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Arms and weapons

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine after Zelensky names island as source of Russian arms

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te delivers a speech after inspecting reservists operating a Taiwan made Hummer 2 Drone during a training session at Loung Te Industrial Parks Service Center in Yilan, Taiwan December 2, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang

Australian government says firearms hit a record high in 2025

The shooting in Bondi has also sparked calls for efforts to tackle anti-Semitism in Australia.
The shooting in Bondi has also sparked calls for efforts to tackle anti-Semitism in Australia.

British navy launches new crewless helicopter to counter North Atlantic threats

Proteus, Britain’s first full-sized autonomous helicopter, completing its maiden flight in Cornwall.
Proteus, Britain’s first full-sized autonomous helicopter, completing its maiden flight in Cornwall.

Trump-class warship may be among costliest military vessels

WWII-era 227kg bomb unearthed at Melaka construction site

The bomb remains active and is in a corroded condition.
The bomb remains active and is in a corroded condition.

Two men with prior charges allegedly caught with weapons

The cases involving both men have been adjourned to Jan 21.
The cases involving both men have been adjourned to Jan 21.

Why Russia’s fearsome arsenal fell flat in Venezuela during US Maduro raid

Venezuela was unable to maintain and operate its world-class air defence systems, leaving its airspace vulnerable to US attacks.
Venezuela was unable to maintain and operate its world-class air defence systems, leaving its airspace vulnerable to US attacks.

Pentagon announces $11 billion Boeing contract for F-15 jets for Israel

The contract was announced after US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The contract was announced after US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Myanmar nationals caught with 10 drones in Bangkok: Police

Debris reportedly belonging to a drone, which was shot down by Myanmar resistance fighters, is pictured in south-eastern Myanmar, in June 2024.
Debris reportedly belonging to a drone, which was shot down by Myanmar resistance fighters, is pictured in south-eastern Myanmar, in June 2024.

Taiwan metro attack suspect’s parents apologise after deadly stabbing

Police directing pedestrian traffic in Taipei after attacks at two metro stations in Taipei on Dec 19.
Police directing pedestrian traffic in Taipei after attacks at two metro stations in Taipei on Dec 19.

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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.