A sailor walks past the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle, berthed at the former US naval base in Subic Bay north of Manila on Sunday Rising tensions in the South China Sea have …
Cook Islands strikes deal with China on seabed minerals Cook Islands leader Mark Brown (L), pictured in 2024, says a deal with China supports a broader pact on cooperation in trade, investment and the …
Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region. Japan and the Philippines have agreed to boost …
Analysts say Malaysia’s relatively lower cost of living, favourable property market, and less competitive work environment are key factors attracting professionals, retirees, and investors from China. – NSTP FILE PIC KUALA LUMPUR: Frustrated with …
The ‘substantial’ cuts are expected to affect both US and local employees and are part of Trump’s drive to overhaul the corps worldwide The United States is set to cut the size of its …
US calls out ‘dangerous’ Chinese helicopter maneuvers as tensions rise over South China Sea Brad Lendon A Chinese military helicopter flies close to a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic aircraft, above Scarborough Shoal …
Indonesia is set to become the first to receive a type of new advanced drone, Bayraktar TB3 from the Turkish defense company Baykar, according to an Anadolu Agency (AA) report Wednesday. Turkish defense manufacturer …
Sunday, 16 Feb 2025 11:25 AM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 — Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is confident that the proposed “Six Countries, One Destination” initiative will solidify Asean’s status as a …
By Hanna Guggal and Mariam Ali United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, and reciprocal tariffs on countries levelling duties on US goods. On …
By Y. Tony Yang The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has long been a cornerstone of US foreign policy, advancing not only humanitarian aid but also the US’ strategic interests worldwide. The …