Stealth fighter jets are the world’s most advanced. The small Island of Tinian, just north of Guam in the Pacific, has become home to more than two dozen…
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North Korea Fires Missile Over Japan
President Biden Speaks with Japanese Prime Minister. On Monday, North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan, triggering evacuations in the country and growing concern about the…
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Fighting Fitz Completes First Post-Collision Deployment
Five years and millions in repairs have succeeded in restoring the destroyer to combat service. The guided-missile destroyer, the Fitzgerald (also known as the Fighting Fitz) has returned…
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U.S. Military Joined Allies for Exercises in Fiji
Preparations being made to counter China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. The United States military joined Australia, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand, in Exercise Cartwheel in Fiji. The…
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President to Host Summit with Pacific Island Nations
One focus will be on climate change collaboration. On September 28 and 29, President Biden will host a U.S.-Pacific Island Country Summit. The gathering will focus on collaboration…
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U.S. to Host Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial
This will be the first in-person meeting to deepen economic ties in the region. U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai will be co-hosting…
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U.S. and South Korea Stage Combined Military Training
Officials say the exercises are defensive against North Korea’s aggressive posture. The United States and South Korea began the Ulchi Freedom Shield joint military training exercise earlier this…
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U.S. and Taiwan Negotiating Trade Treaty
America showing support to the island nation in face of China’s threats. Officials from the U.S. and Taiwan outlined plans Thursday for formal negotiations on a sweeping trade…
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U.S. and Allies in Indo-Pacific Military Drills
Thousands of troops in exercises. More than 5,000 soldiers from the United States and allies took to the land, sea, and air for joint drills in Indonesia, while…
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Presidents Biden and Xi Plan In-Person Meeting
Geopolitical relations remain tense. A first in-person meeting between President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping is being planned to take place in November at the G-20…
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