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Arms and weapons

French transport police to trial being armed with stun guns on trains

French police secure the area at the Gare Montparnasse train station during its evacuation in Paris in November 2025.
French police secure the area at the Gare Montparnasse train station during its evacuation in Paris in November 2025.

US to deploy more cutting-edge missile systems to the Philippines

The US deployed its Typhon missile system, which can fire multipurpose rockets, to the Philippines in 2024.
The US deployed its Typhon missile system, which can fire multipurpose rockets, to the Philippines in 2024.

Macron pushes for Rafale fighter jet deal on high-profile India trip

French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai on Feb 17, 2026, kicking off his three-day official visit to India.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Mumbai on Feb 17, 2026, kicking off his three-day official visit to India.

Trump to decide ‘soon’ on sending weapons to Taiwan

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S., February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, U.S., February 13, 2026. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz

North Korea’s new Congress to reset arms goals as gaps seen in 2021 plan

FILE PHOTO: A projectile flies mid-air on the day North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill, according to local media, at an unknown location, December 28, 2025, in this pictured released December 29, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.  KCNA via REUTERS   /File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A projectile flies mid-air on the day North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a long-range strategic cruise missile launching drill, according to local media, at an unknown location, December 28, 2025, in this pictured released December 29, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.  KCNA via REUTERS   /File Photo

Trump says Iran regime change could be ‘best thing’ as second US carrier heads to Middle East

A satellite image shows the USS Gerald R. Ford off the coast of St Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 24, 2026. 2026 PLANET LABS PBC/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.
A satellite image shows the USS Gerald R. Ford off the coast of St Thomas Island, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 24, 2026. 2026 PLANET LABS PBC/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT.

Man arrested after allegedly chasing university student in Melaka mall with knife

Taiwan to seek extension of arms deals with US amid budget stand-off

A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung, Taiwan, August 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
A US-made TOW-2A wire-guided anti-tank missile is launched by Taiwanese soldiers from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung, Taiwan, August 26, 2024. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo

Taiwan teams with US firm Kratos to build attack drones to counter China

U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis
U.S. and Taiwanese flags are seen in San Francisco, California, January 28, 2026. REUTERS/Stephen Nellis

News analysis

Positive outlook aside, Xi-Trump call points to Taiwan, critical minerals as thorny issues

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk as they leave after a bilateral meeting at Gimhae International Airport, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, in Busan, South Korea, October 30, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.