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Philippines seeks closer ties with Taiwan and stronger military links with nations focused on deterring China’s 'nefarious plans,' defense chief says.

The Philippines is seeking closer ties with Taiwan and stronger military links with nations focused on deterring China’s 'nefarious plans,' according to the country’s defense chief.

Japan and Philippines agree to launch security intelligence-sharing talks and elevate ties to comprehensive strategic partnership. The two leaders met in Tokyo on Thursday, with Japan also pledging patrol vessels and joint training for the Philippine Coast Guard.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos held a summit on Thursday, agreeing to begin negotiations on a security intelligence-sharing agreement and to upgrade bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

South Korea, US hold talks over USFK commander's remarks that drew Chinese ire, presidential office says

South Korea and the United States are in talks over recent public remarks by the commander of US Forces Korea, Seoul's presidential office said Saturday, after the comments drew sharp criticism from China.

Polish PM Donald Tusk urges NATO to heed Dmitry Medvedev's warning that EU citizens' 'peaceful sleep' is over, citing a drone strike on a home in Romania.

PolishDonald Tusk called on all NATO members to take seriously Dmitry Medvedev's warning that EU citizens will no longer enjoy peaceful sleep, after a drone struck a residential building in Romania.