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US-China relations
The US is shifting THAAD to the Middle East. What does that mean for China?
Analysts warn of a regional capability gap in the wake of US redeployment of anti-missile system to the Middle East.
14 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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North Korea
North Korea launches 10 missiles as South Korea, US conduct military exercises
14 Mar 2026 - 3:11PM
US, Israel war on Iran
More than 2,000 Marines leave Japan for Middle East as Iran war intensifies
14 Mar 2026 - 12:52PM
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North Korea
Trump tells South Korea he is only leader who can break North Korean deadlock
Trump was interested to know if North Korea’s Kim Jong-un would be open to meeting him, South Korean prime minister said.
14 Mar 2026 - 9:47AM
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China's military weapons
China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war
Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:45PM
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Australia
Australia walks ‘very fine line’ with Gulf deployment amid Iran war
Analysts say the defensive deployment reflects Canberra’s attempt to balance alliance pressure with fears of deeper involvement in the conflict.
13 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
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Science
China beats US, Japan in carbon-fibre arms race with world’s first T1200 factory
‘Black gold’ fibre deemed transformative for energy and military purposes, EV innovations, medical devices and low-altitude economy.
13 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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Japan
In Japan, video of exhausted Takaichi sparks health fears ahead of US trip
The prime minister is expected to announce Tokyo’s participation in the US’ ‘Golden Dome’ missile defence system when she meets Trump.
13 Mar 2026 - 3:21PM
North Korea
US sanctions 2 firms, 6 individuals for funding North Korean weapons
North Korea-linked IT workers raised nearly US$800 million in 2024 by defrauding or stealing data to blackmail American companies.
13 Mar 2026 - 9:35AM
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Nato
Serbia confirms it owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak
‘We have a significant number of those missiles and we will have even more,’ Aleksandar Vucic said, adding they were ‘extremely effective’.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:47AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US warns of possible strikes on Iran ports as Hormuz becomes flashpoint
US military considers civilian ports to be legitimate targets, prompting a threat from Iran that no location in the Gulf would remain safe.
12 Mar 2026 - 4:43PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Why China may gain from US moving military assets for Iran war
‘Any weakening’ of US presence in Asia-Pacific will work to someone’s advantage, ‘and you can imagine who that is’: cross-strait adviser.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:55PM
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The Philippines
As US missiles leave South Korea, the Philippines asks: are we next?
South Korea couldn’t stop the pull-out. Now, Manila must figure out if it is indeed a strategic partner or just another supply depot.
11 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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South Korea
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South Korea grapples with ‘clear reality’ of US forces shifting role on peninsula
Analysts say reports of US moving assets from Korean peninsula to Middle East marks shift in role of American forces stationed in South Korea.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
South Korea
South Korea gets wake-up call as US diverts military assets to Middle East
President Lee Jae Myung urges South Korea to boost its own defence amid reports of US military assets being redeployed to the Middle East.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
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Iran war exposes the risks of being a US ally
Iranian attacks on US partners in the Gulf should make America’s allies in Asia rethink their security ties with Washington.
11 Mar 2026 - 5:30AM
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2026 Trump-Xi summit
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Could China’s rare earth supplies dictate how long US strikes on Iran go on?
The American military’s dependence on Chinese sources gives Beijing leverage in the lead-up to Trump’s trip, sources say.
10 Mar 2026 - 11:59PM
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US-China relations
From ‘love and hate’ to nationalism, can Xi and Trump rebalance ties?
Chinese scholars say the US-China relationship has changed, and there’s a chance for the two powers to steer away from confrontation.
11 Mar 2026 - 12:58AM
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Korean peninsula
‘Terrible consequences’: North Korea hits out over US-South Korea drills
Sister of North Korean leader says 11-day Freedom Shield exercise to harm regional stability.
10 Mar 2026 - 3:19PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Australia to send missiles to UAE, deploy reconnaissance plane, but no troops
Prime minister emphasises ‘purely defensive’ role for Australia as Iranian strikes escalate across the Gulf.
10 Mar 2026 - 9:15AM
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US-China trade war
US to counter China’s critical minerals dominance with innovative upgrades
New improvements in recycling electronic waste, refining and processing can close the gap on China, says Department of Energy official.
10 Mar 2026 - 6:34AM
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United States
Anthropic sues Trump administration as row over AI use by military deepens
The Pentagon blacklisted the start-up after it refused to let its technology be used for fully autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
10 Mar 2026 - 1:13PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Nato intercepts Iran missile fired towards Turkey
There was a similar incident last week, with the latest Nato interception coming amid Iran’s targeting of several nations as it retaliates.
9 Mar 2026 - 10:55PM
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War and conflict
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Superpower contest puts Iran, Panama, Venezuela and Greenland on one map
When one crisis touches canal access, another hits crude and a third touches the Strait of Hormuz, it is hard to call these a coincidence.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Macron to visit Cyprus, French warships deployed as war in Middle East rages
The president’s visit will demonstrate France’s solidarity with Cyprus following Iranian strikes and underscore the importance of maritime security in the region.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:14PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Is Trump’s China trip still on? Despite Iran, Wang Yi sees potential
Chinese foreign minister suggests the summit with Xi is still on track and high-level engagement remains key.
9 Mar 2026 - 12:27AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Israel hits Iran oil facility, as PM Netanyahu warns of ‘many surprises’
This appears to be the first time a civil industrial facility has been targeted in the war.
8 Mar 2026 - 12:06PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran vows more attacks in Gulf despite president’s apology
Tehran says it will continue drone and missile strikes on sites in neighbouring countries that are ‘at the disposal of the enemy’.
8 Mar 2026 - 4:55AM
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