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🇺🇸 United States – Story 1 of 2Trump Orders Expansion of Domestic Rare Earth Mining to Counter Chinese ControlsWASHINGTON, D.C. — On December 9, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14322 directing the Department of the Interior to accelerate domestic rare earth mining projects. The order comes in response to China’s December 6 tightening…
🇺🇸 United States – Story 1 of 2Trump Signs Executive Order to Accelerate Domestic Semiconductor ProductionWASHINGTON, D.C. — On November 25, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14318, directing federal agencies to prioritize domestic semiconductor manufacturing amid escalating tensions with China. The order mandates the Department of Commerce and Department of Defense to fast-track…
In a bold move underscoring the shifting priorities of U.S. defence policy, the Pentagon has formally requested that Japan and Australia clarify their roles in the event of a military conflict over Taiwan. Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasised the need for “peace through strength,” urging allies to increase defence spending and…
Defense officials in Japan, Australia, and Taiwan held closed-door meetings this week after satellite imagery showed increased People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval activity just outside Taiwan’s air defense zone. The activity, coupled with PLA cyber probes into Taiwanese infrastructure, has been described by analysts as “dry run drills” for a blockade or rapid escalation. The…
Military tensions are rising across various parts of the Asia-Pacific region as multiple nations prepare for maneuvers amid ongoing territorial disputes. In Southeast Asia, Thailand and Cambodia are experiencing a revival of border tensions, with both nations accusing each other of encroaching on disputed territory. Military officials from both sides have been scrambling to de-escalate…
Taipei, Taiwan — As the U.S. presidential election draws nearer, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry has reported an alarming increase in Chinese military activity in the region. On Sunday, the ministry detected 37 Chinese military aircraft, including fighter jets and bombers, flying southward in a significant show of force. This marks the second consecutive day of heightened…
