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ASEAN Chair and Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro hosts an informal consultation with Foreign Ministers during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers’ Meeting at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/Pool Photo vi…
· Jim Gomez
PCG evacuates 2 injured troops as AFP slams China’s ‘spliced’ video
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Tuesday evacuated two injured Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) personnel from Ayungin Shoal despite what it said were blocking maneuvers by China Coast Guard (CCG) vessels, as the military accused the Chinese Embassy of releasing an edited video that dis…
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Alarm sirens in Bahran sound again, residents urged to 'remain calm'
Alarm sirens are sounding again in Bahrain, amid a fresh missile barrage fired from Iran.
· Middleeasteye
US Navy’s Zumwalt destroyer falling behind the hypersonic times
The US Navy's delayed effort to equip its troubled Zumwalt-class destroyers with hypersonic missiles is testing whether the ships can finally gain a
· Gabriel Honrada
Lebanese army says troops deploying in 'pilot zone' after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon's army says its troops have begun deploying to a "pilot zone" in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month.
· Bbcnews
Iran war halves number of airlines operating at Dubai airports | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war
· Fareed Rahman
Bahrain downs incoming Iranian missiles
Bahrain's Defence Forces have said their air defences downed a barrage of missiles fired from Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli media says Turkey was ready to intervene over Kurdish incursion into Iran
Israeli media has claimed that Turkey was prepared to provide Iran with aerial military support if Kurdish militias had invaded the country during the Israeli-US war on Iran earlier this year.
· Middleeasteye
Mediators seek to salvage US-Iran ceasefire with 10-day truce proposal | The National
Mediators are attempting to persuade the US and Iran to halt hostilities, proposing a 10-day truce and a return to negotiations to reach an agreement on the running of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Hamza Hendawi
Lebanese army enters Zawtar Al Gharbieh after Israeli withdrawal under pilot scheme | The National
Lebanese troops entered the southern town of Zawtar Al Gharbieh on Tuesday morning and began demining operations following the withdrawal of Israeli troops, a security official and the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) said.
· Jamie Prentis
China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
China-US spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting
China Coast Guard personnel, left, chase Philippine Navy members at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea on July 20, in this screenshot from a video. (Armed Forces of the Philippines via AP)
· Staff Writer
Hormuz tankers on fire, as US, Iran continue attacks: What’s the latest?
US attacks Iran for 10th consecutive night as military operation expands beyond south
· Sarah Shamim
Scuffle over far-right party's wreath at Hitler plot memorial event
Tobias Korenke, center, grandnephew of Dietrich and Klaus Bonhoeffer and grandson of Ruediger Schleicher, try to remove a wreath of Germany’s far right AFD party during a memorial event held by the federal government in the courtyard of the Bendlerblock of the Defence Ministry in occasion of the National Day of Reme…
U.S. strikes Iran and Houthis threaten Saudi Arabia shipping as mediators push 10-day ceasefire
The U.S. completed a fresh round of strikes against Iran on Monday evening as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening a new front in the Middle East conflict.
· Sam Meredith
Top military officers of S. Korea, Australia vow to expand military exchanges, cooperation
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The top military officers of South Korea and Australia held talks over the phone Tuesday to discuss the security environment of the Indo-Pacific region and agreed to expand military cooperation, the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Four Indians killed in Russian strike on vessel off Ukraine
In a statement, India's Ministry of External Affairs said that "such attacks undermine the safety, security and stability of international maritime commerce." © Reuters
· KIRAN SHARMA
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
As Iran war drags on, China keeps tight grip on fuel exports despite eased curbs
Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
Israel bombs southern Lebanese town: Report
Lebanon's National News Agency is reporting that Israeli forces conducted a 'large bombing' in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit.
· Middleeasteye
To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy
Beyond GPU supremacy, America’s greatest asset lies in its leverage over its allies’ critical technologies and capacities
· Winston Mok
To win the chip war, China needs a multinational strategy
Beyond GPU supremacy, America’s greatest asset lies in its leverage over its allies’ critical technologies and capacities
· Winston Mok
"Demand Signal Is Real": US Bipartisan Senate Delegation Touts Defense Boom At Farnborough Airshow
The Farnborough International Airshow kicked off on Monday and is one of the world's largest aerospace, aviation and defense trade shows. It is held every two years at Farnborough Airport in Hampshire.
· Tyler Durden
Why are there sanctions on Iran and when could they be lifted?
US President Donald Trump has called for further sanctions against Tehran amid fresh US strikes on Iran. “Republicans should add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill,” Trump said on social media on Sunday, referencing a much-delayed bill that aims to target Moscow financially for its invasion of Ukraine,
· Middleeasteye
Iran pushed for 10-day ceasefire with US, while Trump pushes for Iran to ‘pay a price’ - exclusive
It was Tehran that initiated the proposal now being advanced by mediators for a 10-day ceasefire between the United States and Iran, two sources familiar with the negotiations told The Jerusalem Post.
· AMICHAI STEIN
US strikes Iran for 10th night as tanker attacked
Fireworks burst as Houthi supporters rally against the Saudi-led coalition in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, July 20, 2026. Placards in Arabic read: “God is great, Death to America, Death to Israel, A curse on the Jews and Victory to Islam” and “boycott American and Israeli goods”. (AP Photo/Osamah Abdulrahman)
· Jon Gambrell
How to stop US-Iran conflict from becoming endless war
The 14-point memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and the US in June appeared to offer the most significant diplomatic opening between the two countries since 1979.
· Middleeasteye
China and the Philippines trade accusations after clash in South China Sea | South China Morning Post
The conflict came hours before the two countries’ top diplomats are set to discuss the disputed area at the Asean regional summit on Wednesday.
(LEAD) Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia
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· Woo Jae-yeon
Cabinet approves decrees to reform military counterintelligence unit
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet approved five presidential decrees Tuesday to reform the military counterintelligence unit, following the announcement to dismantle the command amid criticism over its undue political influence.
· Kim Seung-yeon
State awards revoked for individuals involved in 1979 military coup, acts of state violence
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday revoked state awards given to more than 150 individuals who were found to have been involved in a 1979 military coup and acts of state violence, the interior ministry said.
· Chae Yun-hwan
S. Korea, US, Japan foreign ministers to meet in Manila
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer's live-fire drills
In this photo provided by Japan Joint Staff, a Chinese Luyang III-class guided-missile destroyer sails off Kumejima island, southern Japan, on July 16, 2026. (Japan Joint Staff via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Israeli authorities, IDF complete talks on Ben-Gurion Airport operations under future missile fire
One of the questions troubling Israelis most is whether to book a vacation abroad or cancel it due to concerns over an escalation involving the US, Israel, and Iran. However, security officials appear to have provided a relatively reassuring answer.
· AMIR BOHBOT
Iran targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain, US military sites in Jordan, IRGC claims
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted Amazon infrastructure in Bahrain, the terror group claimed on Monday.
· TZVI JASPER
‘Critic to Israel’: How Israel scrutinised global charities in 2013
An official document obtained by Al Jazeera shows how Israel collected information on charities in 2013, singling out some of the world’s most well-known humanitarian organisations for their perceived positions on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
· Anealla Safdar
Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at global peace, seeks stable relations with Russia
SEOUL, July 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's proposed cooperation with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is aimed at enhancing their own respective contributions to global peace and stability, Seoul's foreign ministry said Tuesday, in its first response to recent concerns by Russia over what it described as …
· Woo Jae-yeon
N. Korea, Russia signal deeper military alignment as top diplomats advance alliance treaty
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Personal data of nearly all S. Korean diplomats may have been exposed in cyberattack
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
Marcos condemns China Coast Guard assault at Ayungin Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemns the recent incident at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, where a Philippine Navy personnel was assaulted by members of the China Coast Guard (CCG), Palace press officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday.
· Luisa Cabato
Airlines suspend Middle East flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut amid renewed US-Iran conflict | The National
International carriers are extending flight suspensions across parts of the Middle East amid escalating tension in the region.
· David Tusing
S. Korea strips honors from 76 linked to Chun Doo-hwan’s coup, Gwangju crackdown
Staff reporter at The Korea Herald’s National Desk, based in Seoul. Covers South Korea’s national security and foreign policy, with a focus on the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly.Before entering journalism, served as an Air Force officer. Experience includes providing tr…
· Hwang Joo-young
(URGENT) Seoul says cooperation with NATO aimed at boosting global peace, but also working with Russia to safely manage relations
(3rd LD) Hourly minimum wage set at 10,700 won for 2027, up 3.7 pct from this year
· Woo Jae-yeon
Defense Ministry to change restrictions on military protection zones
The Ministry of National Defense announced Tuesday that it will change the restrictions on military zones covering 29 square kilometers of land nationwide.
· Cha Min-jung
US imposes new tariffs on Canadian imports over 'discrimination' of American products
US President Donald Trump unveiled 50% tariffs on a wide range of imports from Canada on Monday in response to what the US administration called its discriminatory treatment of American-made cars, alcohol and dairy goods, threatening a new front in a global trade war.
· REUTERS
Russia expels two Italian diplomats in 'reciprocal measure' to Italy's expulsion of embassy staff
Russia said on Monday it had declared two Italian diplomats persona non grata, calling it a reciprocal measure in response to the expulsion of two Russian embassy staff in Italy.
· REUTERS
ASEAN's top diplomats meet, to issue statement amid 'grave concern' over US-Iran conflict
Foreign ministers of the Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN will issue a statement on the Middle East crisis after expressing grave concern about the evolving situation, the Philippines' top diplomat said on Tuesday.
· REUTERS
Iran claims attacks in strait of Hormuz; Houthis announce blockade of Red Sea shipping route – Middle East crisis live
Revolutionary Guard claims attack on oil tanker and two other ships; Houthis in Yemen say they are imposing an immediate maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea
· Adam Fulton
The evolution of scam centres in Myanmar's war zone
The scam industry in Myanmar is morphing and heading into the jungle, according to satellite imagery, victim testimony and local investigators.
· Libby Hogan