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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Are India and Bangladesh sidestepping Hasina’s exile to improve frayed ties?

Snippet: A national security bilateral meeting and Narendra Modi’s message of support for Khaleda Zia signal that ties are on the mend

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3336093/are-india-and-bangladesh-sidestepping-hasinas-exile-improve-frayed-ties

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why South Korea poses a major challenge to China’s Middle East arms export drive

Snippet: Both neighbours hope to expand exports to the region, but the Koreans may be better placed due to systems integration and political concerns

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336039/why-south-korea-poses-major-challenge-chinas-middle-east-arms-sales-drive

[2025-12-12 04:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Thai PM says he will return ‘power to the people’, setting stage for election

Snippet: Thailand’s military said the coming election would not affect its operations against Cambodia amid a renewed border conflict

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336125/thai-pm-sets-stage-election-saying-he-will-return-power-people

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost

Snippet: Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336098/first-flight-chinas-giant-drone-carrier-jiu-tian-signals-pla-swarm-capacity-boost

[2025-12-11 23:42 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Pakistan: Former spy chief sentenced for abuse of power

Snippet: Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed was sentenced to 14 years in prison by a military court in Pakistan on Thursday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/pakistan-former-spy-chief-sentenced-for-abuse-of-power/a-75109271

[2025-12-11 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Video | Thai military drones strike bunker, casino along Cambodian border

Snippet: At least 15 people, including Thai soldiers and Cambodian civilians, have died in the most recent border clashes

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3336105/thailand-says-its-military-drones-struck-bunker-and-casino-along-cambodian-border

[2025-12-11 22:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US military sends show of support to Japan as China’s navy, air drills continue

Snippet: Japanese fighters train with US B-52s and USS George Washington arrives in Yokosuka amid heightened China-Japan tensions

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336085/us-military-sends-show-strength-japan-chinas-navy-air-drills-continue

[2025-12-11 17:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hegseth’s G2 description for US-China ties ‘problematic’, House Democrat warns

Snippet: House representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says term sidelines US allies and partners while making Beijing ‘coequal’ to Washington

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3336018/hegseths-g2-description-us-china-relations-deeply-problematic-lawmaker-says

[2025-12-11 15:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Rappler

Title: US bombers join Japanese jets in show of force after China-Russia drills, Tokyo says

Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.

Read full article: https://www.rappler.com/world/asia-pacific/usa-japan-joint-military-drill-december-10-2025/

[2025-12-11 06:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Putin, India & Washington’s imperialist retreat - DailyNews

Snippet: Russian President Vladimir Putin paid a very high-profile official visit to India last week fresh from Moscow’s brush-off of Washington’s overtures for “peace” with Ukraine. India, trapped in an Islamophobic confrontation with Pakistan that pressures Delhi to look both to Washington as well as Moscow for military aid, put on a grand welcome to the Russian President in what seems to be a careful geopolitical balancing act.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/11/general-opinion/912189/putin-india-washingtons-imperialist-retreat/

[2025-12-11 03:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: DRC: M23 rebels advance in key eastern port Uvira

Snippet: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels entered the eastern Congo city of Uvira, an important base for the country's military near the borders to Burundi and Rwanda, on Wednesday.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/drc-m23-rebels-advance-in-key-eastern-port-uvira/a-75092981

[2025-12-11 00:54 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: What does Trump's new US security strategy mean for Asia?

Snippet: The new National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration last Thursday sent shock waves through Europe, putting into writing what amounts to a fundamental shift in trans-Atlantic ties.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/what-does-trumps-new-us-security-strategy-mean-for-asia/a-75075316

[2025-12-10 20:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China-Russia bomber patrol ‘a serious security’ concern, Japanese minister says

Snippet: Defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi says the exercise was ‘clearly intended to be a demonstration’ against Japan at a time of heightened tension

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335910/china-russia-bomber-patrol-serious-national-security-concern-says-japanese-minister

[2025-12-10 17:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Navy moves into offices in Akuregoda Defence Headquarters complex - DailyNews

Snippet: Marking the proud occasion of the Sri Lanka Navy’s 75th anniversary, the ceremonial occupation of the Navy Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) in Akuregoda was held yesterday (9). Deputy Defence Minister Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) was present at the invitation of Navy Commander Vice Admiral Kanchana Banagoda.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2025/12/10/breaking-news/911693/navy-moves-into-offices-in-akuregoda-defence-headquarters-complex/

[2025-12-10 16:29 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: AS Rilis Strategi Keamanan Baru, Apa Dampaknya bagi Asia?

Snippet: Strategi Keamanan Nasional (National Security Strategy/NSS) yang dirilis pemerintahan Donald Trump pada pekan lalu mengejutkan Eropa karena secara tertulis menandai perubahan mendasar dalam hubungan transatlantik.

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/id/as-rilis-strategi-keamanan-baru-apa-dampaknya-bagi-asia/a-75083541

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China ‘did tell Japan about air drills but not in enough detail to avoid danger’

Snippet: Both sides have been trading barbs following a stand-off between fighters during Saturday’s training exercise involving the Liaoning carrier

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335816/china-reveals-radio-communication-heard-mid-air-standoff-japanese-fighter-jets

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

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Member of UK armed forces killed in Ukraine ‘accident’, Britain says

Snippet: It marked the first time a member of the UK military had been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3335814/member-uk-armed-forces-killed-ukraine-accident-britain-says

[2025-12-09 21:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Crew killed in Russian military plane crash during test flight

Snippet: State media reported seven people were on board at the time of the crash

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3335785/russian-military-plane-crashes-during-test-flight-near-moscow

[2025-12-09 21:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 2 Chinese, 7 Russian jets enter South Korean air defence zone near Japan

Snippet: Chinese defence ministry cites annual joint strategic patrol with Russia, hours after South Korea says aircraft did not violate airspace

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335775/2-chinese-7-russian-jets-enter-south-korean-air-defence-zone-near-japan

[2025-12-09 20:59 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: 7 Chinese warships followed our navy vessel in East Asia, New Zealand says

Snippet: Wellington says ship was to carry out surveillance and deterrence activities to bolster UN Security Council sanctions against North Korea

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335768/7-chinese-warships-followed-our-navy-vessel-its-east-asia-mission-new-zealand-says

[2025-12-09 17:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Deutsche Welle

Title: Ukrainian defense gets boost from interceptor drones

Snippet: To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video

Read full article: https://www.dw.com/en/ukrainian-military-defense-gets-boost-from-interceptor-drones/video-75055625

[2025-12-09 16:23 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Why is China piling on the pressure on Japan with increasing naval operations?

Snippet: Japanese analysis indicates Chinese fighters locked onto jets from a distance of about 52km during first encounter and 148km during second

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3335703/why-chinas-liaoning-carrier-unique-route-amid-beijing-tokyo-tensions

[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/