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North Korea test-launches 2 ballistic missiles, after end of new US-South Korea-Japan drill
North Korea test-fired two ballistic missiles on Monday, following a vow of "offensive and overwhelming" responses to recent US-South Korea-Japan military drills. The missiles were launched from Jangyon, with the first traveling 600 km and the second 120 km. The first missile landed in the waters off Chongjin, while the second likely crashed inland. The test comes amid heightened tensions, with North Korea condemning the "Freedom Edge" drill and asserting defensive measures against perceived threats from the trilateral alliance and regional pressures.
N. Korea condemns drills by US, Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'
North Korea denounced on Sunday joint military drills by South Korea, Japan and the United States, calling them an "Asian version of NATO" and warning of "fatal consequences". "The US-Japan-ROK relations have taken on the full-fledged appearance of an Asian-version NATO," it said, warning of "fatal consequences".
N. Korea condemns drills by US, Japan, S. Korea as 'Asian NATO'
North Korea has condemned joint military exercises involving South Korea, Japan, and the United States, likening them to an "Asian version of NATO" and warning of severe consequences. The drills, named "Freedom Edge," focused on ballistic missile defense, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber defense. Pyongyang, through its foreign ministry, criticized these exercises as provocative and accused the US, Japan, and South Korea of forming a military bloc against North Korea. The North has historically viewed such drills as preparations for invasion, amid ongoing tensions and cross-border provocations with South Korea.
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea for military drills, report says
The nuclear-powered U.S. aircraft carrier, Theodore Roosevelt, has arrived in South Korea's port city of Busan for joint military exercises with South Korea and Japan. This follows an agreement between the three nations, made at a Camp David summit in August 2023, to hold annual drills in response to China's actions in the South China Sea. Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to North Korea included signing a mutual defence pact with Kim Jong Un, described by Kim as forming an "alliance." These developments underscore the complex dynamics in the region.
Philippines rules out invoking defence treaty with US after South China Sea clash with the Dragon
The Philippines announced on Friday that it has no intention of invoking its mutual defense treaty with the United States following a violent confrontation with Chinese coast guard at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. The incident involved the ramming, boarding, and damage of Philippine navy boats, as well as the seizure of rifles. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s advisers clarified in a news conference that Manila does not consider the incident an armed attack, a prerequisite for invoking the treaty.
US Senators and corporate world bat for stronger India-US relationship
Senator Dan Sullivan said a lot of these countries are motivated by historical grievances. "I think this... new era, it's really a return to the era of authoritarian aggression, is going to be with us for years and decades to come," he said. One needs to deepen, broaden and make more concrete relationships in the different areas of QUAD, he said, referring to the grouping of the US, India, Japan and Australia.
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PM Modi meets Joe Biden, other global leaders at G7 summit
PM Narendra Modi, on his maiden trip abroad since his re-election for the third straight term in office, met US President Joe Biden on Friday in a brief pull aside at the G7 summit and is understood to have touched upon various issues of common interests, including the Indo-Pacific region. "It's always a pleasure to meet @POTUS @JoeBiden. India and USA will keep working together to further global good," Modi wrote on X following their one-on-one meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy.
South Korea, US work on joint strategy over North nuclear threat
Senior South Korean and U.S. defense officials met in Seoul to discuss new guidelines for coordinating their response to potential nuclear threats from North Korea. The guidelines focus on maintaining a "credible and effective" nuclear deterrence policy and posture. The meeting follows last year's summit where the U.S. promised to share more nuclear planning information with South Korea. The next meeting will be held in Washington later this year.
Former Trump defence official warns against Chinese surprise attack on Taiwan
Former US President Donald Trump's administration official Elbridge Colby has served as deputy assistant secretary of defence for strategy and force development in 2017-2018. In an interview with Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun conducted in Washington DC, Colby said that the military needed to be strengthened so it could deliver any immediate response against Chinese aggression.
US, South Korea conduct joint bombing drills
The United States flew a B-1B bomber over the Korean Peninsula for the first joint bombing drills with South Korea in seven years, amidst heightened tensions from North Korea's provocations. The US bomber, escorted by South Korean F-15K jets, dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions during the exercise. South Korea suspended a 2018 inter-Korean military pact and resumed military activities along the demarcation line. The drills aim to reinforce the US extended deterrence commitment and combined defense posture against North Korea's threats.
Rafah border crossing can't reopen unless Israeli forces quit Gaza side, Egypt says
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stated that the Rafah border crossing, crucial for aid deliveries into Gaza, cannot operate without Palestinian control. Israel seized the crossing last month during its offensive against Hamas in Rafah. Shoukry emphasized the importance of the 1979 Egyptian-Israeli peace treaty for regional stability. He also mentioned a positive meeting with U.S., Egyptian, and Israeli officials, although no agreement was reached on reopening the crossing. Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated Israeli forces were targeting tunnels between Gaza and Egypt, which Egypt denies exist.
US trying to build Asia-Pacific version of NATO: Chinese defence official
A Chinese defense official criticizes the US' attempt to build an Asia-Pacific version of NATO through its Indo-Pacific strategy, calling it doomed to fail due to selfish geopolitical interests.
China defence chief says Beijing ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence
The remarks at an annual security forum in Singapore followed the first substantive face-to-face talks in 18 months between the two countries' defence chiefs.
US shifts focus to China risks; Zelenskiy arrives at Asia defence meeting
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is anticipated to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue security conference in Singapore this weekend, according to six sources. This comes as Ukraine faces renewed aggression two years after Russian forces invaded. Security assistance for Ukraine is expected to be a key topic at the conference, with attendees including U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun.
US, Chinese defence chiefs meet in Singapore
US and Chinese defence chiefs held talks in Singapore at the Shangri-La Dialogue. Lloyd Austin and Dong Jun met to discuss military dialogue and tensions over Taiwan and other issues.
Beyond the clutter: India-US ties transcend ongoing differences
India explained why oil imports from Moscow are necessary to preserve global oil market stability, similarly Chabahar deal is also for regional stability which is valued by the US.
GIFT Nifty down 60 points; here's the trading setup for today's session
"We expect this Positive momentum to continue on the back of an improving political environment, continued short covering by FIIs, and strong domestic macros. Sectors like Defence, Banking, and Railways are expected to remain in focus," said Siddhartha Khemka, Head - Retail Research, Motilal Oswal.
Don't see sustained FII outflows from India: Mihir Vora
It cannot be risk off because US markets are doing so well so maybe the US market itself is acting as a magnet for global flows. So, it seems to be more of a GEM, global emerging market, outflow out of which India is typically 10%, so when money flows out of global funds you do get redemptions in India and some of the positioning may be because of that.
Japan, US sign agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptor
Japan and the United States have signed a contract to jointly develop interceptors capable of shooting down hypersonic missiles by the 2030s. The agreement, part of a plan reportedly costing over $3 billion, aims to address the increasing threat posed by hypersonic weapons in the region. Japan has allocated 75 billion yen ($480 million) in its 2024 budget for this development, as part of its efforts to strengthen its missile interception capabilities amid rising tensions with China and North Korea.
Vladimir Putin orders tactical nuclear weapons drills amid Western 'threats'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered Russian forces to conduct exercises involving tactical nuclear weapons in response to perceived "threats" from the West, according to CNN. This marks the first public announcement of such drills by Russia, following its invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The exercises will focus on preparations and deployment scenarios for non-strategic nuclear weapons, which are designed for battlefield use with lower destructive capabilities than strategic nuclear weapons.
Defence chiefs from US, Australia, Japan and Philippines vow to deepen cooperation
Top defense officials from the US, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines gathered in Hawaii, vowing to strengthen cooperation amid concerns over China's actions in the South China Sea. This meeting follows their joint naval exercises in the region last month. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin highlighted the drills' importance in enhancing collaboration and upholding international law. The officials discussed increasing the frequency of defense exercises, emphasizing their commitment to a rules-based order. The US has longstanding defense treaties with all three nations, aimed at ensuring freedom of navigation in the region.
South Korea discusses joining part of AUKUS pact with US, UK and Australia
South Korea could contribute to that second stage with its defence, science and technological capabilities, Shin said at a news conference after a meeting between Australia and South Korea's foreign and defence ministers in Melbourne.
NATO Membership and Defence Spending: Key facts you need to know
Sweden officially became a member of NATO, joining Finland in the alliance's largest expansion since the 1990s. This move comes amid rising tensions with Russia and NATO's efforts to bolster its defences. With 32 member countries, including the UK, US, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Turkey, NATO aims to counter threats from "authoritarian states" like Russia. Ukraine, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Georgia also aspire to join NATO, highlighting the alliance's role in today's geopolitical landscape.
US, Japan and South Korea hold drills in disputed sea as Biden hosts leaders of Japan, Philippines
A number of US and South Korean guided missile destroyers and a Japanese warship joined the April 10-12 drill in the disputed East China Sea, where worries about China territorial claims are rising. The Associated Press was one of several news organizations allowed a front-row look at the drills.
Beijing says US, Japan 'smeared and attacked' China at summit
China criticizes US and Japan for "smeared and attacked" comments during a summit on defense ties. Biden and Kishida announced plans to restructure US military command in Japan for better defense against threats like a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. China opposes the upgrade, calling it interference in its affairs. The US and Japan aim to enhance cooperation in intelligence, surveillance, cybersecurity, and joint military operations. Biden will host a trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines to support Manila amid South China Sea tensions.
First US-Japan-Philippines summit to boost defence ties
Leaders from Japan and the Philippines are set to meet in Washington for a trilateral summit aimed at strengthening defense ties. This follows recent military drills in the South China Sea involving the US, Japan, the Philippines, and Australia, which drew criticism from Beijing. Discussions are expected to include upgrading military command structures between the US and Japan, joint coast guard patrols, securing vital supplies, and addressing North Korea's actions. The talks aim to enhance the Indo-Pacific region's security and promote a free and open environment.
Anxiety grips China as Japan strengthens defence capabilities & outreach
China expresses grave concerns over Japan's advanced fighter jets developed with Italy and the UK. Japan strengthens defence ties with Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, and Malaysia, holding a trilateral summit in Washington DC to bolster security arrangements in the Indo-Pacific region.
US, Japan plan to strengthen security pact inked over 60 years ago
The US military is enhancing its command headquarters in Japan to improve cooperation with Japan's self-defense forces against security threats from China and North Korea. Japan plans to establish a joint headquarters for its ground, maritime, and air forces by March 2025 to deepen cooperation with the US military. The move comes amid growing concerns over North Korea's missile tests and China's military activities. Japan and the US will discuss further details ahead of talks between their leaders next month.
US House of Representatives approves Quad bill to facilitate closer cooperation between US, Australia, India and Japan
Passed by a roll call vote of 379 to 39 votes, the 'Strengthen US-Australia-India-Japan Cooperation' or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) bill says that the joint cooperation between the US, Australia, India and Japan should be strengthened.
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