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US military to build war-ready stockpile in Australia: documentsThe US military is planning a permanent war-ready stockpile of weapons for its Marine Corps on Australia's southeast coast, tender document...
World's top miners BHP, Rio Tinto see India emerging as steel's next growth frontier beyond ChinaGlobal mining giants BHP and Rio Tinto are focusing on India for future steel demand. India's rapid urbanisation and infrastructure project...
Nepal's foreign minister visits China after calling on regional rival IndiaNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal met China's top diplomat following a recent visit to India, presenting a challenge for Beijing's reg...
China's May retail sales fall for first time in over three yearsChina's economy shows a worrying split in May. While factories are humming with strong exports, consumer spending took a hit, with retail s...
China's direct missile strike threat to Australia is 'growing': ReportChina's missile power is increasing, posing a direct threat to Australia. Beijing is developing long-range and hypersonic weapons. This cap...
Why are some of Mongolia’s lakes called 'seas'? Here’s the likely reasonMongolia's landlocked geography might seem at odds with its large lakes often called "sea." This naming stems from the Mongolian word 'dala...
Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctionsPhilippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro will continue his duties despite China's sanctions. Beijing imposed penalties on Teodoro for ...
China's Ministry of State Security warns 'spy turtles' are fishing for sea secretsForeign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China's coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent r...
Taiwan says its sovereignty cannot be 'violated', as China ends coast guard patrolTaiwan's coast guard asserts its maritime sovereignty cannot be violated by China. China recently ended a patrol east of Taiwan, inspecting...
China, Taiwan spar over legality of coast guard patrols east of islandChina and Taiwan are in a dispute over Chinese coast guard patrols near Taiwan's waters. Taiwan claims these patrols are harassing merchant...
US working to release energy reserves, boost sales of gas to ASEANThe United States is taking significant steps to elevate its role in the energy landscape of ASEAN nations by releasing energy reserves and...
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key South China Sea islandsTaiwan has reported a new escalation in the South China Sea on Saturday. A Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel conducted a coordin...
Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, but later goneSatellite images revealed a structure at Scarborough Shoal's entrance last week. Later images suggest it has disappeared. The Philippines i...
China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed the...
'Quad is about doing projects for benefit of people in Indo-Pacific': MEA on China's bloc confrontation remarkIndia's Ministry of External Affairs has clarified the Quad's purpose. The four-nation bloc is focused on developmental outcomes in the Ind...
China's military says it drove away Dutch frigate in South China SeaChina's military announced it intercepted a Dutch naval vessel. The frigate De Ruyter was accused of illegally entering Chinese waters near...
China asks Quad to stop meddling in maritime affairs in its neighbourhoodChina has strongly reacted to a Quad Ministerial meeting. The meeting expressed serious concerns over the East and South China Sea situatio...