Japan Sends Destroyer to Monitor Chinese Vessels That Sailed Near Okinawa Tensions have been high between China and Japan as Tokyo increases military cooperation in the region to counter Beijing
US Sails Warships into South China Sea as Philippine-China Tensions Rise The Philippines accused China of sending a 'maritime militia' near a disputed reef, but Beijing says the ships are fishing vessels
US Expects ‘Difficult’ Iran Talks in Vienna State Department spokesman Ned Price said the US will not consider 'unilateral' gestures
Biden Mum on Yemen Action as War Rages The Biden administration has refused to disclose details on what support it is still providing to the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen
India Joins French-led Military Drills in the Bay of Bengal, Escalating Tensions With China India and its Quad partners are drilling with France in the Bay of Bengal
US Army Advisers Make First Mission to the Maldives With Eyes on China The Maldives is an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, a region where the US is boosting military ties to counter Beijing
Biden Holds First Call With Ukraine’s President, Promises ‘Unwavering’ Support Amid Russia Tensions Zelensky said Biden promised him that 'Ukraine will never be left alone' against what he called 'Russia's aggression'
Biden Administration Reverses Trump’s ICC Sanctions Blinken said the administration still opposes the ICC's probes into US and Israeli war crimes
US Aircraft Carrier Launching Anti-ISIS Flight Missions From Mediterranean The US-led coalition has been carrying out frequent airstrikes against ISIS
US and Iran Agree to Indirect Talks to Revive Nuclear Deal Officials will meet in Vienna next week to work out a road map on a US return to the deal