Asia Pacific
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May- 2021 -13 May
Armenian Leader Accuses Azerbaijan of Fresh ‘Infiltration’
Armenia's leader on Thursday accused Azerbaijani troops of crossing the southern border and trying to stake claim to territory in a new escalation of tensions between the arch-foes.
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13 May
Afghans Mark Eid as Ceasefire Pauses Deadly Violence
A three-day ceasefire agreed by the warring Taliban and Afghan government came into force on Thursday as the country celebrated Eid al-Fitr, after weeks of intense clashes.
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12 May
Indonesia Developing Amphibious ‘Tank Boats’ for Coastal Patrol
Indonesia has begun constructing floating tanks capable of patrolling the country’s maritime territories.
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12 May
Cash-Strapped Indian Military Opts to Lease Critical Weapons Platforms
The cash-strapped Indian military is opting to lease critical platforms rather than purchasing them in order to plug “operational gaps,” Indian media reported.
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12 May
Taliban Seize Nerkh District on Outskirts of Afghan Capital
The Taliban have seized a district from Afghan government forces on the outskirts of Kabul, ahead of a three-day ceasefire agreed between the warring sides, officials said.
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12 May
IS-Linked Militants Kill Four Farmers in Indonesia
Islamic State-linked extremists have killed four farmers in a remote village on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, with one of the victims reportedly beheaded.
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11 May
China Announces Facility Capable of Producing 100 Drones Annually
China has announced the development of a facility dedicated to producing military and commercial unmanned aerial vehicles.
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11 May
South Korea Develops Autonomous Drone Navigation Technology
South Korea said it has developed a technology that allows unmanned aerial vehicles to reach their destinations while autonomously avoiding threats and obstacles.
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10 May
China, Indonesia Hold Joint Naval Exercises Near Jakarta
China and Indonesia have conducted joint naval exercises near Jakarta, Beijing said on Sunday, amidst tension over fishing rights in the South China Sea.
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7 May
China Makes Third Incursion Into Taiwan ADIZ This Week
A People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Thursday afternoon, China’s third incursion this month.
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