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US-China relations
Senior Democrat urges Rubio to fill Arctic post and halt rise of China, Russia
In a letter, Raja Krishnamoorthi asks US Secretary of State to restore key US role in ‘one of the world’s most strategically vital regions’.
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Ukraine war
Ukraine’s Zelensky floats referendum on territory, as US pressure mounts
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China-Japan relations
Donald Trump left facing ‘dilemma’ as China-Japan spat worsens: analyst
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China's military weapons
China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost
Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications.
11 Dec 2025 - 9:51PM
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China reveals radio comms with Japan over aerial encounter
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said radar activation is ‘standard practice’ for flight safety.
10 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
South Korea
Shaman rumours resurface as South Korea returns to Blue House
After Yoon Suk-yeol wasted millions on a move critics linked to fortune-tellers, the presidential office is returning to its historic home.
10 Dec 2025 - 8:22AM
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Ukraine war
Member of UK armed forces killed in Ukraine ‘accident’, Britain says
It marked the first time a member of the UK military had been killed in Ukraine since Russia’s 2022 invasion.
10 Dec 2025 - 1:28PM
Russia
Crew killed in Russian military plane crash during test flight
State media reported seven people were on board at the time of the crash.
9 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
US-China relations
US Congress unveils bill with curbs on China tech investment and biotech ties
NDAA package revives stalled measures on US outbound investment and biotech, signalling Capitol Hill’s hardened stance towards Beijing.
9 Dec 2025 - 6:14AM
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United States
Rubio and Hegseth discuss Indo-Pacific security with Australian counterparts
At the talks, Rubio hailed cooperation between the US and Canberra on critical minerals, defence production and troop deployments.
9 Dec 2025 - 4:23AM
North Korea
Trump drops North Korea denuclearisation goal, hinting at talks with Kim
Trump strategy omits North Korea denuclearistation; Pyongyang calls goal meaningless, demands US drop ‘absurd pursuit’ of its nuclear weapons.
8 Dec 2025 - 5:40PM
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China’s military drills
Japan keeps tabs on 4 Chinese navy ships near Okinawa after weekend stand-off
China’s ‘capabilities in long-range, unmanned combat operations mean we can neutralise any threat with precision’, commentator tells CCTV.
8 Dec 2025 - 7:37PM
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Britain
UK’s bold defence plans face doubt over funding as security challenges rise
Military chiefs worry the UK will have to scale back its defence ambitions amid concerns about what the country can afford.
8 Dec 2025 - 2:39PM
Ukraine war
Why more women are embracing combat roles in Ukraine’s military
Equipment such as drones has opened up new paths for women and helped them overcome resistance in the military.
6 Dec 2025 - 5:40PM
France
Drones buzz French nuclear base amid Russian hybrid warfare fears
Marines deployed electronic jammers against five suspected devices spotted hovering over the Ile Longue submarine facility.
6 Dec 2025 - 2:23PM
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Ukraine war
Chernobyl safety shield damaged, UN confirms. Ukraine blames Russian drones
Despite the loss of ‘confinement capability’ at the notorious nuclear plant, IAEA officials report no radiation leaks.
6 Dec 2025 - 10:45AM
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US-China relations
Trump recasts US allies as tools to counter China in security playbook: analysts
Plan urges wealthier partners to boost defence roles, align export controls and shoulder more regional responsibility.
6 Dec 2025 - 7:08AM
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War and conflict
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Welcome to a world where wars don’t end and sanctions don’t work
The age of ‘distributed multipolarity’ shows that superpowers alone can no longer dictate international affairs.
6 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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India
Can India still rely on Russia as a ‘time-tested’ defence partner?
India has to balance meeting its defence needs from Russia and managing its trade ties with the US as tariffs continue to loom.
5 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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US Navy
Investigations reveal combat stress a key factor in costly US Navy mishaps
Reports show mission against Yemen’s Houthis took a toll on the US Navy, highlighting a friendly fire incident, loss of three jets and a ship collision.
5 Dec 2025 - 3:22PM
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Australia
Aukus deal to move ‘full steam ahead’ after surviving Trump review
The Pentagon said the five-month evaluation ‘identified opportunities to put Aukus on the strongest possible footing’.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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China-Latin America relations
China says it is working ‘with all parties’ to prevent escalation in Venezuela
Beijing’s outreach comes amid a US naval build-up and a rare phone call between Trump and Maduro.
5 Dec 2025 - 5:12AM
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United States
New York Times sues Pentagon over restrictive press policy, free speech rights
Lawsuit alleges the new policy violates free speech and limits access to vital military information. Dozens of outlets have rejected the terms.
5 Dec 2025 - 1:01AM
United States
US Institute of Peace renamed after ‘greatest dealmaker’ Trump
‘Donald J. Trump’ emblazes Washington headquarters of the US Institute of Peace in time for a peace deal signing.
4 Dec 2025 - 1:25PM
Taiwan
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Why peeling back layers of strategic ambiguity will only hurt Japan
The Japanese prime minister’s remarks are merely ripples that will soon disappear, needlessly inviting the very conflict she says she wants to prevent.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:52AM
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US-China relations
Bessent calls Beijing an ‘ally’ after Trump signs bill on ties with Taiwan
US Treasury Secretary tries to ease further tension after Trump signs act aimed at regularly reviewing and updating guidelines with Taiwan.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:40PM
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China-Latin America relations
China unlikely to aid Maduro if US acts, but may benefit from fallout: analysts
Beijing condemns US pressure on Caracas but offers limited support, prioritising its economic interests and long-term gains.
4 Dec 2025 - 7:01AM
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United States
Hegseth’s Signal use posed risk to US forces, Pentagon review finds
White House ‘stands by’ Pentagon chief Hegseth, who is also under intensifying scrutiny over US strikes in the Caribbean.
4 Dec 2025 - 6:37PM
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