Japan is bolstering ties with the Philippines as regional tensions grow over Chinese military activity. The countries’ leaders formally elevated their relationship and agreed to start talks on a military intelligence sharing agreement. Manila could be the first major customer for Japanese weapons since Tokyo scrapped an exports ban in ...
Day: May 29, 2026
US and Iran ‘very close’ to deal but ‘not there yet’, Vance saysUS and Iran ‘very close’ to deal but ‘not there yet’, Vance says
US officials earlier told the BBC that, pending the approval of Trump and Iran’s leadership, the framework of a ceasefire extension deal had been agreed. ...