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June 7, 2022

Australia says China intercepted military plane over South China Sea, forcing it to return to base

Australia's Department of Defense said Sunday that a Chinese fighter jet flew dangerously close to one of its surveillance planes during a routine patrol.

June 5, 2022

Firefighters still working to put out deadly Bangladesh container blaze

Firefighters in southeast Bangladesh worked for a second day to extinguish a container fire that injured more than 200 when it first broke out Saturday night.

June 5, 2022

Japan's increased defense budget makes a difference in China deterrence, 'no serious discussion' on nukes

Japan's pledge to double the spending on its military budget would see the country jump from the ninth-largest to the third-largest budget in the world behind the U.S. and China.

June 4, 2022

Tiananmen Square: Taiwan vigil remembers victims of China massacre

Taiwan took the place of Hong Kong by hosting a commemoration for the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre. Before the 2020 violent crackdown against pro-democracy activists, Hong Kong held events to remember the victims of the anti-government protests.

June 1, 2022

US, Taiwan to launch trade talks after Biden excludes island from Indo-Pacific group

The U.S. will engage in trade talks with Taiwan to seal a free trade deal with the island country following President Joe Biden's Pacific Economic Framework.

May 31, 2022

Asian Markets still buying Russian oil after EU sanctions

European Union leaders agreed late Monday to cut around 90% of all Russian oil imports over the next six months — a dramatic move that was considered unthinkable just months ago.

May 31, 2022

Philippines files diplomatic protest against China in sea feud

The Philippines has filed a new diplomatic protest against China after the country imposed an annual fishing ban in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

May 30, 2022

China threatens to downgrade ties with Israel after newspaper publishes Taiwan interview

China is threatening to downgrade relations with Israel after a newspaper published an interview with Taiwan's foreign minister

May 30, 2022

Taiwan jets scramble as China air force enters air defense zone

Taiwan reported having to warn away a Chinese aircraft that had flown into the country's air defense zone, forcing fighters to scramble.

May 30, 2022

At least 14 dead after plane crashes in Nepal mountains

The wreckage of a plane lost in Nepal's mountains was found Monday scattered on a mountainside and 14 of its 22 passengers have been confirmed dead.