Japanese lawmakers press for closer Taiwan security and technology ties
Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan urged closer security, technology and supply-chain cooperation, but proposed laws remain ideas, not Japanese policy.
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Poland warns of possible Russian provocations at Ukraine crossings
Poland’s prime minister warned of possible Russian provocations after a deadly attack shut a Ukraine-Moldova crossing and a fire broke out near Poland.
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Australia and Indonesia Move to Put Jakarta Treaty Into Practice
Australia and Indonesia are developing regular security consultations while expanding maritime, cyber, military, food, energy and infrastructure cooperation.
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UNAMA Finds Taliban Security Oversight Still Lacks Transparency
A UNAMA assessment says Taliban authorities have built oversight bodies and punished some personnel, but limited data obscure whether accountability is consistent.
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Moldova, Romania and Ukraine tighten coordination after drone alert
A Chișinău summit linked airspace security with transport, energy and Danube-port planning, but produced no new defense pact or joint command.
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U.S., South Korea and Japan schedule Freedom Edge 26 drill
The allies will hold Freedom Edge 26 from Sept. 7-11 near Jeju and west of Kyushu as North Korea threatens a strong response to a proposed U.S. missile sale.
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Russia Forms Panel to Protect Critical Infrastructure
Russia formed a government panel after Putin authorized temporary management of vulnerable infrastructure, increasing pressure on private operators to protect sites.
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Syria remains exposed as Israel presses its southern security zone
Syria is seeking a proposed multinational security arrangement with Israel as reported Israeli activity continues in the south and the UN demands respect for the 1974 accord.
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Ukraine’s EU path advances with foreign and security policy talks
The EU opened accession talks with Ukraine on July 14, advancing work on trade, sanctions and security policy while leaving membership timing unresolved.