Japan PM fails to achieve breakthrough in row with China – but polling shows public backs her
When she selected her wardrobe for this weekend’s G20 summit in South Africa, Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, took extra care to choose something that –
How a 747 ended up in the South China Sea
The Hong Kong Air Accident Investigation Authority (AAIA) has released its preliminary report into the airACT Boeing 747 freighter accident that occurred on 20 October.
Xi Presses Trump on Taiwan as They Agree to Meet in China in April
In an unusual move, Xi Jinping, the leader of China, called President Trump. The two spoke about trade, Taiwan and Ukraine, according to separate official
China asks Japan to ‘unequivocally’ state its ‘consistent position’ on Taiwan
China on Tuesday asked Japan to “unequivocally” state its “consistent position” on Taiwan, while Tokyo stressed it “totally maintains” its position on the island and
Philippines debuts anti-ship missile batteries as Marine Corps marks 75 years
The Philippine Marine Corps unveiled its first supersonic anti-ship missile battery in early November 2025, a milestone that dovetails with deepening defense collaboration. The BrahMos
‘Return’ to China not an option for Taiwan’s people, premier says responding to Xi
Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Tuesday that a “return” to China is not an option for the island’s 23 million people, after Chinese President
Hong Kong Leader Questions Japan Ties Over Taiwan Remarks
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee cast doubt on the value of exchanges with Japan due to “extremely erroneous remarks” that damaged the atmosphere for
Japan ‘crossed a red line’ with Taiwan remarks, Chinese foreign minister says
apan “crossed a red line” with comments by its new leader suggesting a potential military intervention over Taiwan, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.
Japan’s visa fees are set to jump. Will it worsen foreign labour shortages?
Japan’s plan to sharply raise residency visa fees for foreigners to levels comparable with Western countries has split opinion among expatriates, who fear the move
India’s submarine deficit persists as China bolsters Pakistan’s undersea power
The Indian Navy has marked a milestone with the launch of its first locally made anti-submarine ship, but it still faces a naval capabilities gap