The Financial Times reported that the request caught both Tokyo and Canberra off guard, as the US itself does not offer a blank check guarantee to defend Taiwan.

The drills will focus on Taiwan’s readiness in the case of communications failures as well as preparation for possible military action by China.

The Chinese foreign minister said the ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague was “orchestrated and ...

Preventing the formation of a new axis is a valuable pursuit for the West. It should learn from the past – rather than repeating it – by avoiding the mistakes of Kissinger's attempt to destabilise ...