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The great Indo-Pacific hedge - deeper defence ties as US doubts grow and China ascendsNations in the Indo-Pacific are boosting their defense capabilities and cooperation. This is happening as China's military grows and the Un...
US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia alliesUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties wit...
Pentagon chief urges allies to boost defence spending amid 'alarm' over China's buildupPentagon chief Pete Hegseth has voiced concerns over China's military expansion in the Pacific. He noted widespread alarm across the region...
Military exercise Pragati concludes in Meghalaya with participation from 13 nationsArmies from 13 nations converged in Meghalaya for the 'Pragati 2026' military exercise. Soldiers trained in counter-insurgency operations a...
Australia, Japan, US and India foreign ministers to meet in New Delhi on Tuesday for Quad talksForeign ministers from Australia, India, Japan, and the U.S. are meeting in New Delhi. They aim to revitalize the Quad group. Concerns abou...
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
Latecomer Japan eyes slice of rising global defence spendingJapan has ended its long-standing ban on exporting lethal weapons. This move aims to position the nation in the global defense market. Whil...
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
Global Markets: Uncertain global outlook keeps investors balancing risk and opportunityMarkets start the week on a positive note as Donald Trump signals possible easing of the Iran conflict, supporting global equities. However...
War revives stagflation dangers for global economyGlobal economic outlook faces uncertainty as seven weeks of Middle East conflict impact growth and inflation. Business surveys from Austral...
AI drives Indian IT companies to cut US jobsIndian IT firms are increasing job cuts in the US, with layoffs expected to accelerate due to AI's growing influence and slowing deal-makin...
First US-Japan-Philippines summit to boost defence tiesLeaders from Japan and the Philippines are set to meet in Washington for a trilateral summit aimed at strengthening defense ties. This foll...
China gets increasingly rambunctious in South China SeaChairman Xi Jinping's hardening stance against the Philippines has led to increased aggression by the China Coast Guard (CCG) in the South ...
Marcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the PhilippinesPhilippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted growing tensions in the South China Sea due to China's escalating presence near Fil...
Japan, Philippines to hold first joint air force exercisesThe announcement comes as other allies of the United States take greater steps to preserve freedom of navigation and overflight in the regi...
Philippine envoy confident Rodrigo Duterte will back revamped United States defence pactDuterte unilaterally cancelled the VFA last year in an angry rebuke after an ally was denied a U.S. visa, but twice suspended its terminati...