Diplomacy
India, S. Korea forge economic ties to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chain
Diplomacy
Philippines counters renewed Chinese claims on 2 fronts
Security
Senior Taiwanese official reveals positions of Chinese warships surrounding island
Capabilities
Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
Diplomacy
Japan, Australia reinforce alliance on defense, energy and critical minerals
Sanae Takaichi's first visit to Canberra as prime minister has yielded a broad set of agreements as the allies mark a half-century of formal friendship.
Security
Indonesia weighs US overflight request as air corridor debate grows
Economy
US, Philippines plan artificial-intelligence-driven industrial hub to reduce dependence on China
India rises in US tech supply chain as Chinese share of sales erodes
In 2025, India took away from China about 40% of the US market for imported smartphones, according to a study published in March.
US and allies keep undersea edge over China
US and allied submarines still hold the edge. China's 'Transparent Ocean' push cannot match Western stealth, doctrine, communications and coalition strength in the Indo-Pacific.
Crime & Justice
US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
Economy
Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
Economy
US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
Economy
US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean as maritime crackdown expands
Economy
Philippines sets sovereignty bar for any oil deal with China in disputed waters
Economy
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign defense pact, sidelining China
Economy
China tech sharpens Iran's strike chain, raising Middle East risks
Economy
US, Japan, Philippines deepen 'denial strategy', increase burden sharing
Economy
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters after cyanide seized from vessels
Economy
US lawmakers propose bill to bolster Taiwan undersea cable resilience against China
Economy
Japan's diplomatic bluebook 'downgrades' Chinese ties, highlights threat
Economy
India deploys stealth frigate, nuclear submarine in signal to China
Economy
Taiwanese KMT chair's outreach to China draws international backlash
Economy
Scholars seek legal clarity, transparency in W. Philippine Sea
Economy
Fast, far and precise: US forces deploy HIMARS in Exercise Cobra Gold
