Japan eases airport curbs after Hong Kong government mediation
Hong Kong's government had earlier asked Japan to withdraw the flight restriction, saying the decision will impact around 60,000 passengers.
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Chinese carrier aircraft conducted 260 takeoff, landing drills
Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to these drills, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s vessels monitored the carrier.
US approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million
The potential deal comes as China ramps up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan to assert its sovereignty claims.
South Korea eyes global reach with new Indo-Pacific strategy
However, the plan, which includes working with countries in as far as Europe and Central and South America, still faces doubts from critics.
Shared destiny bound to bring neighbours together
"Being able to compete in China is a ticket to competing in the global market", said the present chief executive of Japanese company, Panasonic.
Outreach key in reminding Japan of pacifism: experts
South Korea sees the North as part of its territory, despite the fact that they are recognised separately on the international stage.
Japan mulling missile unit deployment on Yonaguni
The deployment of a missile unit on Japan's westernmost island would strengthen defences in the region, in anticipation of an emergency in Taiwan.
President Yoon berates defence minister over botched operation against North Korean drones
The drones flew across the Military Demarcation Line separating the two Koreas, with one flying over northern parts of Seoul, but the South Korean military failed to shoot them…
Taiwan says China deployed 71 warplanes in weekend war drills
So far this year, there have bee more than 1,700 such incursions compared with 969 in 2021 and 146 in 2020.
North Korean drones cross border
The South Korean military fired several warning shots and issued warning communications to North Korea over the cross-border air offensive.