Japanese Gov't approves 2025 draft budget with record defence spending
The Japanese government on Friday approved a draft budget for fiscal year 2025, with a record 8.7 trillion yen marked for defence spending
Fri Dec 27 2024
China drops 'peaceful reunification' reference to Taiwan and raises defence spending by 7.2%
The increase mirrors the rate presented in last year's budget and again comes in above the govt's economic growth forecast for this year.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Taiwan aims for big rise in defence spending amid escalating China tension
Taiwan proposed $19 billion in defence spending for next year, a double-digit increase on 2022 that includes funds for new fighter jets.
Thu Aug 25 2022
UK to bolster defence spending by 'most since Cold War'
Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said it will "transform" the military, pivoting it towards potential future threats.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Malaysia emphasises on defence spending
Malaysia's defence spending will continue to grow as its armed forces had embarked on a long term plan to modernise and upgrade their equipment.
Tue Mar 21 2017
China to strengthen defences, no word on budget
Parliament's spokeswoman Fu Ying said on Saturday, defence spending for this year would rise about 7 percent, accounting for around 1.3 percent of gross domestic product - the same level as the last f
Sun Mar 05 2017
Trump seeks 'historic' U.S. military spending boost, domestic cuts
The proposed rise in the Pentagon budget to $603 billion comes as the United States has wound down major wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and remains the world's strongest military power.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Trump says larger tariffs could be imposed on Canada, EU if they cause US 'economic harm'
Donald Trump warns of massive tariffs on the EU & Canada if they collude to hurt the US economy - far larger than currently planned.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Funding shortages may halt global child malnutrition programs, World Food Programme warns
The WFP has suffered severe financial setbacks after the US, its single largest donor, announced a 90-day pause on foreign aid assistance.
Fri Mar 28 2025
South Koreans mourn historic temple burnt by wildfire, race to save others
At least 18 heritage sites or objects damaged, destroyed.
Fri Mar 28 2025
What are the US and Europe doing to counter Houthi strikes in the Red Sea?
Here is how the attacks on ships in the Red Sea by Houthis have affected trade for Europe and the US.
Fri Mar 28 2025
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un touts AI suicide drones, early-warning aircraft
Kim Jong Un says unmanned control and AI capability must be the top priorities in modern arms development.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Russia soon to begin to build road bridge to North Korea
The bridge was agreed upon during Putin's 2024 North Korea visit, when both nations signed a strategic partnership deal.
Fri Mar 28 2025
Court allows Rosmah to include Govt, police as third parties in missing jewellery lawsuit
Judge says Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor has established a prima facie case to be granted leave to issue the third-party notice.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Najib named as suspect in 1MDB probe due to inflow of funds into personal account - witness
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak was named a suspect after Bukit Aman found a money trail of 1MDB funds entering the ex-PM's accounts.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Lecturer claims trial for committing sexual acts using objects against female students
Ahmad Syahir Sharifudeen is facing five counts of engaging in sexual acts of unnatural intercourse with the 19-year-old female victims.
Thu Mar 27 2025
Hundreds stage Gaza protest against Hamas after conflict resumes
Hundreds of Palestinians protest in northern Gaza to demand an end to war, chanting "Hamas out".
Thu Mar 27 2025