Oceania
New Zealand naval deployment deepens Indo-Pacific military cooperation
A four-month mission combined sanctions monitoring, multinational exercises, air patrols and a record tempo of replenishment at sea.
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Russia
Putin's first Kuril Islands visit triggers a sharp Japanese protest
The Russian president travelled to Iturup in the Moscow-controlled chain claimed by Japan, reinforcing rival sovereignty positions and further narrowing space for a postwar peace treaty.
Oceania
Australia clarifies enduring US submarine presence at HMAS Stirling under AUKUS
Ministers moved to reconcile conflicting statements as up to four Virginia-class submarines and about 1,000 US personnel prepare for a rotational force whose infrastructure points to a long-term role in Western Australia.
China
Taiwan Reports Sharp Rise in Chinese Vessel Activity Near Pacific Routes
Taiwan says Chinese coast guard and research vessel activity around the island rose sharply in June, deepening concerns that Beijing could be testing pressure tactics aimed at the island's Pacific supply routes.
China
China's Pacific Missile Launch Signals a Stronger Nuclear Deterrent at Sea
A ballistic missile launch from a Chinese nuclear submarine has underscored Beijing's effort to make the maritime leg of its nuclear triad more credible, survivable and central to the strategic balance in the Indo-Pacific.