[2025-12-09 09:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Benin: Coup left several dead, its leader still at large

Snippet: The government of Benin confirmed on Monday that there had been "casualties on both sides" after an attempted coup was put down with the help of foreign military intervention at the weekend — but the leader of the putsch reportedly remains on the run.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/benin-coup-left-several-dead-its-leader-still-at-large/a-75070146

[2025-12-09 09:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump gives green light for Nvidia to sell H200 AI chips in China

Snippet: The move has upset China hawks in Washington, who are concerned that selling more advanced AI chips to Beijing could help boost its military

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335669/trump-says-us-will-allow-sale-nvidia-h200-ai-chips-china

[2025-12-09 09:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are US, EU and Japan banking on defence spending for an economic boost?

Snippet: As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3335612/us-eu-and-japan-boost-defence-spending-stimulus-their-true-intention

[2025-12-09 06:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Thailand strikes Cambodia as border conflict reignites

Snippet: Thailand launched airstrikes along its disputed border with Cambodia on Monday morning, the Thai military said, with both countries accusing each other of restarting the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-cambodia-air-strikes-border-conflict/a-75053997

[2025-12-09 06:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Smarter disaster preparedness, a national security priority - DailyNews

Snippet: Sri Lanka’s recent cycle of floods, landslides and weather-driven devastation has laid bare an urgent reality: the nation’s greatest threats no longer wear uniforms or cross borders with flags. Instead, they arrive as climate shocks, economic instability, public-health risks, cyber disruptions and misinformation that spreads faster than rising rivers.Across Asia, Governments are now reframing national security to include these non-traditional security (NTST) threats.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/general-opinion/910767/smarter-disaster-preparedness-a-national-security-priority/

[2025-12-09 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Lt General Denzil Kobbekaduwa was a ruggerite, coach and referee par excellence - DailyNews

Snippet: Lt. Gen. Denzil Kobbekaduwa was a top military officer and a fine rugby personality. He died 33 years ago on August 8, 1992, whilst commanding the security forces in the north when the vehicle he was travelling in went over a pressure mine. He was a gentleman on and off the rugby field during his playing days.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/09/sports/910409/lt-general-denzil-kobbekaduwa-was-a-ruggerite-coach-and-referee-par-excellence/

[2025-12-09 05:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Guinea-Bissau's struggle to fight 'narco-state' image

Snippet: "Zero tolerance in the fight against corruption and drug trafficking is our top priority," declared Guinea-Bissau's Interim President General Horta Inta-A upon taking office following a military coup that suspended the constitutional order in Guinea-Bissau.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/guinea-bissaus-struggle-to-fight-narco-state-image/a-75061311

[2025-12-09 01:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: EU's Costa: US must not interfere in Europe's politics

Snippet: European Council President Antonio Costa said on Monday that a new National Security Strategy put forward by the US Trump administration contains unacceptable threats to meddle in Europe's internal political affairs.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/eus-costa-us-must-not-interfere-in-europes-politics/a-75058229

[2025-12-08 21:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US defence chief touts ‘flexible realism’ with China ahead of strategy document

Snippet: Pete Hegseth says US is committed to putting ‘America first’ and avoiding involvement in foreign entanglements

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335615/us-defence-chief-touts-flexible-realism-china-ahead-strategy-documents-release

[2025-12-08 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Japan keeps tabs on 4 Chinese navy ships near Okinawa after weekend stand-off

Snippet: China’s ‘capabilities in long-range, unmanned combat operations mean we can neutralise any threat with precision’, commentator tells CCTV

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335566/japan-keeps-tabs-4-chinese-navy-ships-near-okinawa-after-military-stand

[2025-12-08 16:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: UK’s bold defence plans face doubt over funding as security challenges rise

Snippet: Military chiefs worry the UK will have to scale back its defence ambitions amid concerns about what the country can afford

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335562/uks-bold-defence-plans-face-doubt-over-funding-security-challenges-rise

[2025-12-08 15:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia after soldier killed

Snippet: Thailand says the F-16 strikes were ‘executed with caution’ against military targets to neutralise a threat to national security

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335559/thailand-launches-air-strikes-cambodia-after-soldier-killed

[2025-12-08 13:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Mid-air military stand-off triggers duelling protests in China-Japan row latest

Snippet: China responds to ‘ill-intentioned’ Tokyo with counter-protest over ‘dangerous’ Japanese maritime behaviour

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335547/mid-air-military-stand-triggers-duelling-protests-china-japan-row-latest

[2025-12-08 07:44 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US security plan: EU's Kallas downplays fear of rift in ties

Snippet: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Saturday sought to downplay tensions with the US after the Trump administration released a national security paper that sharply criticized European allies.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-security-plan-eus-kallas-downplays-fear-of-rift-in-ties/a-75045096

[2025-12-07 16:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Japan says China military jet locked radar on its aircraft

Snippet: Japan has recorded a protest with China on Sunday after Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese fighter jets near Japan's Okinawa islands.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/japan-says-china-directed-fire-control-radar-at-its-aircraft/a-75049156

[2025-12-07 15:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tokyo accuses Chinese fighters of locking on Japanese jets northeast of Taiwan

Snippet: Japan says J-15 fighters used fire-control radar in ‘dangerous act’, while China accuses Japanese planes of disturbing navy drills

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335493/tokyo-accuses-chinese-fighters-locking-japanese-jets-northeast-taiwan

[2025-12-07 03:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong national security law provision used for first time to make arrest

Snippet: Police say suspect was invited to assist investigation and revealed details in YouTube video next day, with source naming individual as Wong Kwok-ngon

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3335481/hong-kong-national-security-law-provision-used-first-time-make-arrest

[2025-12-07 00:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: What could challenge Washington’s latest strategic goal on Taiwan?

Snippet: The White House says it wants to deter a conflict over the island, ‘ideally’ through its military advantage

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335465/what-could-challenge-washingtons-latest-strategic-goal-taiwan

[2025-12-06 23:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing warns foreign media in Hong Kong over crossing ‘red lines’ during meeting

Snippet: In meeting with wire agencies and other outlets, national security office says reports on fire relief efforts and Legco poll must adhere to law

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3335466/beijing-warns-foreign-media-hong-kong-over-crossing-red-lines-during-meeting

[2025-12-06 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US public backs active role in global affairs, including Taiwan defence: poll

Snippet: A poll by the Ronald Reagan Institute suggests the American public’s view of global affairs is out of sync with Donald Trump’s approach

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335408/us-public-backs-active-role-global-affairs-including-taiwan-defence-poll-finds

[2025-12-06 20:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why more women are embracing combat roles in Ukraine’s military

Snippet: Equipment such as drones has opened up new paths for women and helped them overcome resistance in the military

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3335455/technology-reshapes-modern-warfare-ukrainian-women-embrace-combat-roles

[2025-12-06 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: German Chancellor Merz faces difficult mission to Israel

Snippet: Since taking office seven months ago, center-right Christian Democrat (CDU) Chancellor Friedrich Merz has been engaged with the German-Israeli "special relationship." There have been several disputes between Berlin and Jerusalem over Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip in response to the Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, which claimed more than 1,200 lives.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/german-chancellor-merz-faces-difficult-mission-to-israel/a-75038147

[2025-12-06 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China changing tack and accepting North Korea as a nuclear-armed state?

Snippet: In a break with the recent past, Beijing makes no mention of ‘denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula’ in a white paper

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335406/china-shifting-its-policy-and-accepting-north-korea-nuclear-armed-state

[2025-12-06 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Lifeline or rubbish? Taiwan updates disaster and conflict survival guide

Snippet: ‘Little orange book’ sent to nearly 10 million households advises on survival response, but many question its cost and value

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3335398/updated-taiwan-safety-guide-sparks-fierce-debate-amid-beijings-mounting-military-pressure

[2025-12-06 08:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Trump’s national security blueprint aims to combat China’s rise in Latin America

Snippet: Framework pledges to stop competitors from threatening the stability and political alignment of neighbouring countries in the region

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3335430/trumps-new-national-security-blueprint-aims-combat-chinas-rise-latin-america

[2025-12-06 06:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany: New military service law polarizes society

Snippet: It is snowing, and 16-year-old Carlotta is standing on the vast military training ground in Grafenwöhr watching a howitzer 2000 fire live ammunition. It is cold and very loud when the shells are fired, so Carlotta has to wear earplugs.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-new-military-service-law-polarizes-society/a-75033848

[2025-12-06 05:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Germany rejects US security strategy's 'outside advice'

Snippet: German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has pushed back against elements of a new US national security strategy put forward by the White House.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/germany-rejects-us-security-strategys-outside-advice/a-75035763

[2025-12-06 02:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: describing

Snippet: Europe is facing potential “civilizational erasure” as the continent’s policymakers encourage censorship, crack down on political opponents, and turn a blind eye to mass immigration, the new National Security Strategy released by the administration of US President Donald Trump warns.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/629078-us-europe-civilizational-erasure/

[2025-12-06 01:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: PLA holds urban warfare drill as Taipei looks to boost ‘asymmetric capabilities’

Snippet: State television report showing operation in war-torn city airs soon after Taiwanese leader proposed extra US$40 billion in defence spending

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335376/pla-holds-urban-warfare-drill-taipei-looks-boost-asymmetric-capabilities

[2025-12-05 22:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Australia on high alert as PLA Navy fleet in Philippine Sea sails south

Snippet: Type 075 amphibious attack ship triggers concern in Canberra after Chinese navy’s unprecedented circumnavigation of Australia this year

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335362/australia-high-alert-pla-naval-flotilla-philippine-sea-sails-south

[2025-12-05 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is the Philippines vulnerable to another military-triggered political crisis?

Snippet: Analysts said an alleged plot by retired generals to oust President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr appears inspired by 2001’s EDSA Dos uprising

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3335346/philippines-vulnerable-another-military-triggered-political-crisis

[2025-12-05 20:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: Rappler

Title: Indonesian military steps up relief efforts for flood-hit Sumatra; death toll above 860

Snippet: Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/indonesia-flood-landslides-death-toll-december-5-2025/

[2025-12-05 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Deterring Taiwan conflict a ‘priority’: US national security report

Snippet: While Indo-Pacific features prominently in the document, the western hemisphere and domestic security are top White House concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3335332/deterring-taiwan-conflict-priority-us-national-security-report

[2025-12-05 15:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills four

Snippet: The United States military said it killed four men in a strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat in international waters in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday, part of a campaign that has killed at least 87 people.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/us-strike-drug-boat-pacific/a-75025757

[2025-12-05 13:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s unmanned Moyujian strike helicopter is ready for plateau combat tests

Snippet: At Aero Asia in Zhuhai, developer says it put high-altitude drone with missiles through live-fire target tests above 4,000 metres

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335223/chinas-unmanned-moyujian-strike-helicopter-ready-plateau-combat-tests

[2025-12-05 12:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Opinion | Legco poll a chance for Hong Kong to show its resilience after Tai Po fire

Snippet: The election is an opportunity for the city to display maturity in the face of loss and prove civic participation can coexist with national security and solidarity

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3334960/legco-poll-chance-hong-kong-show-its-resilience-after-tai-po-fire

[2025-12-05 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Army assistance sought to repair damaged railway lines - DailyNews

Snippet: Transport, Highways, and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake held discussions at the Army Headquarters on Wednesday to secure military assistance to restore railway lines destroyed by the recent disaster conditions.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/05/local/908246/army-assistance-sought-to-repair-damaged-railway-lines/

[2025-12-05 01:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights

Snippet: Lawsuit alleges the new policy violates free speech and limits access to vital military information. Dozens of outlets have rejected the terms

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3335246/new-york-times-sues-pentagon-hegseth-over-press-access-policy-free-speech-rights

[2025-12-04 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese tourists pivot to South Korea, Thailand amid Japan travel ban

Snippet: Spat began when Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi suggested potential military intervention in Taiwan Strait, leading Beijing to issue a travel warning

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3335196/south-korea-thailand-emerge-top-choice-chinese-tourists-amid-japan-tensions

[2025-12-04 17:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: With US warships near, Venezuela’s Maduro describes call with Trump

Snippet: Phone call occurred amid a massive US military build-up in the region and deadly strikes on alleged drug vessels

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3335168/us-warships-near-venezuelas-maduro-describes-call-trump-cordial

[2025-12-04 10:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: USMCA urged to form joint mechanism to address China’s national security threats

Snippet: US, Mexico and Canada encouraged at US trade hearing to oversee ‘pragmatic and specific plan’ to strengthen economic rules against China

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/us/diplomacy/article/3335121/usmca-partners-urged-form-joint-economic-security-mechanism-address-china-challenge

[2025-12-04 07:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Lebanon, Israel hold direct truce monitoring talks

Snippet: Lebanon and Israel, for the first time, sent civilian representatives to a meeting of a previously military-only ceasefire monitoring mechanism.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/lebanon-israel-send-civilian-delegates-to-truce-monitoring-talk/a-75007010

[2025-12-04 02:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Beijing slams ‘external hostile forces’ for exploiting deadly fire in Hong Kong

Snippet: Office for Safeguarding National Security condemns ‘small clique of external hostile forces’ for ‘stirring up trouble and taking advantage of the chaos’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3335107/beijing-slams-external-hostile-forces-exploiting-deadly-fire-hong-kong

[2025-12-04 02:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Is China’s rapid anti-submarine drone progress adding to concerns of Japan, US?

Snippet: After decades within the confines of the first island chain, the PLA Navy is unveiling a succession of game-changing advances

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335086/chinas-rapid-progress-anti-submarine-drones-adding-concerns-japan-us

[2025-12-03 23:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Has Hong Kong fire triggered 'national security' crackdown?

Snippet: Tensions are running high in Hong Kong over last week's massive apartment fire in the city's Tai Po district. The blaze killed at least 156 people, with the death toll expected to grow as authorities continue to comb through the burned-out buildings.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/has-hong-kong-fire-triggered-national-security-crackdown/a-74989401

[2025-12-03 20:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Nigeria names former military chief as new defense minister

Snippet: Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has nominated the country's former top general, who he forced out in October, as the new minister of defense.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/nigeria-names-former-military-chief-as-new-defense-minister/a-74992569

[2025-12-03 16:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: AI in Practice

Snippet: In the first AI in Practice report: Complete rethink of business models needed to realise benefits; Robots promise to take the grunt work out of lab experiments; Professional services firms in search of competitive edge and military chiefs aim to reshape the battlefield

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/reports/AI-in-practice

[2025-12-03 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Financial Times

Title: Military aims to use AI to reshape the battlefield

Snippet: PublishedDecember 3 2025

Read full article: https://www.ft.com/content/e6feb06e-2fef-4966-8dde-a97df69dce52

[2025-12-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Chinese military issues new rules to ‘prioritise strict political discipline’

Snippet: Effective in January, latest revisions come amid Beijing’s anti-corruption campaign that has led to recent downfall of several top generals

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3334947/chinese-military-issues-new-rules-prioritise-strict-political-discipline

[2025-12-03 02:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Taiwan eyes bigger military budget to counter China threat

Snippet: Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te last week outlined a plan to invest an additional $40 billion (around €34.4 billion) in a special defense budget for the next eight years to develop an advanced defense system to counter China.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/taiwan-china-threat-military-defense-spending/a-74965676