Philippines roping in more allies in South China Sea fight
MANILA – August is shaping up as a busy month for defense diplomacy in the Philippines.
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Philippines and Germany commit to reaching defence pact this year
MANILA (Reuters) -- The Philippines and Germany on Sunday committed to signing a defence cooperation arrangement this year, vowing to uphold international rules-based order in the region as tensions flare over disputed areas of the South China Sea.
Germany’s Taurus missile would spike Ukraine war stakes
Multiple media outlets have reported that Russia is threatening Germany over an alleged leaked call between military officials discussing the hypothetical use of Taurus air-launched cruise missiles (ALCM) in the Ukraine war. The conversation was never meant to be public and the leak has raised concerns about the security of Germany’s communications.
Ukraine war live updates: Berlin accuses Russia of 'information war' in first reaction to Russian leak of German military call
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Is China driving the new war epidemic?
Beijing is grappling with a new challenge after Covid – an expanding war encircling its friends and neighbors. Is China a victim or a contributor to this new conflict? The country may or may not be aware but suspicions are mounting about its role.