Capabilities
U.S. Coast Guard joins Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal for first time
Politics
China bans N. Zealand lawmakers, expels NY Times reporter over Taiwan
Capabilities
India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
Science & Technology
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
Economy
Australia advances $486.7 million project to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths
Canberra's approval of the Japanese-backed project comes as the Australian government forces China-linked investors to sell their stakes in a separate rare earth developer.
Diplomacy
Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang as China stays silent on denuclearization
Security
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
'You cannot tell me that I cannot recognize Taiwan,' Palau's president said, defending ties with Taipei as Taiwan's vice president prepares to visit.
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Officials described the latest border talks as constructive, but analysts say key disputes remain far from resolved.
Capabilities
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
Security
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
Security
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Security
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Security
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
Security
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Security
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Security
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Security
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Security
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Security
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
Security
Dutch warship visits Manila
Security
Sony-TSMC sensor venture strengthens Japan's AI supply chain ambitions
Security
Waking the 'sleeping giant': India rises into its role in great power competition
Security
Western allies expand Philippines' Luzon corridor to strengthen Indo-Pacific supply chains
