US, China defense chiefs talk to bridge trust gap
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin holds his first talks with his Chinese counterpart in nearly 18 months.
US allies reignite territorial feud
South Korea and Japan contest ownership of a set of tiny islets in Northeast Asia.
US ally detects China spy ship near coast
The Chinese intelligence ship was last seen entering the East China Sea last week.
US ally spots Chinese ship armed with 'autocannon'
China's coast guard has patrolled around the disputed Tokyo-held Senkaku Islands on more than 100 consecutive days.
China sanctions US companies over Taiwan arms sales
China seeks to punish American defense contractors for their role in the longstanding U.S.-Taiwan security partnership.
China's ships sail near disputed islands US has pledged to defend
Observers believe Beijing means to establish the impression of de facto control over the Senkaku Islands, forcing the U.S. to clarify its defense obligations.
US ally intercepts Chinese warships in Pacific
Tokyo is wary of Beijing's growing hard power, as well as its increasing political and military alignment with Moscow.
Kim Jong Un threatens North Korea's enemies with "death blow"
Kim was pictured inspecting maps and models of South Korea in a pointed message to the U.S. ally.
US and ally stand their ground amid China tensions
The U.S. Navy remained in the contested South China Sea this week, despite ongoing protests by Beijing.
US ally shows off game-changing carrier upgrade
Japan's helicopter destroyer has completed the first stage of its modifications after two years.
Russian spy ship scans US ally's territory
A Russian intelligence ship sailed along Japanese shores for at least 10 days from late March to early April, Tokyo said.
North Korean paratroopers injured in Kim-led drills, agency says
The large-scale training exercise appeared to be a direct response to the annual Freedom Shield war games held by the U.S. and South Korea.
Russia's nuclear bombers patrol waters near US allies
The pair of Russian long-range strategic bombers were accompanied by two fighter escorts in the Sea of Japan last week.
Chinese spy plane detected flying into Pacific
The intelligence-gathering aircraft flew the same route for the second time this month.
Putin sends Russia's top spy to North Korea
Moscow and Pyongyang continue to show off a deepening strategic friendship.
US ally scrambles jets to intercept Chinese spy drone
The long-range reconnaissance drone may have entered the Sea of Japan via North Korea or Russia.
US ally shadows Russian and Chinese navy ships
Chinese and Russian naval forces in the Pacific have remained active in recent weeks ahead of likely joint exercises this summer.
Data tracks China's "intrusions" in neighbour's territory
China's coast guard has entered waters around the disputed Senkaku Islands for 96 consecutive days, Japan says.
Air quality data reveals most polluted major US cities in 2023
Columbus, Ohio, was the most polluted major U.S. city for the second year running.
Russian warship maneuvers captured by US ally in Pacific
Russia's Pacific Fleet has ramped up its naval exercises in recent weeks.
Chinese navy destroyer spotted off neighbor's shores
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said it detected six Chinese warships in nearby waters on Thursday.
Chinese banks tighten financial noose around Russia
Russian importers have reported experiencing more trouble settling cross-border payments.
Chinese ships intrude into waters in disputed islets, US ally says
Four Chinese coast guard ships were detected in the Japan-held Senkaku islands on Wednesday, Tokyo said.
China puts on major show of force around neighbor
Taipei on Thursday reported the largest Chinese aircraft incursion of the year into its air defense zone.
Russian fleet ramps up naval exercises near US allies
Russia's Pacific Fleet has held at least three live-fire exercises in the last 10 days.
Driver crashes into multiple vehicles in downtown Beijing—Images
Authorities said a 21-year-old man was detained after the mass casualty incident.
Map shows Chinese navy ships heading for possible Russia meet
A fleet of Chinese naval vessels have sailed into the Sea of Japan this week.
US ally tracks Chinese warships into Pacific
The latest disclosure by the Japanese Defense Ministry paints a broader picture of Chinese military maneuvers since early March.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un rides armored car gifted by Vladimir Putin
North Korean state media said the luxury limo symbolized the closer relationship between the two leaders.
Map shows North Korea's ballistic missile paths
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula are running high after a record number of missile tests by the North last year.
