NZDF effort is part of Operation MANAWA. Task Group Taji has trained more than 46,000 members of the Iraqi Security Forces and law enforcement agency personnel since 2015.

Rojoef Manuel

Australia Ends Middle East Presence Against Islamic State

Australia’s remaining military personnel under an international coalition in Iraq and Syria have returned home, officially ending the country’s posture against the Islamic State in the region.

3 January

The FF-135-class frigate UMS King Thalun

Rojoef Manuel

Myanmar Launches Frigate, Commissions Anti-Submarine Corvettes

Myanmar has inaugurated an FF-135-class frigate and named two anti-submarine warfare corvettes at the Thanlyin Naval Base in Yangon.

3 January

Christine Casimiro

Japan to Purchase 1,200 AMRAAM Missiles From US in $3.64B Deal

The US State Department has greenlighted a potential $3.64 billion sale of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles to Japan.

3 January

Joe Saballa

S. Korea Eyes Expanded 3D Printing for Hard-to-Procure Military Items

South Korea is working to expand its 3D printing capabilities to produce military hardware that is difficult to procure or in short supply.

3 January

Staff Writer With AFP

Beijing Slams US Over Potential Chinese Drone Ban

China said it would take "all necessary measures" in response to the US announcing it was considering restrictions on commercial Chinese drones for national security reasons.

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