South China Sea

The Philippines has constructed a new coast guard station on the contested island of Thitu in the South China Sea, enhancing its ability to monitor movements of Chinese vessels and aircraft in the busy disputed waterway.

Filipino coast guard builds station in contested South China Sea

China is building a naval base in Cambodia. Both governments say China won’t operate out of the base, but the argument isn't holding water.

China’s not-so-secret base in Cambodia is bigger than we thought

Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with US B-52 bomber: Officials

The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in East Syria after attacks on U.S. troops.

US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023

Whether by sea, air or land, the United States and its allies in the Pacific are going to great lengths to deter China and North Korea.

US plan to counter China, North Korea includes Ghost Ships, B-52

As China concluded simulated attacks around Taiwan, an unofficial badge featuring a black bear sucker-punching Winnie the Pooh went viral.

Taiwan’s punching Pooh badge goes viral amid military drills

The White House is still working to recover the objects the military shot down and determine exactly what they are, but it's not aliens.

The White House says the objects in the sky were not aliens

A Chinese jet fighter came within 20 feet of a U.S. Air Force RC-135 reconnaissance plane flying over the South China Sea.

Chinese jet, US Air Force plane nearly collide over South China Sea