The latest spat over rare earth controls underscores how both sides continue to talk past each other, writes Lizzi C. Lee.
China expels two top generals from Communist Party in anti-corruption purge
Two top Chinese generals have been expelled from the ruling Communist Party and the military for "serious violations of discipline and law", the country's defence ministry said on Friday.
MPs demand chief prosecutor explain China spy case collapse
The three statements, written by deputy national security adviser Matthew Collins, are clear that the Chinese are carrying out spying operations against the UK. In the documents, he said China was ...
202 new electric Yutong buses for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has taken delivery of 202 new Yutong electric buses for the capital Tashkent. The delivery is part of the government’s national transport ...
Saudi Arabia ‘in talks with US on defence pact’ ahead of MBS visit
Saudi Arabia is negotiating a defence agreement with the United States that Riyadh hopes to finalise during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s expected White House visit next month,
China sanctions on Hanwha threaten South Korea-US shipbuilding ties, officials say
China's sanctions on U.S.-linked units of shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean threaten to impact ambitious plans for shipbuilding cooperation between Seoul and ...
South Korea kicks off arms fair to showcase unmanned, AI weapons
South Korea kicked off its largest-ever arms fair on Friday, with firms expected to show off new unmanned and artificial intelligence-enhanced weapons from howitzers to suicide drones, as Seoul seeks ...
Cambodia accuses Thailand of blasting ‘ghost sounds’ in psychological warfare at border
The violence began at a flashpoint near the ancient Ta Moan Thom temple in Thailand’s Surin province, and quickly spread to other disputed areas. Cambodian officials accused Thailand of launching air ...
Vietnam vet injured in Lewisville hit-and-run still bedridden 3 years later
"He's still completely bed-bound." Purvis says it's been a painful adjustment, especially for a Vietnam veteran who always valued his independence. All of this, the result of being involved in a hit ...
Bears kill seven people in Japan this year as attacks hit record high
Seven people have died since April this year - the highest number since figures started being recorded in 2006, officials say.