April 6, 2023 US-Philippines military exercise to be the largest ever amid rising tensions with China The U.S. and the Philippines' annual joint military exercise will be the largest in the 38-year history of the event, with almost double the amount of participating troops.
April 6, 2023 China vows 'strong' measures after McCarthy meets Taiwan's Tsai Ing Wen After a Wednesday meeting in California between Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, China said it would take "strong" action to defend its sovereignty.
April 6, 2023 North Korean state media says US-South Korea military drills push region to 'brink of a nuclear war' An article published by North Korean state media Thursday is warning that the regions is at the “brink of a nuclear war" following U.S.-South Korea joint military drills.
April 5, 2023 US must respond to Chinese actions: Mark Esper Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper weighs in on U.S. relations with Taiwan as fears loom over a potential Chinese invasion of the island and discusses new information on the Chinese spy balloon.
April 5, 2023 US flies nuclear-capable B-52 bombers amid North Korea tensions The U.S. military, partnered with the South Korean defense department, has launched a series of aerial drills near North Korea involving nuclear-capable B-52 bombers.
April 5, 2023 Taiwan president briefed as China sends aircraft carriers near island ahead of House Speaker McCarthy meeting Ahead of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen's meeting with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California Wednesday, China reportedly sent an aircraft carrier group near the island nation.
April 5, 2023 Sen. Tom Cotton calls for Trump indictment to be dismissed immediately Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton explains why the Trump indictment is a 'joke' and expresses support for Speaker McCarthy's meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen.
April 4, 2023 Kansas researcher accused of hiding China ties appeals final remaining conviction Former University of Kansas researcher Feng "Franklin" Tao is appealing his remaining conviction in a case where he stood accused of concealing past work with the Chinese government.
April 4, 2023 Philippines receive warning of possible waves after offshore quake The Philippines have been warned of possible waves after a strong offshore earthquake Tuesday night. Seismologists told villagers to stay away from the coast.
April 4, 2023 China warns House Speaker McCarthy don't 'repeat disastrous past mistakes' by meeting Taiwan president: report China reissued its warning for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to "repeat disastrous past mistakes" by meeting Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, who is to come to California Wednesday.