Military mobility: inter-institutional negotiations to begin on 16 July

S. Korea hosts conference in Washington on expanding defense cooperation with US

South Korea's defense ministry held a conference in Washington this week to discuss ways to expand cooperation with the United States in the defense and arms industries, ministry officials said Wednesday. The conference, hosted by Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Tuesday, brought together some 120 people, including Michael Vaccaro, the acting principal deputy assistant secretary of state, according to the officials. During the event, the participants discussed ways to materialize bilateral d

UAE fast-tracks purchase of India's BrahMos supersonic missile

The military expansion builds on the strategic partnership and nuclear cooperation formalized earlier this year

Afghanistan remains central to SCO–UN talks in New York Consultations

According to the SCO Secretariat, the meeting was held on June 26 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, where both sides exchanged views on a wide range of issues related to mutual cooperation. The post Afghanistan remains central to SCO–UN talks in New York Consultations first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

Why Japan and South Korea’s Deepening Defense Ties Are Good News for the US

Two of America’s closest security partners in Asia, Japan and South Korea, have historically struggled to cooperate due to historical animosities. However, at the urging of the U.S., in recent years Tokyo and Seoul have increasingly collaborated with each other and trilaterally with Washington. Last month, that cooperation took another step forward. Japanese Defense Minister...

Azerbaijani and Kyrgyz representatives discuss operational planning

The parties highlighted the current state and future prospects of military cooperation between the two countries, as well as the importance of mutual exchange of experience.

Trump links Russia-US cooperation to end of conflict in Ukraine

The heads of states stressed importance of continuing the bilateral interaction in their talk, including on military-political and economic topics

Nato boss to be ‘tough but discreet’ on defence spending goals, amid UK row

When countries have to step up military investment ‘of course there will be discussions’, said the secretary general.

लाओसबाट मान्यता खोज्दै मिन आङ ह्लाइङ

याङ्गुन। म्यान्माका पूर्वसैनिक शासक तथा हालका राष्ट्रपति मिन आङ ह्लाइङ नागरिक राष्ट्रपतिको जिम्मेवारी सम्हालेपछि पहिलोपटक आसियान सदस्य राष्ट्रको औपचारिक भ्रमणका लागि शुक्रबार लाओस पुगेका छन् । विश्लेषकहरूले यस भ्रमणलाई अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय मान्यता र क्षेत्रीय सम्बन्ध सुधार्ने उनको प्रयासका रूपमा व्याख्या गरेका छन् । सन् २०२१ मा सैनिक ‘कू’ मार्फत आङ सान सुकी नेतृत्वको निर्वाचित सरकार हटाएर []

Al-Zoubi is in Washington to discuss security cooperation and unifying the military establishment with Boulos, the deputy commander of AFRICOM.

Al-Zoubi / Washington / Discuss / Security Cooperation / Unifying / Military Establishment / Boulos / Deputy Commander / AFRICOM

Asean’s side deals in Myanmar risk missing where the power truly lies

As Asean foreign ministers prepare to meet in Manila from July 21-22, a quiet but significant shift is under way in the bloc’s approach to Myanmar. Although the Association of Southeast Asian Nations remains formally committed to the “five-point consensus”, several member states appear to be reconsidering the collective pressure strategy adopted since the 2021 coup. Rather than abandoning the consensus outright, they argue that more direct engagement with Naypyidaw may be necessary to encourage...

Modi sets off on visit to Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand to bolster Act East Policy

The three-nation visit from July 6-11 will focus on strategic partnerships, trade, technology, security and diaspora engagement

North Korea tightens ideological grip on border areas ahead of China trade expansion

North Korea issued coordinated directives to party organizations, mass worker groups, and security agencies in border areas in June 2026, ordering them to tighten discipline and intensify ideological work. The move appears designed to pre-empt ideological loosening in border communities ahead of an expected expansion of North Korea-China trade, following a summit between Kim Jong []

US CENTCOM leads 12-nation security talks in Bahrain to boost Middle East defence cooperation, Syria and Lebanon join

Washington [US], July 2 (ANI): US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) spearheaded a security dialogue hosted by the Bahrain Defense Force, bringing together top military officials from 12 nations to address the current security landscape in the Middle East. In a post on X, CENTCOM stated that the high-level conference featured discussions led by Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of CENTCOM, alongside s

Macron’s Damascus visit opens door to French investment in Syria - analysis

Banking assistance, transportation agreements, asset recovery, and corporate participation signal a shift from diplomatic outreach toward economic cooperation.

Canada, Turkey launch free-trade agreement talks

The move follows an agreement last month by Canadian and Turkish trade ministers to begin exploratory discussions‌ aimed at concluding a free-trade agreement.

Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan

WASHINGTON: Kementerian Luar Iran pada Isnin menafikan laporan bahawa pasukan teknikal Iran dan Amerika Syarikat (AS) akan mengadakan pertemuan dalam beberapa hari akan datang bagi membincangkan pelaksanaan perjanjian untuk menamatkan perang di Asia Barat. Kedua-dua pihak telah saling berbalas serangan di rantau Teluk sejak beberapa hari ke­belakangan ini, sekali gus me­nguji ketahanan gencatan senjata yang ... Read more The post Iran nafi runding dengan Amerika Syarikat selepas berbalas serangan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Bahrain's king, CENTCOM chief discuss defense cooperation, regional developments

Meeting came after Admiral Brad Cooper took part in regional security dialogue hosted by Manama

Peru: 17th CMDA highlights initial agreements against organized crime

Peruvian Defense Minister Amadeo Flores highlighted that the 17th Conference of Defense Ministers of the Americas (CMDA) helped participating countries reach important initial consensuses.

"Talks are going well": JD Vance says technical negotiations with Iran underway in Doha

Virginia [US], July 2 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance said that negotiations with Iran in Doha, Qatar, are progressing positively, with technical-level discussions underway and talks on the nuclear issue set to begin soon, as per CNN. Speaking to CNN on Wednesday (local time) after remarks to US service members in Virginia, Vance said, 'It's still pretty early, but talks are going well.''Well, right now

Talks btw Iran, US for a final agreement not yet started

TEHRAN, Jul. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for the Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said that the negotiations between Iran and the United States for reaching a final agreement have not yet begun.

Taiwan Delegation Visits Pentagon and White House; US Reaffirms Commitment to Taiwan

A Taiwanese cross-party delegation of lawmakers led by Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu met with officials from the U.S. Department of Defense and the White House on June 25. The two sides exchanged views on issues including joint Taiwan-U.S. research and production, assistance for Taiwan’s development of the unmanned vehicle industry, delays in U.S. arms deliveries, []

US military says forces remain active throughout region

US military says forces remain active throughout region The US military's Central Command (Centcom) has said American forces remain deployed across the Middle East, stating that US personnel continue to operate in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. In a social media post, Centcom shared a photograph of two warplanes conducting what it described as a routine patrol. Earlier, the command also released images showing US service members aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea. The statement comes as diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran continue, with negotiations in Switzerland focused on implementing the recently agreed memorandum of understanding. Two U.S. Air Force A-10 attack aircraft fly together over the Middle East during a routine patrol. U.S. forces continue to be present in the skies, on land, and at sea throughout the region. pic.twitter.com/TGyJ7FWdIP — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) June 21, 2026

S. Korean trade association urges USTR to defer or lower proposed forced labor tariff

WASHINGTON, July 6 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean trade association on Monday reques...

Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness

With the 2026 USMCA review underway, negotiating authorities should focus on strengthening the mechanisms that promote trade facilitation: customs. The post Harmonizing USMCA: Enhancing customs to facilitate US-Mexico competitiveness appeared first on Atlantic Council.

10 years of Korea-UNDP cooperation on integrity and road ahead

10 years of Korea-UNDP cooperation on integrity and road ahead

Baghaei: No upcoming negotiations with US

Baghaei: No upcoming negotiations with US

Tusk urges Ukraine to do its part to repair ties with Poland

A dispute between the two countries erupted over a World War II military unit — and a stripped state honor.

Scientist models way to make sure no one's violating the ban on nuclear weapons in space

There is a long-standing international treaty in place but we can't be the only ones side-eyeing world's current crop of politicos

PM Modi hosts BRICS security chiefs; calls for deeper cooperation in "changing global landscape"

New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi met NSAs and senior security officials from BRICS nations on Tuesday, highlighting the group's rising role in tackling today's global security challenges.The meeting came after the 16th BRICS National Security Advisers' Meeting in New Delhi, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval. Against a backdrop of 'increasing geopolitical uncertainty,' talks focused on non-t