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US affirms Germany ties with troop level boost
Apr 13, 2021 (AFP)
After four years of open animosity under Donald Trump, Austin said the Biden administration wanted to put its security cooperation with Germany and NATO on a st...
Philippines summons Beijing's envoy over boats in South China Sea
Apr 13, 2021 (AFP)
Tensions over the resource-rich sea have spiked after hundreds of Chinese boats were spotted last month at the boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the Spratly Isla...
Moscow takes measures in response to 'threatening' NATO actions
Apr 13, 2021 (AFP)
The statement comes as Kiev and its Western allies have accused Russia in recent weeks of massing tens of thousands of troops on its border with Ukraine, while ...
From Sputnik-1 to Sputnik V: Russian scientific achievements
Apr 12, 2021 (AFP)
On the 60th anniversary of Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becoming the first man in space, here are some of the country's most notable scientific and technologic...
Top US, Ukraine envoys head to NATO amid Russia tensions
Apr 12, 2021 (AFP)
Concern is growing that the long-simmering conflict in eastern Ukraine could erupt into widespread fighting following intensified clashes with Moscow-backed sep...
Philippines, US to hold joint war games as tensions grow in South China Sea
Apr 11, 2021 (AFP)
The annual war games between the military allies were cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year's event will be on a smaller scale than in pr...
Chinese military accused of chasing Philippine TV crew in South China Sea
Apr 09, 2021 (AFP)
A television crew from Philippine broadcaster ABS-CBN was travelling to Second Thomas Shoal in the contested Spratly Islands on Thursday when their vessel was a...
Pentagon chief Austin to visit Israel, Germany, Britain
Apr 08, 2021 (AFP)
The highest ranked official of the administration of President Joe Biden to visit Israel, Austin will meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Ministe...
Philippines keeping 'options open' on South China Sea: govt
Apr 08, 2021 (AFP)
Tensions over the resource-rich waters have spiked in recent weeks after more than 200 Chinese boats were detected at Whitsun Reef, in the Spratly Islands, wher...
US warns China over Philippines, Taiwan moves; Holds bilateral exercises with Malaysia
Apr 07, 2021 (AFP)
"An armed attack against the Philippines' armed forces, public vessels or aircraft in the Pacific, including in the South China Sea, will trigger our obligation...
Ukraine urges NATO to speed up membership in 'signal' to Moscow
Apr 06, 2021 (AFP)
Zelensky spoke with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg after an increase in clashes and Russian military movements on the border raised fears of an escalat...
NATO chief says 'serious concern' over Russia's Ukraine activities
Apr 06, 2021 (AFP)
Last week, Kiev accused Moscow of massing thousands of troops on its northern and eastern borders, as well as on the Crimean peninsula, which was annexed by Mos...
Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group enters South China Sea
Apr 06, 2021 (UPI)
"It is great to be back in the South China Sea to reassure our allies and partners that we remain committed to freedom of the seas," Rear Adm. Doug Verissimo, c...
Pentagon urges Russia to explain troop buildup near Ukraine
Apr 06, 2021 (AFP)
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said Russia had not announced, as is traditional, that it was conducting exercises, leaving its intentions ambiguous and firing up...
Turkey detains 10 retired admirals over open letter
Apr 05, 2021 (AFP)
The official approval last month of plans to develop a new 45-kilometre (28-mile) shipping lane in Istanbul comparable to the Panama or Suez canals has raised q...
Philippine presidential aide warns of 'unwanted hostilities' in South China Sea
Apr 05, 2021 (AFP)
More than 200 Chinese boats were first spotted on March 7 at Whitsun Reef, around 320 kilometres (175 nautical miles) west of Palawan Island in the contested So...
Philippines accuses China of plans to occupy more South China Sea 'features'
Apr 04, 2021 (AFP)
China claims almost the entirety of the resource-rich sea and has asserted its stance by building up small shoals and reefs into military bases with airstrips a...
Turkey condemns admirals' warning over Bosphorus treaty
Apr 04, 2021 (AFP)
Turkey's approval last month of plans to develop a shipping canal in Istanbul comparable to the Panama or Suez canals has opened up debate about the 1936 Montre...
British, French, U.S. commands prepare for Warfighter 21-4 exercise
Apr 02, 2021 (UPI)
The 10-day exercise will involve a simulation of a battle with U.S., U.K. and French Army tactical divisions, with thousands of troops and support personnel par...
Biden affirms 'unwavering support' in call to Ukraine's Zelensky
Apr 02, 2021 (AFP)
Biden "affirmed the United States' unwavering support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the face of Russia's ongoing aggression in the Donb...
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