Japan voices ‘full’ trust in U.S. after Trump questions security pact
Japan on Friday expressed its “full confidence” that the U.S. will fulfill its obligations under a bilateral security treaty to defend the Asian nation, after
Trump’s speech to Congress: America First in trade and alliances
In what might have been the longest presidential address to Congress in American history—an hour and forty minutes without intermission—President Donald Trump delivered a performance
Britain concerned with Beijing’s ‘dangerous’ South China Sea activity and says the Philippines is facing the sharp end
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed “dangerous and destabilising” activity by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, following a weekend visit to
US Ally Challenging Chinese Presence Near Coast
The Philippines has released a video of the Chinese coast guard continuing to operate in the waters off the Southeast Asian country’s main island of
Philippines says acts in national interest in South China Sea
China should recognise that the Philippines is an independent and sovereign state whose actions and decisions are driven entirely by national interest and not at
As undersea cables break off Europe and Taiwan, proving sabotage is tough
When Taiwan seized a Chinese-crewed cargo ship suspected of deliberately severing one of its undersea telecom cables last month, authorities pledged to “make every effort
Ma attends NIA hearing on ‘China, Taipei’ remark
Former president Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday attended a session organized by the National Immigration Agency (NIA) regarding comments denigrating Taiwan’s sovereignty made by one of
China vows utmost efforts for ‘peaceful reunification’ with Taiwan
China will exert utmost efforts to realise “peaceful reunification” with Taiwan, but will take all necessary steps to safeguard China’s territorial integrity, its foreign ministry
Exclusive: Top US Marine says ‘crisis’ with amphibious ships causing coverage gaps
A shortage of amphibious warfare ships for commanders across the globe has reached a breaking point, with defense officials warning VOA the crisis has triggered
America and Ukraine prepare for brutal negotiations
FOR TEN DAYS, since the shouting-match in the Oval Office, Ukraine has been scorched by Donald Trump’s wrath. Now comes a moment of catharsis—or another