Economy
US, Philippines plan artificial-intelligence-driven industrial hub to reduce dependence on China
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
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.
Diplomacy
Taiwan's president completes Eswatini trip despite Chinese airspace pressure
Security
Indonesia weighs US overflight request as air corridor debate grows
Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
Japan participated in ground operations in those US-Philippine-led exercises for the first time ever. The change follows an agreement between Tokyo and Manila that took effect in 2025.
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.
Science & Technology
US and allies keep undersea edge over China
Security
US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
Security
Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
Security
US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
Security
US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean as maritime crackdown expands
Security
Philippines sets sovereignty bar for any oil deal with China in disputed waters
Security
New Zealand and Cook Islands sign defense pact, sidelining China
Security
China tech sharpens Iran's strike chain, raising Middle East risks
Security
US, Japan, Philippines deepen 'denial strategy', increase burden sharing
Security
Philippines accuses China of poisoning disputed waters after cyanide seized from vessels
Security
US lawmakers propose bill to bolster Taiwan undersea cable resilience against China
Security
Japan's diplomatic bluebook 'downgrades' Chinese ties, highlights threat
Security
India deploys stealth frigate, nuclear submarine in signal to China
Security
Taiwanese KMT chair's outreach to China draws international backlash
Security
Scholars seek legal clarity, transparency in W. Philippine Sea
