Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan’s announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
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Ice hockey coach admits to faking COVID certificate to enter China Olympics
Swiss Ice Hockey is to host the World Championships in May but faces questions over coach’s false Olympic paperwork.
Russia’s Lavrov visits China as US pressures Iran with Hormuz blockade
China and Russia have been vocal critics of the US-Israel war on Iran, an ally of both world powers.
China dismisses Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong
Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong’s sudden dismissal comes amid a wave of removals amid anticorruption campaign.
Asia’s stock markets surge, oil falls on hopes for US-Iran talks
Relief for global markets comes after Trump says Iranian officials are keen on a deal.
Indonesia, US sign ‘major’ defence cooperation agreement
Signing of defence partnership follows reports that US is seeking overflight access in Indonesia for military planes.
Super Typhoon Sinlaku bears down on Northern Mariana Islands, Guam
Slow-moving Sinlaku is weakening as it heads towards Guam, but it will still bring dangerous conditions to the region.
Philippines accuses China of using cyanide to poison South China Sea atoll
Officials warn cyanide could harm marine life and weaken the reef supporting a grounded warship.
Iran releases assets of women’s football captain who withdrew asylum plea
Zahra Ghanbari, one of the six players who sought asylum in Australia, reversed her decision and returned to Iran.
Iran’s army says US plan to blockade Hormuz ‘amounts to piracy’
The US restrictions on maritime navigation and transit in international waters are illegal, Iranian military says.
Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history
Lieutenant General Susan Coyle has held several senior command roles over a nearly 40-year military career.
