How a Japan-Philippines defence pact could become a ‘template’ to deter China
A new defence pact between Tokyo and Manila allows the Japanese military to deploy in the Philippines for the first time since World War II – with
Japan urges China to scale back response in Taiwan row
China has issued a travel warning for Japan amid an escalating dispute sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. Japan on Saturday urged China to
Trump pardons Jan. 6 defendant who remained in prison on separate firearms charge
President Trump has issued a second pardon to a January 6 defendant who remained imprisoned on separate gun offenses, leading to his release on Friday. Dan Wilson
Japan protests after China tells citizens not to visit in escalating feud over leader’s Taiwan remarks
Japan raised objections Saturday after China advised its citizens to avoid visiting Japan, as a feud over the new Japanese leader’s remarks on Taiwan showed no signs
Marines no longer lose free trip home if they take US leave while moving between overseas assignments
Marines can now take annual leave between overseas tours without jeopardizing their eligibility for a paid trip to the U.S. from their new duty station,
US greenlights $330m sale of military aircraft parts to Taiwan
The State Department has backed a $330 million military equipment sale to Taiwan, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency announced Thursday. The agency, which assists with
U.S. sanctions North Koreans accused of laundering cybercrime proceeds for regime’s weapons program
The United States has imposed sanctions on bankers, financial institutions and others accused of laundering cybercrime proceeds to fund North Korea’s illegal nuclear weapons program.
China’s military buildup, risky behavior demand response, Australian defense minister says
Australia’s efforts to protect its sea trade routes, including through the South China Sea, are increasingly dangerous as Beijing undertakes the “biggest military buildup in
Donald Trump’s disapproval rating jumps to 58 percent
The approval rating for United States President Donald Trump remains at its lowest level since he began his second term in January, according to a
Trump faces prospect of congressional vote on releasing Epstein files
Donald Trump is facing the prospect of a politically damaging congressional vote on releasing the Jeffery Epstein files after attempts to press two female members of Congress to