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japantimes.co.jpJapan's Self-Defense Forces Fire Type 88 Missiles in Philippine Balikatan Exercises
Japan's Self-Defense Forces launched Type 88 surface-to-ship missiles for the first time from the Philippines during the Balikatan military exercises on May 6, 2026. The drills involved about 1,400 Japanese personnel, warships, aircraft and missile systems targeting a mock enemy…
Illustration: Substrate (Quartr-Edge style, Grok)Democratic Republic of Congo to Create Paramilitary Unit for Mine Policing with US and UAE Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo plans to establish a paramilitary unit to oversee its mining operations. Funding for this unit will come from the US and United Arab Emirates. The initiative aims to enhance security in the mining sector.
theduran.comTargeting Continues in Al-Khiam, Southern Lebanon, Despite Ceasefire
Al-Khiam in southern Lebanon continues to face targeting amid an existing ceasefire with Hezbollah. Negotiations for a longer-term ceasefire or permanent deal are underway, involving the United States. The source indicates a difference between the ceasefire on paper and the situa…