Paratroopers from Japan, U.S., U.K. begin joint drills
The joint drills aim to strengthen cooperation between Japan and its allied and like-minded countries, with an eye on China, which is increasingly projecting its strength at sea.
Japan’s defence minister Koizumi meets U.S. Indo-Pacific Command head in Hawaii
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, currently visiting the United States, reaffirmed that Japan will promote Japan-U.S. defence cooperation in the shared awareness that the…
Australia moves 4 South Asian countries to ‘highest risk’ category for student visas: media
The Times of India reported that the re-rating of India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan was out of cycle, quoting Australian media, while the administration said this was triggered…
Philippine national police welcomes Australian report that Bondi Beach gunmen not trained in country
The Australian Federal Police earlier said that, despite traveling to the Philippines from Nov. 1 to 29, 2025, there was no evidence that the gunmen, Sajid Akram and his son…
Bondi shooting puts gunmen’s Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Philippine officials deny the attackers received training in Mindanao, citing declining ISIS activity and lack of evidence. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has also rejected claims…
Philippines says no evidence of ‘terrorist training’ after Bondi gunmen’s visit
Australian authorities are investigating whether the two men met with extremists during a trip to Mindanao, a southern island in the Philippines known for Islamist insurgencies.
Bondi Beach gunmen’s prior visit to Philippines ‘not a security threat’: National Security Council
In a statement read by Palace press officer Claire Castro during a briefing, the NSC said that as of Monday, “there is no confirmed information indicating that their visit posed…
Indonesia, Australia, Papua New Guinea boost defence ties in first trilateral
They pledged to broaden cooperation on shared security priorities and maintain regular dialogue to advance their “collective vision” for the Indo-Pacific.
Vietnamese, New Zealand foreign ministers sign action programme on comprehensive strategic partnership
Both sides commended the comprehensive and effective cooperation across various pillars including politics, defence and security, maritime cooperation, economy, trade, investment,…
Japan PM Takaichi calls for maintaining international order during address at G20 Summit
PM Takaichi also called for realizing a free and open Indo-Pacific, which she considers part of her diplomatic strategy.