Asia Pacific

Taiwan Unveils First Coast Guard Vessel That ‘Converts’ Into Warship

Taiwan commissioned its first coast guard vessel that can be converted into a warship to counter the growing threat from China.

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Kyrgyzstan Says Seized Tajik Border Post During Heavy Fighting

Kyrgyzstan said Thursday that it "seized" a border post belonging to Central Asian neighbor Tajikistan during the worst fighting at their disputed border in years.

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Philippines’ Duterte Refuses to Stop South China Sea Patrols

Philippine President Duterte has said he will not withdraw navy and coast guard boats patrolling the disputed South China Sea, insisting the country's sovereignty over the waters is not negotiable.

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N. Korea Completes Reconnaissance and Attack Drone Tests: Source

North Korea has successfully tested its unmanned reconnaissance and attack drones, according to a military source.

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South Korea Ships Equipment to US Missile Shield Base Despite Protest

The armed forces of South Korea delivered electrical equipment and construction materials to a US missile shield base located in the central town of Seongju.

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Indonesia Says 10 Killed in Gun Battle With Papua Rebels

At least 10 people were killed in a gun battle between police and rebels in Indonesia's restive Papua region, authorities said, in an apparent retaliation for the execution of a top intelligence chief.

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Australia to Upgrade Military Bases With Eye on Pacific Tensions

Australia announced Wednesday it would upgrade military bases in its far north and expand joint drills with US forces after warnings about the "drums of war" beating in the Pacific region.

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Chinese Spy Plane Enters Taiwan to ‘Test Radar, Gather Intel’

A Chinese military spy plane entered Taiwan’s air defense identification zone, an increasingly common intrusion in recent months.

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UK Announces Carrier Strike Group Deployment of ‘Record Size and Scope’

Britain’s HMS Queen Elizabeth is set to depart next month in a mission that will demonstrate the country’s role in “shaping the international system of the 21st century."

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12 Policemen Killed in Afghanistan Attacks

At least 12 Afghan policemen were killed on Sunday, including seven who were ambushed by the Taliban south of the capital, officials said, as fighting continued in the violence-wracked country.

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