Philippines-Japan meeting to eye defense pact, may bud more ‘coalitions’
Negotiations between Japan and the Philippines for a Reciprocal Access Agreement on defence and security are close to conclusion, Tokyo’s ambassador to Manila said on
US Drones Will Create a ‘Hellscape’ in the Taiwan Strait
If the Pentagon succeeds with an ambitious drone project, it could deter China from invading Taiwan or, paradoxically, make a hot war less hellish. If the
Philippines and Japan to sign defense agreement, says Manila
The Philippines and Japan will sign a defence agreement on July 8 that will allow their military forces to visit each other’s soil, said the
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike secures third term
Yuriko Koike, the conservative governor of Tokyo, clinched a victorious third term on July 7 in a crowded election held in sweltering summer heat. Voters
RIMPAC: A legacy of maritime military cooperation
Enhancing tactical capabilities and teamwork is the long-standing goal of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) military exercise. The world’s largest international maritime training event
Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force chief eyeing resignation
The chief of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force is considering resigning following the mishandling of classified information by personnel on several destroyers, a government source
Beijing’s ‘monster ship,’ the world’s largest coastguard vessel, dropped anchor in the South China Sea
The world’s largest coastguard ship dropped anchor in Manila’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea earlier this week, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said.
Vietnam improves in human trafficking fight
For the second year in a row, Vietnam’s ranking improved in the United States’ annual Trafficking in Persons report, and the country is no longer
Schiff says ‘of course’ he’s concerned about Trump’s personal threats against him
Rep. Adam Schiff said on Sunday, “Of course,” that he is concerned about former President Trump’s personal threats against him, especially in light of the Supreme Court’s
As Democrats Fret About Biden, Murphy Says He Must Address Voters’ Concerns
The Connecticut Democrat said the president had more to do to assuage voters’ worries about his age, mental acuity and fitness to run. Top House