4+ hour, 15+ min ago  (97+ words) A Philippine Air Force special operator prepares to land during military free-fall training as part of Exercise Balikatan 2026 at'Cerab, Philippines, April 23, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U. S. military that'represents'the strength of our…...

20+ hour, 51+ min ago  (371+ words) EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said Russia has benefited from the US-Israeli war on Iran. Published'Apr 28, 2026, 04: 43 PM Updated'Apr 28, 2026, 10: 24 PM BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN - The European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urged partner countries in…...

1+ hour, 3+ min ago  (568+ words) From Okinawa's farmers to the Philippines' "Magnificent 12', Asia's peoples have confronted US militarism before " a tradition more urgent now as the New Cold War arrives on their shores. Diego Rivera (Mexico), Pesadilla de guerra, sue'o de paz (Nightmare of war,…...

23+ min ago  (521+ words) By bringing together experts from academia, non-governmental organizations, and the media, this dialogue generates fresh, constructive ideas and helps cultivate a broader societal environment that supports reconciliation and the building of lasting friendship between neighboring nations. The delegation took the…...

48+ min ago  (254+ words) WEB DESK: Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a stern warning at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting, identifying the persistent use of Afghan soil by militant groups as the nation's pre-eminent security threat. Speaking in the…...

1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (492+ words) Not only did today's conflict exacerbate shortages, it also exposed how unprepared we are for a real Great Power war These days, everyone in Washington is talking about U. S. missile stockpiles. The previously niche topic has been thrust onto the front…...

6+ hour, 30+ min ago  (515+ words) MANILA'The Philippinesis not worried about any reduction in U. S. deterrence capabilities in the Indo-Pacific due to the war in the Middle East, its defense secretary said on Tuesday, although he warned China could try and seize any perceived opening. Gilberto Teodoro's…...

1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (224+ words) U. S. Soldiers assigned to 58th Military Police Company, 728th Military Police Battalion, 8th Military Police Brigade, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, conduct bilateral defensive posture training with Armed Force of Philippines service members during Exercise Balikatan 2026 on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, April 24, 2026. Balikatan is a longstanding annual…...

10+ hour, 48+ min ago  (487+ words) Over the years, the Balikatan Exercises " which this year began on April 20 " has taken on an evolving meaning. THE PHL-US Balikatan 41-2026 kick off on April 20 at Camp Aquinaldo included the unfurling of Balikatan flag and the ceremonial patching. Initially involving…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago  (362+ words) National S. Korea to launch new frigate with enhanced anti-air, anti-sub capabilities Published: April 29, 2026 - 10: 07: 53 South Korea was set to hold a launch ceremony Wednesday for a new homegrown 3, 600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities, the Navy and the state…...