Covid-19 pandemic not completely over: Fauci
As advice before he leaves office, the top White House medical adviser repeatedly said vaccination is still very important.
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Thai Air Force hopes to get US answer on F-35 by July
The Royal Thai Air Force had informed the US government that Thailand wanted to buy F-35A aircraft to replace its ageing F-16s, which are near their decommissioning period.
US must respect China’s position on Taiwan: Wei Fenghe
Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe also said the US is to blame for the frayed ties and noted that while China values their relationship, the US must respect China's core…
US to launch new Space Force command in Indo-Pacific amid North Korean missile provocations
The new Space Force Command, once established, is expected to help improve US abilities to detect and intercept ballistic missiles originating from countries in the region.
US-Chinese Asean Defence Minister’s Meeting a step toward stability: Hun Sen
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin also emphasised the need to responsibly manage “competition” between their nations and maintaining open lines of communication.
India, US express commitment to rules-based Indo-Pacific with freedom of navigation
The two defence ministers also discussed a wide range of issues of mutual interest while expressing their commitment to strong India-US defence cooperation.
US, China defence chiefs likely to meet in sign of thawing ties
A flurry of high-level US-China talks has helped ease pessimism about a relationship that plunged to its lowest point in a generation over issues such as Taiwan.
US defence chief Austin to visit Prabowo, looks to strengthen ties with Indonesia
The Indo-Pacific region has become increasingly contested in recent years, as the US looks to match China’s grip and military presence through regional and global partnerships…
US has unwavering commitment to Philippines: US VP Kamala Harris
Another basis of bilateral relations, the American vice-president added, was mutual commitments to international rules and norms.
China, US ‘communicating and coordinating’ for Asean meeting
Ministry of National Defence spokesman Senior Colonel Tan Kefei also said the relevant departments of the two sides "are maintaining communication and coordination".