John Thomas

‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump

‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump

John Thomas April 15, 2025

In the space of just five weeks, China held live-fire drills on the doorsteps of Australia, Taiwan...

U.S. Forces Japan begins historic upgrade to joint force headquarters

John Thomas April 15, 2025

The United States Defense Department has started its historic upgrade of U.S. Forces Japan to a joint force headquarters...

A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances

John Thomas April 15, 2025

In 1990s Japan the worst days of a market crisis brought about a “triple yasu” loss: a...

EU pledges €1.6 billion for Palestinians

EU pledges €1.6 billion for Palestinians

John Thomas April 15, 2025

The EU announced a new aid packaged intended to help “stabilize the West Bank and Gaza.” Meanwhile,...

China’s exports jumped ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Xi says ‘no winners’ in trade war

John Thomas April 15, 2025

Chinese exports soared higher than expected in March, according to data released on Monday, as businesses rushed to...

Germany’s Merz says Sumy attack ‘war crime’ by Russia

John Thomas April 15, 2025

Germany’s likely next chancellor Friedrich Merz strongly condemned a Russian attack in northeastern Ukraine that killed more...

Trump’s Impact on Japan and ASEAN

Trump’s Impact on Japan and ASEAN

John Thomas April 15, 2025

Since the second Trump administration was inaugurated, the world has watched with a mix of hope and...

India speeds up arms procurement to hasten military overhaul

John Thomas April 15, 2025

India is seeking to streamline its defense procurement by expediting the acquisition process to upgrade its military...

China turning Taiwan drills into invasion ‘not possible’: KMT ex-navy chief

John Thomas April 15, 2025

A prominent Taiwanese opposition lawmaker and former navy chief has brushed off fears that Chinese military drills...

Trump policies threaten to shake foundation of shock-resistant Philippine peso

John Thomas April 15, 2025

The Philippine peso is bracing for a potential jolt as U.S. President Donald Trump’s promised crackdown on...

‘Invasion’ barges, subsea cable cutters and surprise naval drills: how China is testing Donald Trump

U.S. Forces Japan begins historic upgrade to joint force headquarters

A flight from the dollar could wreck America’s finances

EU pledges €1.6 billion for Palestinians

China’s exports jumped ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Xi says ‘no winners’ in trade war

Germany’s Merz says Sumy attack ‘war crime’ by Russia

Trump’s Impact on Japan and ASEAN

India speeds up arms procurement to hasten military overhaul

China turning Taiwan drills into invasion ‘not possible’: KMT ex-navy chief

Trump policies threaten to shake foundation of shock-resistant Philippine peso

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