Asia - Pacific

Pakistani, Indonesian armies conclude 12-day joint counter-terror drills

Pakistani, Indonesian armies conclude 12-day joint counter-terror drills

Combat teams from Pakistani and Indonesian armies 'successfully achieved' all training objectives during Shaheen Strike-II exercise in Indonesia, says official statement

Diary.
Current events in Turkiye and the world, leaders’ schedules and international events will be on the Diary page
'Time to stop phantom allegations:’ Beijing slams UK alert over alleged 'Chinese espionage'
19.11.2025

'Time to stop phantom allegations:’ Beijing slams UK alert over alleged 'Chinese espionage'

British security minister on Tuesday warned of 'Chinese spying threats' after intelligence agency MI5 issued espionage alert to parliament

China urges US to avoid interference in Venezuela after strikes on alleged narco vessels
19.11.2025

China urges US to avoid interference in Venezuela after strikes on alleged narco vessels

Beijing says it hopes Washington engages in normal law enforcement and judicial cooperation through bilateral and multilateral legal frameworks

China launches 3 satellites for space exploration
19.11.2025

China launches 3 satellites for space exploration

Launched aboard Long March-2C carrier rocket, satellites to be used for space environment exploration and related technology verification

US awards nearly $700M contract to build advanced surface-to-air missile systems for Taiwan
19.11.2025

US awards nearly $700M contract to build advanced surface-to-air missile systems for Taiwan

Raytheon tasked with producing NASAMS equipment after Washington last week approved $330M sale package for Taiwan, including spare and repair parts for F-16 and C-130 military aircraft

Japan plans $129B economic package to support people against rising living costs
19.11.2025

Japan plans $129B economic package to support people against rising living costs

Support package to include tax cuts and subsidies for bills