Security / Defence
Iran will focus on building regional non-state actors
Gulf Cooperation Council countries assert their neutrality in the conflict between Iran and Israel
IranVietnam complaint adds to regional maritime tensions
Hanoi accuses Chinese law enforcers of brutality towards Vietnamese fishermen near the South China Sea’s Paracel Islands
VietnamLondon police will scale up its use of biometrics
London’s Met Police used facial recognition technology 117 times this year, up from a total of 32 between 2020 and 2023
United KingdomChina-Russia cooperation will extend into the Arctic
China’s Coast Guard said it has for the first time entered the Arctic Ocean
ChinaChina will pressure Japan over Taiwan
A report by Nikkei has identified a large disinformation network promoting Okinawan independence
JapanIran will seek to limit regional tensions
President Pezeshkian opened a two-day visit to Qatar yesterday
IranMexico migrant killings highlight security challenges
The first major military scandal of Sheinbaum’s presidency may have erupted within hours of her taking office
MexicoDespite risks, Israel may intensify Hezbollah attacks
Israel is pressing on with air strikes on Lebanon, now accompanied by ground incursions, to degrade Hezbollah
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