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11 December

This handout picture released by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary on February 19, 2024 shows a dead body on a road as officials patrol near the town of Wabag

Papua New Guinea PM to Fight ‘Fire With Fire’ in Troubled Highlands

Papua New Guinea's prime minister pledged on Tuesday to crack down on lawlessness in the country's troubled highlands, saying police would be empowered to fight "fire with fire."

10 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says China Carrying Out Huge Maritime Drills

Taiwan said that dozens of Chinese warships and other vessels have been deployed around the island, in one of China's biggest-ever military exercises.

9 December

Asia Pacific

President of Nauru David Adeang and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese sign a landmark security treaty on December 9, 2024

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia and Nauru Announce Landmark Security Treaty

Australia and Pacific nation Nauru announced a landmark security treaty on Monday, advancing Canberra's aim of blunting China's growing regional influence.

9 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Military on High Alert as China Warships Sail Near Island

Taiwan said its military was on high alert as Chinese warships sailed near the island on Monday, preparing for strong response from China to President Lai Ching-te's stopovers in the United States.

7 December

Americas

Troops in formation at an icy environment.

Staff Writer With AFP

Canada Bolstering Arctic Presence in Face of Russia Threat

Canada will boost its military and diplomatic presence in the Arctic to counter what it calls threats from Russia and others seeking a foothold in the far north, as part of a new doctrine unveiled Friday.

6 December

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Four Taiwan Soldiers Charged With Spying for China

Four Taiwanese soldiers, including three from a unit in charge of security for the president's office, were charged Friday for photographing and leaking confidential information to China, prosecutors and the president's office said.

6 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Claims Development of Chameleon-Like Military Camouflage Tech

A team of Chinese scientists has claimed the development of a camouflage technology that allows rapid color changes in response to its surroundings.

4 December

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Biden Aide Says US Would Run Out of Munition in China War

President Joe Biden's national security advisor warned that the US could quickly run out of munitions in a war with China.

4 December

Asia Pacific

China Coast Guard fires water cannon to a Philippine vessel

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says China Coast Guard Fired Water Cannon, ‘Sideswiped’ Govt Vessel

The Philippines said the China Coast Guard fired water cannon and "sideswiped" a government vessel Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, after Beijing said it had "exercised control" over the ship.

4 December

Asia Pacific