In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia | Politics News

In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia | Politics News

On May 30, the United States accused China of intercepting one of its spy planes in an “unnecessarily aggressive manoeuvre” over the South China Sea. The American RC-135 plane, according to the US military, was conducting routine operations over the sensitive waterway when the Chinese fighter jet flew directly in…

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact | Politics News

Australia and Papua New Guinea sign ‘historic’ security pact | Politics News

Canberra will provide assistance for PNG’s police and judiciary in deal underlining two countries’ close ties. Australia and neighbouring Papua New Guinea (PNG) have signed a bilateral security agreement that will provide the Pacific state with more assistance for its police and support for its legal system. The agreement was…