8 h. ago Trump’s defence chief to visit Manila as Typhon system to be deployed at joint drills

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s visit is seen as an important step in strengthening Washington’s alliances in the Asia-Pacific.

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6 d. ago As US pressures Japan to pay more for defence, will Trump’s demands ‘never end’?

George Glass, Washington’s nominee for ambassador to Japan, says the cost of deterring China has become ‘significantly more expensive’.

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7 d. ago What Trump really wants is to be rid of a ‘loser war’ in Ukraine

Trump wants to revive US manufacturing, boost defence and see off the China threat. The last thing he wants is to inherit a ‘loser war’.

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1 week ago Trump’s warning shot to Japan casts doubt on US defence guarantees in Asia

The US president’s recent remarks reveal that Washington ‘is no longer committed to defending Japan, South Korea or Taiwan’, an analyst says.

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2 w. ago Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket blasts off on first commercial mission

The high-profile mission comes as Europe seeks to strengthen its defences amid doubts about the US as a security partner under Trump.

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2 w. ago Philippine ambassador warns defence treaty with US may not be ironclad

The comments by Jose Manuel Romualdez come after a row between Trump and Zelensky rattles the confidence of Washington’s defence partners.

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3 w. ago EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Donald Trump

Areas of tension sure to be on the agenda, although problems between Europe and US could provide space for positive discussions.

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3 w. ago EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Trump

EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Trump  South China Morning Post

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3 w. ago Putin backs Trump’s proposal for US, China and Russia to halve defence spending

Putin said he could not speak for China but Russia ‘could come to an agreement with the US [on cutting spending], we’re not against it’.

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4 w. ago IOC chief reflects on Beijing's Olympic legacy during museum visit

IOC chief reflects on Beijing's Olympic legacy during museum visit  China Daily

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