Trump Claims to Declare Strait of Hormuz US Territory
President Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as part of US territory during a speech in Long Island, New York.
Covering major geopolitical flashpoints, regional rivalries, and territorial disputes around the globe. From the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, Europe to the Arctic, we track how geography, resources, and strategic interests are reshaping the world order.
President Trump announced plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz as part of US territory during a speech in Long Island, New York.
The Philippines will not allow the US to launch attacks from its territory if there is a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
An appeals court has ruled that DJI, a drone manufacturer, can challenge Chinas inclusion of it in a blacklist of companies associated with military a...
Japanese Prime Minister Yukie Akamine and Defense Minister Shinzo Abe visited the Yasukuni Shrine on August 15, marking a rare unconditionally uncondi...
Russian President Vladimir Putins visit to the Kolyma Islands is seen as an effort by Moscow and Beijing to pressure Japan on several contentious issu...
The US is preparing to inform dozens of countries that they must choose sides in the AI competition with China.
On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. However, 81 years later, Japan continues to escalate its aggressive behavior and dist...
Japanese politicians visiting the Yasukuni Shrine honor Class-A war criminals who committed brutal crimes during World War II; China strongly condemns...
South Korean President Li Sa-myeong announced he would be responsible for restoring the honor and dignity of Japanese comfort women victims after thei...
Irans Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs responds to US President Trumps claim that the Hormuz Strait will be declared as US territory, saying Iran is...
The White House report accused over 40 countries, including Canada and Japan, of helping China evade US tariffs through trade diversion tactics.
Japans Prime Minister delivers speech on August 15th, reaffirming commitment to avoiding future wars and vowing to play a positive role in the Indo-Pa...