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South Korea deploying ‘monster’ ballistic missile to deter North Korea: Report

South Korea deploying ‘monster’ ballistic missile to deter North Korea: Report

Designed to destroy underground bunkers, Hyunmoo-5 surface-to-surface ballistic missile can carry warhead weighing up to 8 tons

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Indonesian plane with 11 on board goes missing
17.01.2026

Indonesian plane with 11 on board goes missing

Search underway for ATR 42-500 aircraft operated by Indonesia Air Transport

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike
16.01.2026

Shanghai Cooperation Organization opposes interference in internal affairs of Iran, amid tension of possible US strike

SCO expresses serious concern regarding massive protests in Iran and extends condolences

Malaysia freezes army, police procurement amid graft probe, premier says
16.01.2026

Malaysia freezes army, police procurement amid graft probe, premier says

Announcement comes after Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission arrested former army chief and his two wives linked to military procurement project on Jan. 7

Japanese opposition unites under Centrist Reform Alliance ahead of expected snap vote
16.01.2026

Japanese opposition unites under Centrist Reform Alliance ahead of expected snap vote

New party plans to run as centrist bloc against ruling conservative coalition as snap election likely Feb. 8

Top Indian, Japanese diplomats vow cooperation in resilient supply chains
16.01.2026

Top Indian, Japanese diplomats vow cooperation in resilient supply chains

Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Toshimitsu Motegi hold 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi