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U.S. Marines push antiship missiles to edge of Philippine island chain
Crime & Justice
U.S. expands sanctions on Chinese firms linked to Iran's shadow oil trade
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Japan's combat role at Balikatan signals new phase in Philippine drills
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Taiwan targets drone output surge as exports soar
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Japan, Philippines vow to speed up transfer of navy destroyer escorts
The Philippines is expecting delivery of used Japanese destroyer escorts, which would help it stand up to the Chinese navy until it can obtain new warships.
Security
Philippines warns Chinese research vessel in disputed S. China Sea waters
Capabilities
Taiwan's Han Kuang computer drills shift toward urban warfare, joint defense
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.'
Security
Indonesia weighs US overflight request as air corridor debate grows
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US, Philippines plan artificial-intelligence-driven industrial hub to reduce dependence on China
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India, S. Korea forge economic ties to reduce dependence on Chinese supply chain
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Philippines counters renewed Chinese claims on 2 fronts
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Senior Taiwanese official reveals positions of Chinese warships surrounding island
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Japan, Australia join largest Salaknib drills in Philippines
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India rises in US tech supply chain as Chinese share of sales erodes
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US and allies keep undersea edge over China
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US interceptions spotlight risks from Iran-linked 'dark fleet' tankers
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Balikatan 2026 opens with expanded allied drills in Philippines
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US expands maritime crackdown on Iran's illicit shipping fleets
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US boards Iran-linked tanker in Indian Ocean as maritime crackdown expands
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Philippines sets sovereignty bar for any oil deal with China in disputed waters
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New Zealand and Cook Islands sign defense pact, sidelining China
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China tech sharpens Iran's strike chain, raising Middle East risks
