Senior U.S. diplomat links AUKUS submarine pact to Taiwan
The State Department's No. 2 diplomat suggested on Wednesday that the AUKUS submarine project between Australia, Britain and the U.S. could help deter any Chinese move against Taiwan.
Political news from region Indo-Pacific
World leaders slow to congratulate Modi after unexpectedly close India election
Major world leaders finally started to congratulate Narendra Modi after initial caution following the 2024 general election in which his ruling party fell short of winning an outright majority.
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows
Fresh from declaring victory in India's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered few details on the agenda for his third term, but went out of his way to underline he would continue to focus on raising the country's military preparedness and clout.
US defense secretary meets Cambodia’s top officials to push for stronger ties with China’s ally
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia on Tuesday to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia.
Canada sending naval ships to Pacific exercises as part of new strategic plan
Defence Minister Bill Blair says Canada will be sending Royal Canadian Navy vessels to support the Indo-Pacific Strategy in the coming days.
Austin reaffirms U.S. commitment to Indo-Pacific, says region is 'more prosperous when we work together'
SINGAPORE — The United States remains vital to the future of the Indo-Pacific region, which is "more vital than ever" to the U.S., according to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Austin said that Washington's enduring commitment to the region has been a "springboard" that has enabled transformative growth in the region. "We are all in. No, we're not going anywhere." He was of the view that both the U.S. and this region are "more secure, and more prosperous when we work together," poi
A look at what’s in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by Congress
A look at what’s in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
A look at what's in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House
A look at what's in the $95 billion package passed by the Senate on Tuesday that will provide military aid to Ukraine and Israel, replenish U.S. weapons systems and give humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
