U.S. keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese demands, and is testing the…
China is testing the limits of a critical U.S.-Philippines defense pact — will Washington respond?
China has stepped up its aggression against the Philippines in the contested waters of the South China Sea, calling into…
Biden warns on Beijing’s South China Sea moves in Philippines-Japan summit
Long-simmering tensions between China and its neighbors took center stage on Thursday as leaders of the U.S., Japan and the Philippines gathered at the White House…
Biden and Japan’s Kishida forge new partnership, eyeing China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday unveiled plans for military cooperation and projects ranging from missiles to moon landings, strengthening their…
Senior U.S. diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan
The State Department’s No. 2 diplomat suggested on Wednesday that the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the U.S. could help deter any…
Biden to host Japan PM Kishida, Philippines President Marcos for White House summit
President Joe Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month amid growing…
Vice President Harris will face doubts and dysfunction at the Southeast Asian nations summit
Vice President Kamala Harris will deepen her outreach to Southeast Asia this week at an international summit in Jakarta, Indonesia, where she’ll…
