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May 8, 2024

Sticky bomb explosion kills at least 3 Afghan police officers

At least three police officers have been reported dead in northeastern Afghanistan following a Wednesday sticky bomb explosion, with the Taliban claiming five more were injured.

May 8, 2024

Pakistani forces kill 6 militants in volatile Afghan border region

Pakistani security forces executed twin raids on Wednesday, killing six militants in operations targeting hideouts along the Afghan border.

May 8, 2024

Protest anthem 'Glory to Hong Kong' outlawed in city

The popular protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" is now banned in the city, stoking fears of government crackdown on dissidents and restriction of the internet.

May 8, 2024

US and Philippine military forces sink ship during largescale drills in disputed South China Sea

In a recent military exercise in the South China Sea, U.S. and Philippine forces sank a mock enemy ship using high-precision rockets, artillery fire and airstrikes.

May 7, 2024

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.

May 7, 2024

Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.

May 6, 2024

Rebel group claims it captured Burmese command post, imprisoned hundreds of government soldiers

Burma's Arakan Army claims it has seized control of a major government command post, taking hundreds of soldiers prisoner in the process.

May 6, 2024

US and Philippine military forces conduct combat drills off southern Taiwan

U.S. Marines and Filipino troops conducted combat drills in the Philippines on Monday. The military drills involve more than 16,000 personnel, officials said.

May 3, 2024

Why did bill to stem ‘foreign influence’ trigger protests in Georgia over country's media freedom?

Recent protests in the central Asian nation of Georgia have centered on proposed legislation that critics argue would erode media freedom and hinder entrance to the EU.

May 3, 2024

China reveals alleged 2016 'secret agreement' with Philippines regarding South China Sea

China alleges that in 2016, the Philippines entered into an unwritten agreement that restricted access by military and other official ships to islands in the South China Sea.