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nationalpost.comworld40 days ago
Philippine Military Drills Prompt Fishermen Protests Over Temporary Income Loss
Military drills disrupted fishing operations in the Philippines, affecting the country's most vulnerable communities and prompting protests. Locals find themselves caught between a great power rivalry and rising economic pressures linked to the Iran war. NPR reported on the devel…
Al Jazeerapolitics41 days ago
Trump and Xi Jinping to Discuss Taiwan Arms Sales
President Trump will raise the issue of weapons sales during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday and Friday. Trump announced a record $11 billion arms package for Taiwan in December, prompting Chinese military drills simulating a blockade of the island. The visit…
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South China Morning Postworld44 days ago
Philippines, US, Japan and Australia Agree to Expand Future Balikatan Drills Beyond South China Sea
Defence officials announced that future war games will involve the informal "Squad" alliance of the United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines. Manila designated the Diaoyu-Senkaku Islands a security flashpoint for the first time. Tokyo offered warship transfers as the e…
Rapplerworld53 days ago
Philippine and US Forces Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales
Philippine and U.S. military personnel participated in air defense exercises in Zambales as part of Balikatan 2026. The drills simulated responses to enemy aircraft entering Philippine airspace using various defense systems. The exercises involved over 17,000 troops from multiple…
ecns.cnworld54 days ago
Philippines and US Militaries Conduct Air Defense Drills in Zambales on April 28
Philippine and US forces carried out the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Demonstration along the shores of San Antonio in Zambales. The drills tested joint defense against enemy aircraft as part of Balikatan 2026. Japan Self-Defense Force personnel observed the four-day traini…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld60 days ago
Iranian Air Defense Drill Causes Sounds of Explosions Across Country
Sounds of explosions reported across Iran were the result of an air defense drill, according to local channels. Initial unconfirmed claims suggested possible joint U.S.-Israeli strikes or fighter jets in the air. These reports have been assessed as non-credible or false.
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