Putin says Russia may change its nuclear doctrine, warns South Korea not to aid Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that Russia was thinking about possible changes to its doctrine on the use of nuclear weapons.
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‘Asian version of Nato’: North Korea slams joint drills by US, South Korea and Japan
North Korea criticised the trilateral “Freedom Edge” military exercise by South Korea, Japan and the United States held this month, state media said on Sunday, saying such drills show the relationship among three countries has developed into “the Asian version of Nato”.
After its anti-China Covid jab fake news campaign, the US has to regain Asean’s trust
The clandestine operation, which involved creating fake social media accounts impersonating Filipinos and utilising the #ChinaAngVirus hashtag to spread anti-vaccine messaging, was an egregious violation of trust. It cynically exploited the vulnerabilities and insecurities of populations desperate for life-saving vaccines.
Philippines’ dithering over South China Sea clash fuelled by US doubts
The dithering and seemingly confused statements from Philippine officials, however, are a reflection of fears of unwanted escalation and, crucially, doubts over the extent of America’s commitment to come to the country’s aid.
Okinawa rape revives opposition to American bases
Although another American serviceman has been charged with sexual assault in Okinawa, provoking outrage among the local population and putting the large and controversial US military presence on the island back in the headlines, fear of China appears to have combined with a phenomenon that may be termed “base fatigue” to mute popular anger.
Southeast Asia has its reasons for pivoting to BRICS
Southeast Asia’s sudden pivot toward the BRICS nations is a global game-changer that few in Washington saw coming.
Japan protests sex assault cases involving US military on Okinawa and their delayed disclosure
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government protested Friday to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which were only recently made public.
As Assange walks free, multifaceted threats to journalism and the truth are bigger than ever
The now famous Collateral Murder video released by WikiLeaks showing the US army shooting civilians, including children, in Baghdad and laughing about it was very difficult viewing.
US urged to take firm steps in support of Philippines amid rising South China Sea tensions
“We urge the [People’s Republic of China] to cease harassment of Philippine vessels lawfully operating in the Philippine exclusive economic zone,” the envoy added, stressing Manila’s “sovereign rights” and “freedoms of navigation” in the South China Sea for all ships.