The United States is waging economic warfare against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he warned Chinese banks that doing business with Iran could trigger U.S. sanctions.

New details are emerging about China’s theft of cutting-edge U.S. AI technology. Lawmakers warn it is a growing national security threat.

China is growing upset over a Japanese warship passing through the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, Japan is taking a more assertive defense stance—preparing to relax weapons export restrictions and secure Pacific sea lanes.

New Zealand is sending surveillance aircraft to waters near China. Why is the island nation deploying military planes thousands of miles away?

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5. China-Linked “Dark Fleet” Evades U.S. Sanctions


6. U.S. Intensifies Crackdown on “Dark Fleet” Ships


7. U.S. Authorizes Warning Shots for Non-Compliant Ships


8. Lawmakers Warn of China’s AI Chip Smuggling Tactics


9. U.S. Expands Visa Restrictions in Western Hemisphere


10. Japanese Warship Transits Through the Taiwan Strait


11. Japan to Relax Weapons Export Restrictions


12. Australia to Buy Naval Frigates From Japan


13. Japan to Strengthen Defense of Pacific Sea Lanes


14. NZ Surveillance Flights Near China; Beijing Protests


15. Philippines, U.S. to Build Supply Chain Hub


16. Indonesia Identifies Mysterious Chinese Sea Device