Japan, PNG to join Australia-Indonesia security cooperation
Australia and Indonesia plan to expand their security cooperation to include Japan and Papua New Guinea (PNG), officials said. Trilateral security arrangements would be developed
Tokyo deploying domestically developed counterstrike capabilities
Japan will begin deploying extended-range missiles in March 2026, marking a major step in the country’s plan to operationalize its counterstrike capabilities. The move is
US Intelligence Official Quits, Questions Iran Threat
Mr. Kent is the highest-ranking Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into
China to offer emergency humanitarian aid to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq
China has decided to offer emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq in the hope of easing the humanitarian plight faced by local
Trump Says China Meeting ‘Reset’ After Delay Amid Iran War
President Donald Trump said his postponed trip to China for a summit with counterpart Xi Jinping had been “reset” and suggested it would take place in mid-May. “I think
Manila strengthens naval posture through expanded multilateral operations
The Philippines is prioritizing multilateral patrols as a key part of naval operations to protect its vast maritime territory. The strategic shift reflects rising tensions
Takaichi arrives in Washington at “awkward” moment as US pressures Japan on Iran war
When US President Donald Trump visited Japan in October 2025, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi greeted him with a charm offensive. Through “praise, Nobel nominations
China shocked by Israeli defense minister’s ‘no need for additional authorization’ remarks, says killing of Iranian leaders unacceptable
China on Thursday said it is “shocked” by the remarks by Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz, who said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and he have
US intelligence report shows shifted tone on Taiwan question; ‘China threat’ narrative persists despite signs of ‘softened stance’
The US intelligence community released its 2026 annual threat assessment report on Wednesday, which though viewed by some US media outlets as having “hints of
Iran threatens ‘zero restraint’ if energy sites are hit again
Iran has threatened to show “zero restraint” if its energy infrastructure is targeted again. Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest, on