Kim Calls for Rapid Nuclear Buildup Amid US–South Korea Drills

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

International

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the joint military drills conducted by the United States and South Korea, calling them a “provocative rehearsal for war.” The exercises, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, began this week and include large-scale defensive training and nuclear response

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China and Russia Begin Joint Naval Exercises

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

China and Russia have started a three-day joint naval exercise named “Joint Sea-2025” in the Sea of Japan. The drill, launched near the Russian port city of Vladivostok, involves multiple warships, submarines, and support vessels from both countries. Drill Objectives and Activities The exercises focus on a range of coordinated military operations such as

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Albanese Raises China’s Naval Drills With Xi in Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, raising concerns about a live-fire naval exercise conducted by China near Australia earlier this year. What Happened at the Meeting Albanese drew Xi’s attention to the Chinese navy’s February live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, close to Australia’s exclusive

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Taiwan Fields US HIMARS Rockets in Annual War Drills

By BPN News Desk July 12, 2025

Taiwan has deployed US-supplied HIMARS rocket systems as part of its annual Han Kuang military exercises, signalling a growing emphasis on advanced artillery and strategic deterrence. The 10-day drills, which began earlier this week, are Taiwan’s largest in recent years and come amid rising tensions with China. HIMARS Deployment Signals Firepower Boost Two HIMARS (High