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October 6, 2023

Philippines furious after Chinese coast guard ship comes within 3 feet of colliding with Philippine vessel

The Philippines strongly condemned China's navy for a 'dangerous' maneuver in the South China Sea, near Second Thomas Shoal, when two ships nears collided.

September 21, 2023

US pours billions into Cold War submarine program as China bolsters navy

The U.S. Navy is working to modernize a top secret undersea surveillance system in the Pacific Ocean as China grows increasingly aggressive in the region.

September 19, 2023

China flies more than 150 military planes toward Taiwan as island condemns military ‘harassment’

Taiwan's National Defense Ministry said China flew more than 150 airplanes, including fighter jets, towards the island in the largest show of military force in recent months.

September 8, 2023

South Korea talks down North's 1st nuclear submarine launch: 'Deception or exaggeration'

North Korea unveiled its first attack submarine capable of using nuclear technology this week, but South Korea responded by downplaying its capabilities.

September 6, 2023

Harris says she's ready to step into role of president if Biden is unwell: 'May have to take over'

Vice President Kamala Harris is the next in line for the U.S. presidency and says she is ready to take on presidential duties should President Biden be unable to do so.

September 5, 2023

Biden to award Medal of Honor to Vietnam pilot for heroic rescue: 'Never been accomplished or even attempted'

Retired Capt. Larry Taylor will receive the Medal of Honor from President Biden during a ceremony at the White House on Tuesday for a death-defying rescue during the Vietnam War.

August 31, 2023

North Korea simulates massive 'scorched earth' nuclear attack on South Korea, includes conquering rival

North Korea's military launch a massive simulated attack and rehearsed invading South Korea as the US continues joint military drills in the Pacific and over the Korean Peninsula.

August 29, 2023

US gains authority to unilaterally enforce maritime law in Pacific amid regional tensions with China

United States Coast Guard ships can now unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the Pacific, throughout Palau's exclusive economic zone, following a new agreement.

August 29, 2023

3 US Marines killed in Osprey crash in Australia have been identified

The United States Marines identified the three service members killed in Sunday's MV-22B Osprey crash on Melville Island, north of the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.

August 24, 2023

China bans seafood from Japan after Fukushima nuclear plant releases nuclear wastewater into Pacific

The Chinese government announced it would be banning Japanese seafood after a Japanese nuclear power plant began a controversial, decades-long process of dumping nuclear wastewater.