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Iranian Foreign Ministry: Riyadh-Tehran Agreement to Foster Region’s Stability

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that the agreement between Saudi Arabia and Iran could foster regional stability. He made his remarks hours ahead of top security official Ali Shamkhani’s visit to Iraq, which is his second regional visit since Saudi Arabia and Iran signed an agreement to reestablish…

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North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missile

North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile towards the sea off the east coast of the Korean Peninsula on Sunday, according to South Korea and Japan, the latest in a barrage of weapons tests from the nuclear-armed state. The missile, launched from the Dongchang-ri site on the west coast around…

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Nuclear nightmare: reckless leaders are pushing the world back to the brink

It’s not just Putin or the refusal of the main powers to disarm. Irresponsible regimes in Israel and North Korea are also raising global nuclear tensions

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Australia has ‘absolutely not’ committed to join US in event of war over Taiwan, Marles says

Defence minister says Aukus deal does not include arrangement to join US in a potential future conflict with China

The Guardian - AU

No promise given to US to assist in potential Taiwan conflict in exchange for submarines, says Defence Minister Richard Marles

Defence Minister Richard Marles says the federal government made no promises to the United States that Australia would support it in any future conflict over Taiwan in exchange for American nuclear submarines.

ABC News

Australia did not vow to help US defend Taiwan in submarine deal -minister

Australia "absolutely" did not promise to support the U.S. in any military conflict over Taiwan in return for a deal to acquire U.S. nuclear-powered attack submarines, Australia's Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday.

Reuters

‘No quid pro quo’: Defence Minister Richard Marles rejects idea subs deal means we go to war if US does

Australia's defence minister insists there is no commitment to go to war alongside the United States in return for nuclear submarines

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AUKUS submarines deal draws a stinging response from Beijing

China's angry reaction to Australia's landmark deal for nuclear submarines has cast a fresh chill over a warming relationship with Beijing

The New Daily

AUKUS casts shadow on Australia-China trade relations

Trade Minister Don Farrell remains hopeful the government will continue to stabilise the Australia-China diplomatic relationship despite a new submarines deal.

AAP

Simulation held for evacuation of residents from Sakishima Islands

NAHA -- The central and Okinawa prefectural governments on Friday conducted a simulation drill for the evacuation of residents from the Sakishima Islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Analysis: Touting friendship and peace, China's Xi takes 'diplomatic dance' to isolated Russia

Xi Jinping walks a diplomatic tightrope as he heads to Moscow, seeking to present China as a global peacemaker while strengthening ties with his closest ally, President Vladimir Putin, who faces criminal charges over his Ukraine war.

Reuters

Germany, Japan Seek Cooperation on Economic Security amid Supply Chain Strains

Germany and Japan agreed to cooperate closely on economic security on Saturday during their first ever high-ministerial government consultations, held amid tensions over global supply chains and economic disruptions caused by the war in Ukraine. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, accompanied to Japan by six ministers, is looking at ways to…

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Japan-South Korea thaw underscores shared economic pain over China

SEOUL, South Korea — The repairing of ties between Japan and South Korea comes amid falling returns in trade from China and ramped-up U.S. efforts to corral its two allies deeper into a supply chain and security network amid rising geopolitical tensions.

Tribune News Service

How Modi and Bibi Built a Military Alliance

India and Israel have strengthened their defense ties in recent years—but a new book makes the relationship sound more sinister than it is.

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The Independent UK

Scholtz visits Japan to firm up economic, defense ties

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are holding the first round of government consultations in Tokyo as they seek to strengthen economic and defense ties

Reuters

Germany, Japan seek cooperation on economic security amid supply chain strains

The Independent UK

West spotlights North Korea rights abuses; China opposes

The United States, its Western allies and experts shone a spotlight on the dire human rights situation and increasing repression in North Korea at a U.N. meeting

Bangkok Post

Taiwan's rollercoaster ride of democracy

Democracy in Taiwan can feel like a rollercoaster ride. It goes up and it goes down, at the same time.

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US blasts China for attempt to ‘shield’ North Korea at UN meeting

The US ambassador criticises Security Council members for barring a webcast about alleged North Korean abuses.

The Independent UK

How a warrant for Putin puts new spin on Xi visit to Russia

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s plans to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow next week highlighted China’s aspirations for a greater role on the world stage

The Independent UK

‘No limits’: A timeline of Putin and Xi’s relationship

China has refrained from calling Russia’s military operation an ‘invasion’

The Guardian - AU

The tiny Philippine island on the frontline of the US-China battle for supremacy

Years ago, Fuga Island was set to host a Chinese ‘smart city’. Now it may become home to American troops as the US seeks to protect Taiwan and the region

Reuters

U.S. accuses China of trying to hide North Korea atrocities

The United States accused China on Friday of attempting to hide North Korea's atrocities from the world by blocking the webcast of an informal meeting of United Nations Security Council members on accusations of human rights abuses by Pyongyang.

The Independent UK

Putin and Xi might have a bromance but it’s clear who holds the power

China’s president is heading to Moscow but it is Russia’s leader that is under pressure, writes Chris Stevenson

Al Jazeera

German minister heading to Taiwan, first such visit in 26 years

A government spokesperson says the visit will focus on semiconductors and not the island’s sovereignty.

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