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A Chinese submarine launched a long-range ballistic missile near Tuvalu, sparking reactions linked to a new Australia-Fiji defense pact.
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China test-launched a ballistic missile from a nuclear submarine in the South Pacific, drawing concern from Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and Fiji amid new regional security developments.
France 24 English | Jul 6, 2026, 5:06 AM
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticizes Beijing's missile launch and announces support for the Philippine Coast Guard amid regional tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:54 AM
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping sent an unprecedented Independence Day congratulatory message to the United States amid diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, while a Cathay Pacific plane incident triggered NATO concerns.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 10, 2026, 5:55 AM
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China's recent submarine-launched intercontinental ballistic missile test in the South Pacific has drawn criticism from US allies, highlighting tensions over regional military capabilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 7, 2026, 1:03 PM
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China conducted a ballistic missile test in the South Pacific on the same day Australia and Fiji signed a mutual defense treaty aimed at countering Chinese influence in the region.
NPR News | Jul 7, 2026, 5:33 AM
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China's rare missile test from a nuclear-powered submarine in the Pacific Ocean has drawn criticism from regional allies as NATO prepares to address evolving security threats.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 9:40 PM
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China's launch of a ballistic missile from a nuclear-powered submarine into the Pacific Ocean has drawn criticism from regional allies as NATO prepares for its Ankara summit.
Fox News Latest | Jul 6, 2026, 9:21 PM
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The new alliance aims to strengthen regional security as China warns Australia against harming its interests in the Pacific.
ABC Australia News | Jul 6, 2026, 3:22 AM
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The new Ocean of Peace alliance marks Fiji as one of Australia’s few treaty allies, aiming to counterbalance China’s growing influence in the South Pacific.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 6, 2026, 3:14 AM
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China's state media debuts an English version of a love song praising sailors patrolling the South China Sea, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal ruling against Beijing's territorial claims.
ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 2:10 AM
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Saudi Arabia intercepted drones allegedly launched by Iran-backed militias in Iraq, while Houthi rebels claimed to have forced a Saudi oil tanker to reverse course amid ongoing regional tensions.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 29, 2026, 1:04 AM
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Recent missile tests and joint drills near Japan have raised concerns in Tokyo, prompting discussions on enhancing Pacific Ocean security.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 28, 2026, 9:31 PM
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The five-day joint exercises aimed to enhance interoperability among allies as disputes between the Philippines and China continue in the contested waters.
CNA Latest News | Jul 26, 2026, 9:28 AM
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Negotiations between Iran and Oman aim to manage the strategic Strait of Hormuz, following renewed US attacks on Iran and ongoing tensions over control of the vital waterway.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 26, 2026, 9:24 AM
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President Trump vows to use frozen Iranian funds to cover damages to ships and cargo, prompting strong rebuke from Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
Al Jazeera | Jul 24, 2026, 7:21 AM
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to improve relations with China as recent clashes in the South China Sea overshadow ASEAN foreign ministers' meetings in Manila.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 24, 2026, 6:34 AM
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The 30-year nuclear cooperation agreement between the US and Saudi Arabia raises concerns about a potential Middle East nuclear arms race and regional instability.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
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The ongoing fighting between the US and Iran has disrupted the ASEAN meeting focused on regional security challenges in Southeast Asia.
Al Jazeera | Jul 23, 2026, 7:35 AM
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Yemen's Houthis claim missile strikes on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea following a naval blockade announcement, while the US continues military actions targeting Iran.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 23, 2026, 12:08 AM
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US President Donald Trump warned of targeting Iranian civilian infrastructure in response to attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional hostilities with no diplomatic resolution in sight.
France 24 English | Jul 22, 2026, 11:21 PM
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US President Donald Trump vows to destroy an Iranian bridge or power plant after each attack on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing US air strikes.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 22, 2026, 5:23 PM
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Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro protests to Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding Beijing's recent conduct and an AI-generated video insulting Filipinos.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:15 PM
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The vessel, potentially the world’s largest of its kind, signals China’s expanding capacity to sustain naval operations far from home amid regional tensions.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 9:21 AM