Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled an elaborate plan to break a US aid package into separate votes to squeeze through the House’s political divides on foreign policy. The move could end a months-long Republican blockade on help for Ukraine.

Geopolitics looms large over the polls in Solomon Islands, where Beijing and Washington have been vying for influence for years. But for voters just struggling to make ends meet, Wednesday’s election may be decided by issues much closer to home.

Daniel Kritenbrink and Sarah Beran are meeting Chinese officials to maintain ‘open lines of communication’, State Department says.

The award is the latest from the Biden administration, as the United States looks to cement its global lead in creating advanced semiconductors.

Island’s former leader also calls on William Lai to ‘confirm the one-China framework’.

Analysts say former Taiwanese leader’s VIP visit to mainland could help Beijing amplify appeals for ‘peaceful reunification’ with the island and send well-timed message to Taiwan’s president-elect William Lai Ching-te.

Moscow is receiving drone and missile tech, satellite imagery and machine tools, aiding its biggest military build-up since the Soviet era, US officials say.

Comments follow US President’s meeting with Japanese leader, where they unveiled a series of deals to strengthen military and economic ties to counter China.

Joe Biden accused of prioritising ‘a short term-thaw’ with Beijing’s leaders at expense of ‘a long-term victory over their malevolent strategy’.

‘Foreign interference’ cannot stop historic trend of ‘family reunion’, Xi Jinping says, as Ma Ying-jeou becomes first serving or former Taiwan president to meet top leadership on the mainland.

Kurt Campbell, No 2 at US State Department, echoes Beijing’s language of ‘red line’ and ‘core interest’ to mark out Washington’s strategic interest.

Activists slam President Marcos Jnr for allowing the US to use Philippine military facilities, and call for a ‘demilitarised zone’ for local fishermen to fish peacefully.

Think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation says city lacks end-of-life care framework despite a bill allowing advance directives on such treatments.

Taiwanese vice-president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim was reportedly tailed during her trip to Prague last month.

Some 88 per cent of respondents also say North Korea is a cause for concern, while 89 per cent identify Russia as a danger, according to the annual survey.

Chinese foreign ministry says China does not compete with other nations in military power and ‘firmly pursues a defensive national defence policy’.

Taiwanese firm set to get US$6.6 billion in grants and as much as US$5 billion in loans to help build factories as Washington vies for chip prominence.

Island’s former president appeals to younger generations to learn the lessons of history.

Taiwan’s southern islands are less touristy and offer natural beauty, easily accessible snorkelling and diving, one of the world’s three saltwater hot springs and a laid-back atmosphere.

Mainland-friendly Taiwanese ex-president denies disputed Diaoyus are Japanese territory after being shown Ming-era manuscripts in ancient imperial city of Xian during ‘journey of peace’, Xinhua reports.

Taipei views conflict in Middle East as opportunity to learn from Israel’s defence strategy and foster friendly relations.

Chinese and American officials hold ‘candid and constructive’ discussions on ‘safety-related events’ as maritime working group meets for the first time in more than two years.

Ukraine’s drones have taken a heavy toll on Russian ships and ports, offering valuable lessons in asymmetrical warfare.