Davao City Rejects Foreign Military Facilities Amid US Plans
Davao City officials oppose foreign military facilities, citing lack of local benefits, as US plans a fuel storage depot by 2028.
Regional Politics
Japan’s Military Shift: A Calculated Rightward Turn in 2025
Japan’s military expansion under right-wing leadership sparks regional concerns in 2025, with historians warning of eroded postwar pacifism and rising cross-strait tensions.
Opposition Forces Topple Bashar al-Assad as Syria Enters New Era
After 13 years of civil war, Syria’s opposition forces have toppled Bashar al-Assad’s government. The nation’s future hangs in the balance as regional dynamics shift and international reactions unfold.