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Indonesia's China Drill East of Taiwan Raises Questions
China's Global Times reported that warship Honghe will hold a joint navigation exercise with an Indonesian navy ship in mid-August in waters east of Taiwan — announced during the same week a top US de
North Korea threatens self-defence over US-South Korea drills
North Korea warned on August 14, 2026, that it would exercise its right to self-defence against upcoming U.S.-South Korea military drills, calling them "a rehearsal for an aggressive war" more provoca
Sen. Van Hollen: Iran war is illegal and we cannot fund another dime
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) declared the U.S. war with Iran illegal and urged Congress to block the administration's roughly $70 billion supplemental funding request, while pressing for greater cond
Trump imposes 100% tariffs on imported drones
President Trump announced tariffs of up to 100% on imported unmanned drones and components, most effective September 3, citing national security risks and aiming to reduce U.S. reliance on Chinese-dom
US trains Taiwan coast guard as China expands patrols
Taiwan's coast guard announced that the US Coast Guard is conducting an Aug 10-21 training exercise in maritime patrol and law enforcement, marking a rare public airing of bilateral maritime cooperati
Nevada judge dismisses 2020 fake electors case
A Nevada judge dismissed criminal charges against six Republicans accused of submitting a fraudulent electoral certificate for Trump in 2020, finding insufficient evidence of intent to deceive — the f
Marcos eyes joint oil and gas exploration with China
Philippine President Marcos Jr. said joint oil and gas exploration with China is a 'distinct possibility' as the two countries work through terms of reference, with Marcos citing urgency from recent e
Latin America Courts Trump Through Israel Pivot
Latin American governments that loudly cut or downgraded ties with Israel during the Gaza war are now scrambling to restore them, with analysts saying the pivot is driven primarily by a desire to win
White House accuses over 40 countries of helping China avoid US tariffs
The White House released a report Thursday titled "The Great Transshipment Scam" accusing China of routing billions in goods through more than 40 countries to dodge President Trump's 2018 tariffs, all
Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza
Jared Kushner will travel to Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to try to advance a U.S.-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal that ran into rare public opposition from Israel.
CIA Could Not Verify Israeli Iran Plot Warnings on Trump
US intelligence agencies could not independently verify several Israeli warnings about alleged Iranian assassination plots against President Trump, yet the unconfirmed tips still shaped White House se
Putin Visits Kuril Islands, Defying Japan
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia visited the Kuril Islands seized from Japan at the end of World War II for the first time on Thursday, reasserting Moscow's territorial claims and prompting an an
USS George Washington heads to Middle East to relieve Lincoln
The USS George Washington is departing from Vietnam to relieve the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East, where poor conditions aboard the Lincoln have raised concerns during ongoing op
Ukraine Offers Russia Black Sea Truce on Food Supply
Ukraine offered Russia a truce in the Black Sea as food supply fears mount, while JD Vance asked Kyiv to halt strikes on tankers using a Russian port, according to multiple reports.
US puts India, 40 nations on watchlist over China tariff evasion, plans AI crackdown
Washington accused India and 40+ countries of operating a "shadow transshipment network" that helps China bypass US tariffs, with top trade adviser Peter Navarro unveiling an AI-driven "Detective Bord
Progressive Democrats Push Diplomacy-First China Policy
Progressive Democrats' midterm primary wins are pushing the party toward a diplomacy-first China policy that challenges bipartisan competition framing, with figures like AOC and Sanders championing re
North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Deepening Silence Fuels Analyst Speculation
North Korea fired a midrange ballistic missile from its east coast on August 12, its second launch in a week, but has not confirmed either test — an unusual silence that is fueling analyst speculation
Yemen repels Houthis in Taiz as UN warns of conflict
Yemeni forces said they repelled a Houthi attack in Taiz as the UN warned Yemen faces its highest risk of major conflict since the 2022 truce.
Who Are the Houthis, Iran-Backed Militia Entering Mideast War?
Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen are escalating attacks on Red Sea shipping and government-held cities, raising fears of renewed civil war with Saudi-backed forces after a years-long truce.
Can Iran’s ‘Asian friends’ reopen Hormuz when the US cannot?
As Iran attends back-to-back SCO and BRICS summits starting August 30, the article argues that despite Asian nations' heavy dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, divergent incentives—exemplified by Russ
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