Myanmar quake response hampered by lack of equipment as international teams arrive
In Myanmar, there are reports of screaming coming from piles of rubble as the window to find earthquake survivors is quickly ...
US to enhance military ties with Philippines to counter 'China's aggression' in Indo-Pacific, says defence chief Hagseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Manila recently when he said the country will enhance military ties with Philippines to counter "China's aggression" in the Indo-Pacific region.
Hegseth Pledges to Step Up Military Cooperation With Japan
The U.S. defense secretary sought to reassure its ally over security ties and vowed to speed up the creation of a joint “war-fighting headquarters” to deter China.
Foreign rescuers join frantic search for Myanmar quake survivors
The country's military chief says 1,700 people have died as a result of the quake, as Bangkok rescuers continue to search ...
Pentagon's Hegseth says US command in 'warrior' Japan being upgraded to deter China aggression
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth described Japan on Sunday as indispensable for tackling Chinese aggression and said ...
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PHL told to strike balance in US, China ties or risk economic retaliation
THE PHILIPPINES needs to strike a balance in preserving its diplomatic and trade ties with China amid Manila’s pursuit of stronger military ties with the United States or risk economic arm-twisting ...
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Pentagon chief says US will ensure 'deterrence' across Taiwan Strait
Hegseth also stopped short of publicly calling on Tokyo to hike military spending, saying in Japan he trusted the close US ...
Hegseth calls Japan indispensable in the face of Chinese aggression
U_S_ Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has called Japan an “indispensable partner” in deterring growing Chinese assertiveness in ...
US defense chief calls Japan ‘indispensable’ in countering China
Hegseth’s praise of Japan contrasts with the criticism he levelled at European allies in February, telling them they should ...
Three Chinese nationals missing off Ghana after suspected piracy kidnapping
The vessel, MENGXIN 1, is now docked at Tema Fishing Harbour, the statement said. It said Ghana's navy is investigating a ...