China's naval commander told his US counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea.
Nigerian troops have rescued 338 captives from Boko Haram camps in a north-eastern forest, the Nigerian military claim.
Pakistan has signed a government to government deal to acquire 34 Cessna Tweet T37 trainer aircraft free of cost from Turkey.
A Palestinian who stabbed an Israeli soldier has been shot dead by security forces, Israeli authorities said, as a five-week wave of violence continued.
Two Russian reconnaissance aircraft flew within one mile of the USS Ronald Reagan, prompting the aircraft carrier to scramble its jets.
According to a recent MoD press release, the UK will contribute defence assets to support Maltese security operations.
Thousands of Iranian troops are in Syria, fighting for the Syrian government.
A Libyan military helicopter was reportedly shot down this week.
US Defence Secretary Ash Carter has indicated an increase in US military action in the Middle East against Islamic State.
A US Navy destroyer has sailed close to artificial islands built by China in the disputed waters of the South China Sea in defiance of China.
