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.

Taiwan's president completes Eswatini trip despite Chinese airspace pressure

China tried in vain to keep Lai Ching-te from visiting Taiwan's only ally in Africa. Lai vowed not to 'shrink back because of suppression.'