China sends coast guard vessels east of Taiwan after Japan, Philippines agree to maritime border talks

Taiwanese VP Hsiao Bi-khim makes first overseas trip to diplomatic ally, countering China’s isolation campaign.

Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim is making her first overseas trip to a diplomatic ally as the democracy’s No. 2 official, countering China’s isolation campaign.

Iran says it is ready to discuss exporting enriched uranium to Russia, minister Abbas Araghchi tells reporters in New Delhi.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is ready to discuss a proposal to move enriched uranium to Russia, telling reporters in New Delhi that the issue was raised in his meeting with Vladimir Putin. US officials estimate Iran holds about 970 pounds (≈440 kg) of highly enriched uranium, mainly in Isfahan.

Japan plans $500 million commitment to U.S.-led initiative, becoming first country to join project - Nikkei

Japan plans to commit $500 million over five years to a U.S.-led initiative, becoming the first country to join the project, according to Nikkei.

Mexico'sSheinbaum accused the US of interference after US authorities requested the arrest and extradition of 10 current and former Mexican officials on drug trafficking allegations

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the US of interfering in Mexico's internal affairs after US authorities sought the arrest and extradition of 10 current and former Mexican officials over alleged drug trafficking links.