Iran’s top diplomat issues most direct threat yet to US as crackdown over protests squeezes nation
Iran’s foreign minister issued the most direct threat yet Wednesday against the United States after Tehran’s bloody crackdown…
Type 075 amphibious assault ship, the PLA’s ‘light aircraft carrier’ that is key to Taiwan
December was a record-breaking month and busier than ever for the Hainan, China’s first Type 075 amphibious assault…
7 Conflicts to watch in 2026
As the conflict in Ukraine continues through 2026, the Kremlin indicates that military operations will proceed until its…
The U.S. Navy Sent a Nuclear Aircraft Carrier and Seawolf-Class ‘Stealth’ Sub Into China’s Backyard
Key Points and Summary – In December 2025, the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group deployed to…
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president | Politics News
Opposition parties accuse President Lai and Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid. Taiwan’s opposition parties…
Asian Angle | Is the new Philippines-Germany defence pact built to last?
The Philippines and Germany have entered a new chapter in their bilateral relations this year, placing special emphasis…
Japan and Australia urge calm after Chinese radar locks on Japanese jets
Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, center, speaks to the media, as Japan announced that a Chinese military aircraft…
New oilfield development project comes online offshore China
Chinese state-owned oil and gas giant China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) has brought on stream an oilfield…
US arms deal still up in the air after Hegseth visit to Vietnam
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Despite U.S. interest in deeper military ties with Vietnam, the Nov. 2…
Avoiding ‘strategic suicide’: Vietnam’s US-Russia-China diplomatic dance
Half a century after the fall of Saigon, the United States and Vietnam are edging towards deeper defence…
US defense secretary urges Southeast Asia to counter China’s actions
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday urged Southeast Asian nations to stand…
Asean must remain ‘beacon of neutrality and safe harbour’ amid geopolitical conflicts, says Tok Mat
KUALA LUMPUR: The Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) has welcomed efforts to establish a cessation of violence in…