Category: South East Asia

American Aid Worker for U.N. Is Killed in Afghan Capital

The killing of the United Nations employee underscores the growing threat to aid workers at a time Afghanistan is in dire need of humanitarian assistance.

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Pakistan’s top court suspends army chief’s term extension

In a rare move and a blow to the administration of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has temporarily suspended an extension of the term of office of the country’s chief of army staff.

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Indian Army Inducts Israeli-Made Spike Anti-Tank Guided Missile Along Pakistani Border – Report

India and Pakistan had been firing anti-tank guided missiles earlier this year. In its bid to dominate the western border, the Indian army has enhanced its capabilities to destroy enemy posts and bunkers as part of its retaliation against Pakistan.

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India to Set up New Defence Agency to Tackle Emerging Cyber Threats

The agency will be established in order to protect the Indian defence establishment from becoming vulnerable to cyber attacks.

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India Opts for Advanced Akash Prime Missile to ‘Protect’ Its Airspace From China, Pakistan

The Indian defence ministry claimed that by introducing the basic version of the Akash missile system, the country had saved $5.3 billion with more orders in the pipeline from the army and the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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China needs more aircraft carriers for national security: analysts

The development of four or more aircraft carriers is only natural in order to satisfy China’s burgeoning national security needs, Chinese military analysts said on Thursday as the country’s second carrier is close to commissioning and a third under construction.

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India Approves Purchase of More P8 Spy Planes from US Amid Chinese Hegemony

The requirement of more spy planes comes against a backdrop of a mounting number of Chinese warships, including submarines, in the Indian Ocean.

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Trump Makes Surprise Afghan Visit, Says Taliban Wants Cease-Fire

U.S. President Donald Trump made an unannounced Thanksgiving visit to American troops in Afghanistan where he disclosed his administration had resumed peace talks with the Taliban and the insurgent group is willing to observe a cease-fire.

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Pakistan to Debut Chinese Yuan-Denominated Panda Bonds Worth $1 Billion

China’s Panda Bonds are onshore products that help international borrowers to explore domestic yuan investors. These yuan-dominated notes are sold by non-Chinese issuers.

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Indian Army Set to Deploy 200 Armoured Fighting Vehicles With Guided Missiles Along Pakistani Border

India and Pakistan have been engaged in a serious border escalation since a cross border aerial strike by the Indian Air Force in February. The two arch-rivals have deployed their troops and military equipment at forward bases to retaliate in case of a misadventure by either side.

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