Foreign ministers for Japan, Philippines want Trump’s commitment to Indo-Pacific

Japan and the Philippines plan to remind the new U.S. administration about the need for continued American commitment to Indo-Pacific security, according to the U.S. allies’ foreign ministers.

Eager visitors flock to see spectacular lava fountaining from Kilauea eruption in Hawaii

People were flocking to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Wednesday to get a glimpse of fountaining lava.

Lawyers of detained South Korean president say he will reject questioning by investigators

Lawyers representing South Korea’s impeached president said Thursday he will refuse further questioning after being detained by anti-corruption officials over his ill-fated declaration of martial law last month, maintaining that the investigation is illegal.

Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-globalist rhetoric as he vies to be confirmed as his secretary of state.

Trump’s pick to lead Pentagon envisions priority on Pacific, force reviews for other US missions

The prospective next Pentagon chief says he will prioritize a military buildup in the Pacific in connection with a global force review that will reassess how many troops are needed in other parts of the world.

India’s navy launches submarine, warships to guard against China’s presence in Indian Ocean

The situation in the Indian Ocean region is challenging with the Chinese navy, India’s main rival, growing exponentially, said Rahul Bedi, a defense analyst.

US-Japan exercise builds on response to massive earthquake on Noto Peninsula

U.S. Army aviators and Japanese troops are rehearsing their disaster response techniques, a year after they flew real-world missions for victims of a deadly earthquake on Japan’s western coast.

Officials warn of aftershocks after strong earthquake jolts southern Japan

Japanese authorities are warning residents to remain alert for strong tremors in the coming days after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southern Japan this week.

Unplanned tanker landing prompts emergency response at airlift hub in Tokyo

Air Force emergency responders turned out Wednesday morning for an aerial refueler that diverted to Yokota Air Base.