The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says 10 thousand North Korean soldiers are in Russia

The Pentagon says some 10,000 North Korean troops have been sent to eastern Russia for training - triple its previous estimate. Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv. The number was released soon after NATO confirmed that North Korean troops had been dispatched to assist Russia. ABC news reports that NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Monday that this development signifies "a significant escalation" in North Korea's participation in the […]

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Quad prepare to tackle China tensions

US-China tensions will be in focus this weekend when US President Joseph Biden holds a meeting with the leaders of India, Australia and Japan. The Quad Summit will look at ways to counter security in the Indo-Pacific amid increased Chinese assertiveness. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Germany deploys naval ships to Indo-Pacific

Two German Naval ships have departed for a multi-month mission to the Indo-Pacific region, as Europe's biggest economy looks to bolster its presence in key shipping lanes across Asia. From Berlin, Trent Murray reports.

May 7, 2024 75

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US, Japan name China as hypothetical target of war games

Japan and the US are identifying China as the hypothetical target of ongoing Pacific based war games for the first time. The two countries are carrying out Operation Keen Edge in Tokyo and Hawaii this week as they look to improve their readiness to respond to conflict scenarios.

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