Trump hits Russian oil companies with long-threatened sanctions
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he felt it “was time” to hit Russia with tougher sanctions, a major escalation amid his latest push to
Trump says U.S. cattle ranchers ‘don’t understand’ tariffs after some slam Argentine beef plan
Key Points President Donald Trump on Wednesday said U.S. cattle ranchers “don’t understand” how they have benefitted from his tariffs, adding that they “have to get their prices down.” The admonition came
Trump Administration Cuts Cyberdefense Even as Threats Grow
Cybersecurity, once a secondary concern in presidential discourse, has become a top-tier issue, with the U.S. standing at the crossroads of digital defense, innovation, and
As Philippines lags peers, government bets on China eVisa restart
The Philippines is counting on the resumption of a eVisa program for Chinese tourists in November to help close a widening gap in tourist arrivals,
Philippine Forces Practice Defending Strategic Island Near South China Sea
Philippine forces trained last week to defend Balabac, a strategic island in Palawan that is set to host a new military base dedicated to South
Taiwan Is Not for Sale – America Can Make a Good Deal With China Without Abandoning the Island
When U.S. President Donald Trump meets with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in the coming weeks and months—likely starting next week at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
China to hold celebration for contested Taiwan ‘retrocession’ anniversary
China will hold a celebration of the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s “retrocession” to Chinese rule, the government said on Wednesday, while sources told Reuters it
Japan speeding missile deployments to enhance deterrence as threats rise
Japan’s accelerated deployment of its upgraded standoff missile system marks a strategic shift, with Tokyo seeking to bolster its deterrence amid growing regional threats, particularly
Philippine, U.S. forces conduct Information Warfighter Exercise
Philippine and United States forces challenged their planning, coordination and adaptation skills during an Information Warfighter Exercise (IWX) in September 2025 designed to prepare them
On-time delivery of US F-16V fighter jets looks ‘challenging’, Taiwan defence chief warns
Taiwan‘s defence ministry said on Friday it was aiming for delivery of the first new F-16V fighter jets by the end of this year, blaming “acute fluctuations”