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North Korea tests rocket engine, possibly for ICBM

North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that the United States believes could be part of its ...

Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines sign inscription of maritime command center

The respective commanders of the armed forces of Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines signed an inscription for ...

Ministry confirms 11 Indonesians not involved in clashes in Marawi

Indonesias Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed here on Monday that 11 Indonesian citizens in Marawi City were not ...

Indonesians in Philippines urged to remain vigilant following martial law

The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Indonesians living in the Philippines to remain vigilant ...

`No reason for Russia to view US as threat: Pentagon

Russia has no reason to consider the United States a threat to its national security, the Pentagon said Monday after ...

Pentagon chief says anti-IS fight is not fight with Muslims or Islam

US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday the fight against the extremist group the Islamic State (IS) is not a ...

US focused on Syria`s chemical arms after Assad

The United States is increasingly focused on how to secure Syria`s chemical weapons if President Bashar al-Assad falls ...

Sri Lanka to offer dual citizenship this year

Sri Lanka is to offer dual citizenship for Sri Lankan expatriates from this year, a statement by the presidential ...

U.S. says won`t ignore Iran-backed attacks in Iraq

The United States will not "sit idly by" while its forces are harmed by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, the top U.S. ...

RI to strengthen defense cooperation with USA : Minister

Indonesia and the US will strengthen and expand their defense and military cooperation in anticipation of regional ...

1,000 Al-Qaeda fighters still in Iraq: Panetta

CIA chief Leon Panetta told lawmakers Thursday that 1,000 Al-Qaeda fighters are still operating in Iraq and said US ...

Obama says sorry to Karzai for civilian deaths

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed his "sorrow" to Afghan President Hamid Karzai over recent civilian ...

Iraq transition `vital` for Middle East, US officials say

The transition from a strong US military presence in Iraq to an expanded diplomatic role is "vital" to ensure security ...

China discusses South China Sea issue with Indonesia, Philippines during defence minister

- Chinese Defense Minister Liang Guanglie discussed the South China Sea issue with leaders from Indonesia and the ...

US defense chief rejects targeting Kadhafi

US Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Sunday it would be "unwise" to have coalition forces try to kill Moamer ...