North Korea’s Kim fires vice premier over factory failures ahead of party congress
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has dismissed a vice premier over troubles in a factory modernization project, an apparent move to tighten discipline among officials and
Indo-Pacific alliances ‘strategic center of gravity’ in turbulent times
In an age of uncertainty, with global tensions at the brink of war, Indo-Pacific partners are “renewing their resolve” by strengthening their defense capabilities and
China’s 2026 Spring Festival travel rush begins, the 1st train from Beijing rolls out amid festive cheer and family reunion expectations
At 12:40 am on Monday, the K4069 train departed smoothly from Beijing West Railway Station to Nanchang, East China’s Jiangxi Province, marking the official launch
US responds to Iran’s regional war warning, issuing new threats while indicating to seek agreements; tensions high but dialogue door ajar
US President Donald Trump has reportedly responded to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after the latter warned a US strike on Iran would spark
Critics of US need to explain Australia’s place in a China-dominated region
If there is a flourishing future for Australia in a region dominated by China (and without a US presence) I want to know about it.
Resilience, cooperation, self-reliance: what the US’s strategies mean for the Indo-Pacific
The Trump administration’s new defence and security policies affect the Indo-Pacific less through fresh promises than through fresh requirements for allies—and for Australia, that shift
USAF F-35s Redeploy Across Atlantic From Puerto Rico, Final Destination Unknown
The pace of U.S. military aircraft movements to the Middle East is picking up. The flights, which potentially include F-35A stealth fighters, come amid a growing buildup
Finland Denies Being Asked To “Go Easy” On U.S. Troops In Arctic Exercise
The Finnish Army, reacting to a query from The War Zone, is pushing back on a published statement that its forces were asked to “go easy”
China navigates US threats to anchor global shipbuilding dominance in 2025
China secured the most new shipbuilding orders globally in 2025 despite a slight dip in market share, showing enduring market dominance amid industry turbulence sparked
Trump pushes Iran to reach nuclear deal amid US military buildup nearby
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that if Iran does not reach a deal over its nuclear program, “we’ll find out” whether Iran’s supreme leader