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‘China is angry’: Taiwan anxiety rises as sabre-rattling grows

The tank traps on the beaches of Kinmen Island are a stark reminder that Taiwan lives under the constant threat of a Chinese invasion...

Afghan accused of kidnapping American journalist sent to US for trial

An Afghan man accused of kidnapping an American journalist and two Afghan civilians in 2008 was arrested and extradited from Ukraine to the United...

Turkey sanctions over Russian arms: A ‘very real’ risk?

A US official warned Wednesday that NATO ally Turkey faced a risk of sanctions after it defiantly tested Russia's S-400 air defense system. "That risk...

US, India eye growing defense bonds driven by China mistrust

Two days of meetings by the top US and Indian diplomatic and defense chiefs in New Delhi underscored a desire for growing military cooperation...

China targets US arms producers with sanctions over $1.8bn deal

China says it will impose sanctions on top US weapons manufacturers over a massive sale of their products to Taiwan. The Pentagon approved the...

The shared civilizational aspirations of Indonesia, US and Islam

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is set to boost efforts by the world’s largest Muslim movement to re-contextualize Islam during a forthcoming visit...

WHO chief warns against ‘vaccine nationalism’

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday called for global solidarity in the rollout of any future coronavirus vaccine, as the...

What happened in the final presidential debate 2020?

  The final presidential debate of the 2020 election was a whole lot to take in. It was a start of the final stretch of...

Why did Trump call India ‘filthy’? Social media users offer novel explanations

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described the air in India and China as "filthy" as he denounced Democratic rival Joe Biden's plans to...

Will Israel be strongest military power in Middle East much longer?

The United States recommitted itself to maintaining Israel's military dominance in the Middle East Thursday during a visit to the Pentagon by Israeli Defense...

Russia open to idea of military alliance with China as US steps up aggression

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he is open to the idea of establishing a military alliance between Russia and China, but not...

Pompeo to raise China concerns on Asia tour

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Wednesday he would raise concerns about China next week as he travels to India, Sri Lanka, Maldives...