China, US hold ‘candid’ maritime security talks amid Japan, South China Sea tensions
China and the United States have held their second round of maritime security talks this year to help manage risks between their militaries, according to
Philippine, U.S. forces assist regions after back-to-back typhoons
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States military worked shoulder to shoulder to provide disaster relief to Philippine communities after consecutive
US panel calls on Taiwan to fund Philippine base upgrades
A U.S. congressional commission has proposed that Taipei help fund upgrades to several Philippine military bases, in a bid to enhance the capabilities of American
Trump says Democrats urging troops refuse illegal orders should face death
President Donald Trump on Thursday assailed Democratic lawmakers who told members of the U.S. military they must refuse any illegal orders, calling them traitors who
Canada, Philippines sign defense agreement to expand joint training, deter coercion
Canada and the Philippines signed a key defense agreement in early November 2025 to boost combat drills and expand security alliances to deter aggression. Canada and other
Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine: What we know so far
A new peace proposal for Ukraine drafted by President Donald Trump’s administration suggests significant concessions by Kyiv. A plan to end the war in Ukraine, backed
India, Israel sign framework to resume trade talks
India is Israel’s second-largest trade partner in Asia. Before this, the two countries were involved in negotiating a similar agreement, and eight rounds of talks
Philippines, Indonesia flagged as potential new CPTPP members
The chair of a major trade bloc centered on the Asia-Pacific on Friday identified Indonesia and the Philippines as potential new members, with the group pushing to
Diplomatic frost with China taints autumn in Japan
Hello I am Akito Tanaka from Tokyo. Personally, I think the best season for overseas travelers to visit Japan is autumn. The skies are usually
North Korea forges closer ties with Russia, China in quest for new power bloc
A year after sending troops to Ukraine war, Pyongyang’s reward seen as political, not economic. Long before an estimated 15,000 of his compatriots were dispatched