5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia
5.6-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesias eastern Maluku province early Monday, but authorities confirmed that no tsunami was triggered, and there were no reports of serious damage or casualties, reports Xinhua/ BSS. The tremor hit at 01:42 a.m. local time, with the epicenter...

California’s insurer of last resort runs out of money for Los Angeles fire claims
California’s insurer of last resort runs out of money for Los Angeles fire claims

Californias last-resort home insurance plan has exhausted its funds amid a surge of claims from the devastating Los Angeles fires and will receive a $1 billion bailout, state regulators announced Tuesday. The financial rescue follows two of the most destructive wildfires in state history, which...

US relocates Typhon missile launchers in Philippines
US relocates Typhon missile launchers in Philippines

The United States has repositioned its Typhon missile launchers, capable of firing multipurpose missiles over thousands of kilometers, from Laoag Airfield in the Philippines to an undisclosed location on Luzon island. A senior Philippine government official confirmed the move, highlighting the...

US national security adviser to discuss Chinese dams in India visit
US national security adviser to discuss Chinese dams in India visit

US national security adviser Jake Sullivans visit to New Delhi from January 5-6 is expected to include discussions with Indian counterparts about the impact of Chinese dams, a senior US official said late on Friday. Washington and its Western allies have long viewed India as a counter to Chinas...

Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges
Quad marks 20th anniversary, highlights ongoing cooperation on global challenges

In a joint statement issued on the 20th anniversary of Quad cooperation, the United States, Australia, India, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to promoting a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Quad, initially formed in response to the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake...

Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence
Japan, US announce strengthened guidelines for Extended Deterrence

Japan and the United States have unveiled updated guidelines for Extended Deterrence, addressing mounting strategic and nuclear threats in the Indo-Pacific region. The guidelines reaffirm the nations commitment to bolstering deterrence and preserving regional stability amid an increasingly complex...

US, Japan, Philippines hold trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo
US, Japan, Philippines hold trilateral maritime dialogue in Tokyo

The United States, Japan, and the Philippines convened the inaugural Trilateral Maritime Dialogue in Tokyo on Tuesday, marking a significant step in their collaborative efforts to bolster maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, according to a statement. The dialogue follows the April...