Japan’s Defence Transformation Is About More Than China
Japan is entering one of the most consequential phases of its postwar security transformation. What is emerging under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is not simply a larger military or a…
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands
The United States recognizes Japan’s sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday. – “The United States remains unwavering in its support…
Trump confirms return of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from Middle East
US President Donald Trump has confirmed the return of aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from the Middle East as part of a planned rotation of forces. – “Well, that ship…
Lebanon’s parliament speaker meets US military chief
Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon have been discussed by Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and US General Joseph Clearfield, head of the Military Coordination Group for Lebanon (MCG4L). – Berri said…
Hormuz navigational freedom ruined by US aggression, says Russia’s UN envoy
Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia’s permanent representative to the United Nations, has taken a dig at Washington for calling for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. – “The logic of…
Norway’s FM says Iran war has failed to achieve its aims
Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says the war with Iran has failed to achieve its initial objectives and has instead strengthened hardliners in the country. – “I think it’s…
Iran grants ‘general approval’ to strategic action plan for the Strait of Hormuz
A senior Iranian official has said the general principles of a strategic action plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz have been agreed upon in a meeting of the Parliamentary…
Lebanese PM stresses need for ‘clear timetable’ for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam met with US officials to discuss the military aspect of the ongoing negotiating framework and the developments in the country’s south, according to the National…
US wants Netanyahu to condemn settler siege in Palestinian village, officials say
The United States wants Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn a siege imposed by Jewish settlers in a Palestinian village, U.S. and Israeli officials said on Friday, as…
US president’s son-in-law to visit Israel for Gaza talks
Jared Kushner, US President Donald Trump’s envoy and son-in-law, plans to visit Israel next week for talks on the situation in Gaza, the Axios news website reported, citing sources. –…