China sends more jets; Taiwan says it will fight to the end if there's war
China sent more fighter jets into Taiwan's air defence zone on Wednesday in a stepped-up show of force around the island.
Wed Apr 07 2021
Myanmar coup opponents call for new show of force
Hundreds of people have been rounded up by the army since the coup, many of them in night time raids.
Wed Feb 17 2021
Thai protest rivals in show of force on Bangkok streets
Pro democracy and monarchist activists clash on the 47th anniversary of the 1973 student uprising.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Two U.S. bombers hold firing drills with South Korean forces
Two U.S. supersonic bombers conducted live-fire drills on Saturday in South Korea in a show of force following North Korea's test-launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
Sat Jul 08 2017
U.S. submarine makes South Korea port call, North remains defiant
A nuclear-powered U.S. submarine made a port call in South Korea on Tuesday in a show of force amid concerns that North Korea may mark the foundation of its military with a missile launch.
Tue Apr 25 2017
Japanese, U.S. navies plan joint show of force towards North Korea
Japan's navy plans a joint show of force with the U.S. Navy's USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group as it steams towards the Korean peninsula.
Wed Apr 12 2017
US Navy strike group to move towards Korean peninsula - US official
A US Navy strike group will be moving towards the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula as a show of force, a US official said.
Sun Apr 09 2017
Activity at N. Korea rocket site fuels test concerns
Speculation that Pyongyang is preparing such a show of force has been linked to Monday's anniversary of the founding of the North's ruling Workers' Party.
Sun Oct 09 2016
US flies B-52 over South Korea after North Korea's nuclear test
The United States deployed a B-52 bomber on a low-level flight over its ally South Korea on Sunday, in a show of force following North Korea's nuclear test last week.
Sun Jan 10 2016
HK protesters plan fresh show of force after talks collapse
Hong Kong protesters are planning a fresh show of force Friday evening after talks with the government dramatically collapsed.
Fri Oct 10 2014
North Korea fires two missiles into sea
Three rockets were fired in the morning from a multiple launch rocket system in an apparent show of force.
Wed Mar 05 2014
N. Korea patrol boat violated maritime border: South
A North Korean patrol boat repeatedly crossed the disputed Yellow Sea border with the South in an apparent show of force at the start of South Korea-US military drills.
Tue Feb 25 2014
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024