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Japan Secures $6.5 Billion Australian Warship Deal as Tokyo Expands Defense Export Footprint
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. 
Japan has secured its largest-ever defense export deal, winning a A$10 billion ($6.5 billion) contract to supply the Australian Navy with 11 Mogami-class multi-role frigates, a move seen as a strategic push to deepen military ties between the two U.S. allies amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific. -
India Blasts U.S. and EU Over 'Hypocrisy' on Russian Trade After Trump Threatens 25% Tariff
India lashed out at the United States and the European Union this week, accusing both of hypocrisy over their criticism of New Delhi's Russian oil imports, as President Donald Trump escalated his threats to impose steep new tariffs on Indian goods. The clash risks further straining economic ties between two key geopolitical partners amid a growing global energy realignment. 
India lashed out at the United States and the European Union this week, accusing both of hypocrisy over their criticism of New Delhi's Russian oil imports, as President Donald Trump escalated his threats to impose steep new tariffs on Indian goods. The clash risks further straining economic ties between two key geopolitical partners amid a growing global energy realignment. -
Russia Abandons Missile Deployment Ban, Citing U.S. Threats in Europe and Asia
Russia announced Monday it will no longer observe its moratorium on deploying land-based short- and medium-range missiles, citing the United States and NATO's expanding missile activities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The move marks a further unraveling of the arms control architecture that once governed U.S.-Russia nuclear stability. 
Russia announced Monday it will no longer observe its moratorium on deploying land-based short- and medium-range missiles, citing the United States and NATO's expanding missile activities in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The move marks a further unraveling of the arms control architecture that once governed U.S.-Russia nuclear stability. -
India, Philippines Conduct First Joint Naval Drill in South China Sea, Prompting Chinese Response
India and the Philippines launched their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea this week, marking a significant move in Indo-Pacific military partnerships and drawing scrutiny from Beijing. The two-day drill, which began Sunday, occurred within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and featured vessels from both nations sailing together through the disputed maritime region. 
India and the Philippines launched their first joint naval exercises in the South China Sea this week, marking a significant move in Indo-Pacific military partnerships and drawing scrutiny from Beijing. The two-day drill, which began Sunday, occurred within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and featured vessels from both nations sailing together through the disputed maritime region. -
South Korea Dismantles Border Loudspeakers as Kim Jong Un’s Sister Rejects Reconciliation
South Korea's military has begun dismantling a series of loudspeakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts along the heavily fortified border, in what Seoul calls a "practical measure" to reduce tensions with Pyongyang. 
South Korea's military has begun dismantling a series of loudspeakers used for anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts along the heavily fortified border, in what Seoul calls a "practical measure" to reduce tensions with Pyongyang. -
Netanyahu Pressures Red Cross Over Gaza Hostages as Hamas Demands Airstrike Halt and Aid Corridors
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested the International Red Cross to provide immediate humanitarian aid to hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, amid rising domestic unrest, international outrage over hostage videos, and stalled ceasefire negotiations. 
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested the International Red Cross to provide immediate humanitarian aid to hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, amid rising domestic unrest, international outrage over hostage videos, and stalled ceasefire negotiations. -
France, U.K., and Canada to Recognize Palestinian State at U.N. as Gaza Death Toll Tops 60,000
France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, marking a sharp diplomatic break with Israel and the United States amid escalating criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza. The declarations come as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 60,000, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health, and humanitarian agencies warn of imminent famine. 
France, the United Kingdom, and Canada have announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly in September, marking a sharp diplomatic break with Israel and the United States amid escalating criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza. The declarations come as the death toll in Gaza surpasses 60,000, according to the Hamas-run Ministry of Health, and humanitarian agencies warn of imminent famine. -
Trump Envoy Visits Gaza as U.S.-Backed Aid Sites Called ‘Death Traps’ by Rights Groups
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, visited a humanitarian aid site in Rafah, Gaza, on Friday amid intensifying international condemnation over Israel's blockade and what humanitarian agencies are calling a man-made famine. Witkoff's visit to the site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation comes as nearly 900 Palestinians have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces while attempting to access aid, according to United Nations estimates. 
President Donald Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, visited a humanitarian aid site in Rafah, Gaza, on Friday amid intensifying international condemnation over Israel's blockade and what humanitarian agencies are calling a man-made famine. Witkoff's visit to the site operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation comes as nearly 900 Palestinians have reportedly been killed by Israeli forces while attempting to access aid, according to United Nations estimates. -
8.7-Magnitude Earthquake Near Russia Triggers Tsunami Alerts Across Pacific, Hawaii Braces for Impact
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific, including in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. 
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, prompting tsunami warnings and watches across the Pacific, including in Japan, Hawaii, Alaska, and along the U.S. West Coast. -
Russian Airstrikes Kill 19 Across Ukraine as Trump Accelerates Ceasefire Ultimatum
Russian airstrikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest 24-hour periods in weeks. The strikes came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would give Moscow "10 or 12 days" to agree to a ceasefire or face severe sanctions. 
Russian airstrikes on southeastern Ukraine killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday, in one of the deadliest 24-hour periods in weeks. The strikes came just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump declared he would give Moscow "10 or 12 days" to agree to a ceasefire or face severe sanctions.
