South Korea plans to increase its military spending by 7.5%—the highest increase in seven years—due to Trump's demands and threats regarding US troop withdrawal.

Iran, China, and Saudi Arabia are committed to broadening cooperation in various areas, says Iran’s deputy foreign minister.

Japan has scrambled fighter jets to monitor a Russia-China joint patrol amid simmering Tokyo-Beijing tensions.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran pursues a strong region free from disruptive interference by certain extra-regional states.

The new US 'National Security Strategy' pivots from global confrontation to Western Hemispheric dominance, downgrades rivalry with China, reduces West Asia focus, and sharpens pressure on European allies.

France's President Emmanuel Macron seeks to expand trade between China and the EU by mounting pressure on Beijing.

A spokesman for the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has sharply criticized Japan, urging Tokyo to cease its “slanderous actions.”