Trump defers final determination on Iran nuclear deal after White House meeting. Conditions: eliminate enriched nuclear materials, reopen Hormuz Strait without tolls. White House says no deal unless it satisfies his redlines.

Washington and Tehran reach memorandum of understanding to extend 60-day ceasefire and begin nuclear program talks; proposal awaits Trump's approval.

A proposed 60-day ceasefire extension between the United States and Iran is awaiting Donald Trump's approval, following reports that the two countries have reached a memorandum of understanding to extend the truce and begin negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

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.

US DefensePete Hegseth tells Asia forum Washington not turning away from region despite Iran conflict, calls for increased allied defense spending

US DefensePete Hegseth stated at a regional forum in Singapore that American forces are not turning away from Asia while fulfilling global commitments and waging war with Iran. He assured allies of continued arms supplies but renewed calls for increased defense spending, noting China's military buildup and the US desire to avoid unnecessary confrontation.