Pacific
The Qatar lesson: How small states wield outsized power in a connected world - opinion
In the age of globalization, new tools of influence have entered the arena. In the past, a country’s power was measured by the number of tanks, aircraft, and soldiers at its disposal.
US strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific kills two
'A historic step': Sa'ar attends opening of Fiji's new Israel embassy after 30 years
Two Singaporeans confirmed dead in Indonesia volcano eruption, bodies found
Hegseth says he would have ordered second strike on Caribbean vessel
"I fully support that strike," Hegseth said at the Reagan National Defense Forum in Simi Valley, California. "I would have made the same call myself."
US military says it killed four men in strike on suspected drug vessel
"Intelligence confirmed that the vessel was carrying illicit narcotics and transiting along a known narco-trafficking route in the Eastern Pacific," the US military said in a statement on X/Twitter.
Why the Indo-Pacific now matters more than ever for Israel- opinion
The war with Iran fundamentally altered Israel’s threat perception and the global response patterns around it
Japan warns citizens in China about safety as diplomatic crisis deepens
The alert was emitted amid a deepening dispute between Asia's two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan.
Indonesia landslide kills 11 in Central Java, official says 12 missing
The landslide in the city of Cilacap buried a dozen houses in Cibeunying village.
Japan asks China to take steps after it discouraged visits to Japan, Kyodo reports
Japan requests that China reverse its warning against travel to Japan after comments on Taiwan sparked a diplomatic dispute.
Japanese divided on military response to China over Taiwan, Kyodo poll shows
A survey shows that over half of the population backed Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's plan to increase defense spending.
Israel deepens Oceanic ties as dep. FM Sharren Haskel looks to unlock potential across the Pacific
DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel's visit included key discussions on diplomacy, agriculture, innovation, technology, and even a potential Fijian role in Gaza peacekeeping.
US will 'stoutly defend' its interests, defense secretary tells China
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned China the US will defend its interests in Asia as tensions grow over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
From Abraham Accords to I2U2: Why Israel must do more with India, UAE - analysis
The Abraham Accords opened doors for Israel, but the real strategic test lies in I2U2. Israel must act now to deepen ties with India and the UAE for enhanced security and economic growth.
