June 17, 2026 – Page 2 – From Inside Asia

US, Japan Reaffirm Indo-Pacific Partnership; US Senate Condemns Xi Jinping | China in Focus

Is Washington’s attention shifting away from the Indo-Pacific? Japan’s prime minister says not at all, following talks with President Donald Trump at the G7...

by China in Focus - NTD June 17, 2026

US Politics

Thune Says ‘Votes Currently Aren’t There’ to Pass SAVE America Act After Trump Demand

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said on June 16 that Republicans lack the votes to remove the legislative filibuster to pass a President...

by FIA Staff June 17, 2026

World

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) have been ranked among the top 20 in a global...

by William Yiu June 17, 2026

World

Why the US-Iran deal may fail to revive shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

As US President Donald Trump moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz through a peace deal with Iran, major shipping companies such as Maersk...

by Mia Nurmamat June 17, 2026

China Observer YouTube

China Caught Faking Again: J-10 Never Shot Down Rafale, Review Debunks Entire Claim

There is also a more uncertain strategic factor. Some observers note that the recent conflict may not be easily repeatable in Pakistan’s favor, and...

by China Observer June 17, 2026

World

The US and Iran publish their official agreement. Here’s what’s in it

A senior US official on Wednesday released the text of an agreement reached between Washington and Tehran to end the Iran war and reopen...

by Dewey Sim June 17, 2026

US Politics

Hegseth Heads to NATO Meeting as US Recalibrates European Defense Responsibilities

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.—U.S. War Secretary Pete Hegseth departed the U.S. capital region shortly after 5 a.m. on June 17 for a gathering of...

by FIA Staff June 17, 2026

China Inisights YouTube

The B-52 Crash That Revealed a 78-Year Aviation Legacy

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a critical modernization programme, ending a mission that was meant to help extend the aircraft’s service...

by China Insights June 17, 2026

US Politics

Pentagon Restores Pacific Command Name, Reversing 2018 ‘Indo-Pacific’ Rebrand

The Pentagon said on June 16 that it was restoring the name U.S. Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 decision that rebranded the command as...

by FIA Staff June 17, 2026