Japan's military needs more women. But it's still failing on harassment
TOKYO — As Japan embarks on a major military build-up, it's struggling to fill its ranks with the women that its forces need and its policymakers have pledged to recruit.
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Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
LAOAG, Philippines — US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.
Indonesia proposes cutting payments for South Korea fighter jet project: Report
SEOUL — Indonesia has proposed to cut its share of payments for a joint fighter jet development project with South Korea to about one-third of the originally agreed amount, South Korean news agency Yonhap reported on May 6.
New groups monitoring sanctions on North Korea will fail, says its UN envoy
SEOUL — Efforts led by the US and other Western countries to form new groups to monitor sanctions on North Korea will fail, the country's UN envoy said on May 5, according to state media KCNA.
Thailand urges bigger Asean role in resolving Myanmar conflict
BANGKOK - Thailand called on Friday (April 26) for the regional bloc Asean to take a more proactive role in trying to resolve the crisis in military-ruled Myanmar, after weeks of fighting near its border that halted trade and led to a brief influx of refugees.
Taiwan's president-elect appoints new team, says island's security difficult
TAIPEI — Taiwan faces a difficult national security situation, with China pressing closer all the time, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday has he announced the appointments of his new security and diplomacy teams ahead of taking office next month.
North Korean official lambasts US over sanctions: State media
SEOUL — North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite US sanctions pressure that has only made the country stronger, a North Korean foreign ministry official said on April 25.
North Korea leader Kim's sister: We will build overwhelming military power
SEOUL - Ms Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, said the country will continue to build overwhelming and the strongest military power to protect its sovereignty and regional peace, the North's KCNA news agency reported on April 24.