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Russia says over 8.000 have fled rebel-held Aleppo in last 24 hours

The Russian military said on Friday it had helped more than 8,000 Syrian citizens flee parts of eastern Aleppo still ...

Dutch hope Indonesia will help solve mystery of missing WW II battleships

The Dutch prime minister on Friday called the disappearance of the wreckage of several allied warships dating back to ...

Russia says to extend moratorium on Aleppo air strikes

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday (Oct. 25)  it would extend a moratorium on air strikes on the Syrian ...

Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker crashed outside Moscow, killing pilot

A Russian Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker fighter jet crashed outside Moscow on Thursday killing its pilot, the RIA news ...

Taiwan says won't recognise Chinese air defence zone over South China Sea

Taiwan's new defence minister said on Monday the island would not recognise any air defence zone declared by ...

US Navy officer charged with spying possibly for China, Taiwan

A US Navy officer with access to sensitive US intelligence faces espionage charges over accusations he passed state ...

China says "really needs" S China sea defences in face of United States

China "really needs" its defences in the South China Sea in the face of a militarisation process being pushed by the ...

US deploys more Patriot missiles in S. Korea

The United States has temporarily deployed an additional Patriot missile battery in South Korea following North Koreas ...

Japan doubles number of F-15s on southern island of Okinawa

Japan has doubled the number of F-15 fighter jets deployed on the southern island of Okinawa, near disputed islands in ...

Japan orders military to prepare to destroy N. Korea missile: Reports

Japan has ordered its military to be ready to destroy any missile fired by North Korea that threatens the country, ...

Taiwan military drills in face of China tension

Taiwan carried out military drills Wednesday with naval chiefs assuring residents the island is safe, as concerns grow ...

Indonesia, South Korea sign $1.3bn KF-X/IF-X fighter jet development deal

Indonesia signed a $1.3 billion deal with South Korea Thursday to jointly develop Seouls next-generation fighter jets, ...

Turkey shoots down Russian war plane on Syria border

NATO member Turkey on Tuesday shot down a Russian fighter jet on the Syrian border, threatening a major spike in ...

France hits back, striking is in Syria after Paris carnage

French warplanes pounded Islamic States Syrian stronghold Sunday in retaliation for a wave of coordinated attacks ...

UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon to visit North Korea: Yonhap

UN chief Ban Ki-moon is to visit North Korea, the first head of the world body to set foot in the isolated state for ...