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Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid tensions

Jan 16, 2026

Manila [Philippines], January 16: The Philippines and Japan signed two defence pacts Thursday, including a deal allowing their forces to exchange supplies and services, the latest in a series of agreements aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness.

Israeli forces attack Lebanon village

Jan 16, 2026

Two killed and five injured in second crane collapse in two days in Thailand

Jan 16, 2026

Turkiye opposes military intervention against Iran, warns top diplomat

Jan 16, 2026

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Iraqi sentenced to four years in Germany for Islamic State membership

Jan 16, 2026

Halle [Germany], January 16: A 33-year-old Iraqi man was sentenced to four years in prison without parole in Germany on Thursday over his membership in the terrorist Islamic State organization.

Fighting around Syria's Aleppo leaves civilians caught in conflict zone

Jan 16, 2026

Damascus [Syria], January 16: Residents in northern Syria have accused the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) of preventing civilians from leaving areas around the town of Deir Hafer, despite the...

U.S. carrier strike group moving to the Middle East

Jan 15, 2026

Washington DC [US], January 15: A U.S. carrier strike group is moving from the South China Sea to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran, multiple sources reported on Wednesday.