Typhoon Shanshan Makes Landfall in Japan, 3 Killed
The storm was last measured as a Category 2 Hurricane, with maximum sustained wind speeds of 100 mph. Typhoon Shanshan made landfall in southern...
House Committee Sounds Alarm Over US Drone Company’s Ties to CCP
The lawmakers say Anzu Robotics serves as a smokescreen for the sanctioned, CCP-backed DJI drone company. Two lawmakers have raised concerns about the U.S.-based...
Japan’s NHK Issues New Apology for Its Chinese Announcer Over Off-Script Anti-Japanese Comments
The minister of Japan’s Internal Affairs and Communications told reporters that the incident ‘violated the mission of public broadcasting.’ Japan Broadcasting Corp. (NHK), a...
Japan Issues Emergency Warning as Powerful Typhoon Shanshan Nears
TOKYO—Southwestern Japan braced on Wednesday for what officials say could be one of the strongest storms to ever hit the region, as some residents...
Pacific Leaders Seal Australian-Backed Regional Policing Pact
Despite misgivings by some countries as to how it will be perceived by Beijing, the Pacific Islands Forum has signed on to Australia’s Pacific...
Australia, Tuvalu to Lock in Climate Asylum Visa
The leaders of both countries heralded what Tuvalu’s PM described as a ‘groundbreaking arrangement’ which aims to help the island fight climate change. Australia...
US Open to Escorting Philippine Ships in South China Sea, Admiral Says
Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Samuel Paparo told reporters on the sidelines of a military forum in Manila on Aug. 27 that a...
Army Private Who Fled to North Korea Will Plead Guilty to Desertion
WASHINGTON—An Army private who fled to North Korea just over a year ago will plead guilty to desertion and four other charges and take...
New Zealand Leader Stands By Climate Stance Amid UN Calls for Urgent Action
Winston Peters has maintained his scepticism of the climate change consensus at the Pacific Island Forum also attended by the UN secretary-general. New Zealand’s...