insert_link World U.S and Philippines practice coastal defense Inbox The annual joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States are set to wrap in the next few days. The drills come amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, following an incident last week in which the China Coast Guard used water cannon attacks on Philippine vessels. Laura Westbrook has more. today6 May, 2024
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. today25 March, 2024
insert_link World India rejects China claim on Arunachal Pradesh as ‘absurd’……… India's Foreign Ministry has accused China of making 'absurd claims' on Indian territories. The comments come a week after Beijing protested Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to a frontier region that borders China. Neha Poonia has more. today20 March, 2024
