American and Philippine defense secretaries unveiled a task force designed to deter Chinese coercion in the South China Sea and enhance alliance defense cooperation. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Philippine Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro announced “Task Force Philippines” on Friday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ Defense Ministers Meeting Plus in Kuala Lumpur,

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Recently retired Gen. Tim Haugh warns that China is hacking America's computer systems – targeting water, infrastructure and telecommunications. He says China's capacity for targeting the U.S. is growing.

His take came after Trump announced that the US would "immediately" resume nuclear weapons testing against Russia.

The ringgit ended firmer against the greenback and major currencies today, supported by improved risk sentiment following the easing of trade

US sanctions against Huawei have backfired, strengthening the company while causing significant revenue losses for American tech firms, ITIF estimates.

Documents show Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro drafted a letter asking Russia for missiles, radars and upgraded aircraft as U.S. forces amass in the Caribbean.

The Chinese offshore yuan rose to a more than one-month high against the dollar of 7.1015. Australian dollar was last up 0.63 per cent versus the greenback at $0.6554. The Australian currency was also boosted by relatively hawkish comments from the country's central bank head.

"No Trump!" the rally of hundreds shouted, growing louder as it neared the United States embassy in the centre of South Korea's capital Seoul. A line of police buses stopped them reaching the gates, but a stage and loudspeaker ensured their voices would soar above Gwanghwamun square and within earshot of US President Donald Trump's representatives.