Afghanistan is a US election issue. Will its refugees’ voices be heard?
On the third anniversary of the US troop withdrawal, advocates push US political candidates for legal pathways for Afghan refugees.
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Philippines aims to acquire Typhon missile launcher as regional arms race intensifies
General Romeo Brawner Jnr, the country’s military chief, said on Thursday that the Philippines wanted to procure the Mid-Range Capability (MRC), or Typhon, missile system as part of Manila’s strategy to focus more on external defence.
South Korea gets closer to NATO in the Indo-Pacific
South Korea’s traditional security concerns have primarily centered on addressing immediate regional challenges, particularly the persistent threat posed by North Korea, within the framework of its longstanding alliance with the United States. However, recent developments suggest a strategic expansion of Seoul’s diplomatic and security objectives, as it seeks to engage more actively with international organizations such as NATO and other key regional actors like India and Australia.
US offer to escort Philippines’ ships in South China Sea risks clashes with Beijing
Admiral Samuel Paparo, commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, told reporters on Tuesday that the “escort of one vessel to the other is an entirely reasonable option within our Mutual Defence Treaty (MDT)”, depending on consultations between both countries.
JD Vance slams Democrats for allowing Chinese battery plant in Michigan
WASHINGTON -- U.S. Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Tuesday criticized the Democratic Party and incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris for giving Chinese battery maker Gotion access to clean-energy subsidies, during a campaign rally in Big Rapids, Michigan.
Nvidia's plunge despite big earnings ripples through Asian tech stocks
PALO ALTO, California -- U.S. chipmaker Nvidia reported another blockbuster earnings quarter on Wednesday, as tech companies around the world eagerly await its next generation Blackwell chips to further accelerate artificial intelligence development and deployment.
Was incursion of Japan airspace a ‘message’ from China over US moves in Indo-Pacific region?
A brief incursion by a Chinese reconnaissance aircraft into Japanese airspace has sparked concerned debate among analysts, who believe the act was a strategically calculated move despite protestations from Beijing that it was not intentional.
A dangerous new flashpoint is fast emerging in the South China Sea
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