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Defence and military

Trump says US military to stay around Iran, threatens action if Tehran fails to comply with deal

People walk on a street after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
People walk on a street after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

China taps telecom executive as senior colonel for reserve force

The symbolic appointment underscores the role of state-owned enterprises in China’s defense strategy.
The symbolic appointment underscores the role of state-owned enterprises in China’s defense strategy.

US Army veteran charged with leaking classified information to journalist

US President Donald Trump at a rally in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2025.
US President Donald Trump at a rally in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in 2025.

Military service draws men in Thailand as sluggish economy squeezes job prospects

The military offers a steady pay cheque for many youth entering the workforce.
The military offers a steady pay cheque for many youth entering the workforce.

US senator urges Taiwan Parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan

US Senator Jim Banks calls for Taiwan's parliament to pass a stalled special defence budget.
US Senator Jim Banks calls for Taiwan's parliament to pass a stalled special defence budget.

North Korea unveils cluster-bomb missile, electronic warfare capability

People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on April 8, 2026.
People watch a television screen showing a news broadcast with file footage of a North Korean missile test, at a train station in Seoul on April 8, 2026.

Former Australian soldier to remain in jail after being charged with Afghan war crimes

The media waiting outside Silverwater Correctional Complex after former Australian Defence Force soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was charged, on April 8.
The media waiting outside Silverwater Correctional Complex after former Australian Defence Force soldier Ben Roberts-Smith was charged, on April 8.

Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for 2 weeks; Tehran says talks will begin on April 10

Buildings damaged in airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on April 7.
Buildings damaged in airstrikes in Tehran, Iran, on April 7.

UN probe blames Israeli fire, Hezbollah IED for Indonesian peacekeeper deaths in Lebanon

Relatives of Mr Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, a UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, attending his funeral at the Cikutra Heroes Cemetery in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on April 5.
Relatives of Mr Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, a UNIFIL peacekeeper killed in Lebanon, attending his funeral at the Cikutra Heroes Cemetery in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, on April 5.

Croatia finally landmine-free 30 years after war, but wounds remain

Months after fighting had ended, the Pievac family was walking along a path when a falling branch triggered a blast that killed Mr Juraj Pievac’s brother, fatally wounded his wife and disabled him for life.
Months after fighting had ended, the Pievac family was walking along a path when a falling branch triggered a blast that killed Mr Juraj Pievac’s brother, fatally wounded his wife and disabled him for life.

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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.