Japan to Elect New Prime Minister Amid China Tensions
As Japan increases its regional leadership in combating geopolitical tensions with China, the next Japanese prime minister will decide the country’s future direction, including...
US Forces Ready With a ‘Range of Options’ to Deal With South China Sea Aggression, US Admiral Says
BAGUIO, Philippines—American forces are ready with a “range of options” to deal with increasing acts of aggression in the disputed South China Sea if...
Spanish YouTube Chef Gets Life in Prison for Murder in Thailand
BANGKOK—A court in Thailand on Thursday found Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a member of a famous Spanish acting family, guilty of premeditated murder and sentenced...
US National Security Adviser Meets With CCP Leader to Steady Bilateral Ties
Jake Sullivan and Xi Jinping discussed issues including Taiwan, the South China Sea, and Russia’s war in Ukraine, according to the White House. U.S....
CEO of South Korean Battery Manufacturer Arrested Over Fatal Factory Fire
Battery fires are under the microscope in South Korea after a series of blazes, including one in June at a lithium battery plant that...
China Conducts Military Drills on Yunnan Border as Burma Conflict Heats Up
The civil war in Burma has intensified this year despite efforts by Beijing to exert its influence on both the Burmese junta and rebel...
‘Increasingly Complex’ Threats Facing Pacific Nations: NZ Defence Ministry
The Defence Ministry warns international rules-based system is increasingly being ignored by some states, leading to a higher threat level for the Pacific. New...
Land Reclamation the Answer to Pacific’s Climate Risks, Says PNG Leader
James Marape wants the Pacific to tackle climate change head-on, taking direct measures rather than forcing people to leave their homelands. Papua New Guinea...
PM Questions Journalist’s Ethics for Releasing Off the Record Video
Australia’s leader has questioned the ethics of a journalist who recorded a private conversation which he says was misconstrued. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese...