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The United States issued a fresh warning about China’s rapidly growing navy. Analysts say that Beijing’s expanding fleet is reshaping the balance of power in the South China Sea and across the region. Concern is building in Washington, which is already busy with its war against Iran, that China may take advantage the global chaos to make moves in Southeast Asia.   Why Washington Is Concerned China now has the world’s lar...

The escalating war in the Middle East is placing many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in danger, prompting urgent efforts by the Philippine government to bring them home. But bringing workers home safely is only part of the response. Authorities are also investigating whether some returning Filipinos were victims of human trafficking or illegal recruitment that placed them in dangerous jobs overseas.   As tensions between the United State...

The United States and South Korea have begun their annual Freedom Shield military drills, bringing thousands of troops together for large-scale training exercises across the Korean Peninsula. The drills, which will run until March 19, are designed to improve military coordination and readiness between the two allies.   In response, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned that the exercises could incre...

Malaysia has launched an investigation after reports claimed sensitive government and military data may be for sale on the dark web. The case comes as cybersecurity experts warn that artificial intelligence is helping hackers launch faster and more sophisticated attacks.   The reports first surfaced on February 26, 2026, on the social media platform X. Cybersecurity observers reported that a threat actor using the alias “Ashborn&rdqu...

As US sanctions tighten and oil shipments dry up, Cuba is sliding deeper into an energy and economic crisis. With President Donald Trump suggesting the island could be the next for US military action, the question is whether the increasing pressure will trigger political change in the country or simple increase its instability.   A New US Strategy to Squeeze Cuba’s Energy Lifeline President Donald Trump has suggested that Cuba could...