Chinese arms exports face fresh scrutiny over unreliability, deficient maintenance

US seizes oil tanker after 10,000 mile pursuit

The interception of the Aquila II, a tanker carrying sanctioned crude, highlights Washington's ability to track and lawfully seize vessels operating far from US shores.

Japan courts Australia over rare earths as tensions with China rise

Japan once imported 90% of its critical minerals from China, but now that level is 70%. Importing Australian rare earths would send an even more powerful message to Beijing.