Cambodia says scorching heat played a role in ammunition explosion at army base that killed 20 soldiers

Cambodia’s defence ministry said on Thursday a blistering heatwave roiling Southeast Asia played a role in an ammunition explosion that killed 20 soldiers at an army base over the weekend. The blast – which destroyed an entire truck of munitions and levelled buildings – also wounded several soldiers and at least one child in rural … Read more

Russian drones chase Abrams tanks from Ukraine front lines

By Tara Copp | Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Ukraine has sidelined U.S.-provided Abrams M1A1 battle tanks for now in its fight against Russia, in part because Russian drone warfare has made it too difficult for them to operate without detection or coming under attack, two U.S. military officials told The Associated Press. The U.S. … Read more

‘Alarming’: North Korea sends delegation to Iran amid suspicions of greater military cooperation

“This move is in step with North Korea’s efforts to attract Iran to what it calls an anti-imperialist alliance against the United States,” Political Science Professor Park Won-gon of Ewha Womans University told This Week in Asia. “Both of the two countries are under international sanctions, but they have things to exchange for mutual benefits. … Read more