The Philippines has formally protested China’s plan to establish a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal, calling it a pretext for occupation and a violation of international law amid rising South China Sea tensions.

The nuclear-armed nation completed the final ground test of a powerful solid-fuel ICBM engine, advancing its long-range strike capabilities. This development signals growing threats to U.S. and allied security ahead of key political milestones.

New research shows rumination, often seen as harmful, can reduce stress when shared with others. Distraction may help temporarily, but long-term emotional processing—especially with trusted partners—better supports resilience and recovery.

Linking women’s participation with security and development offers Australia a competitive advantage—embedding human security into regional engagement strengthens stability, resilience, and partnerships while supporting long-term economic prosperity. The concept broadens traditional defence thinking.

The U.S. Navy’s EC-130J Phoenix II will replace the E-6B Mercury, providing secure, survivable TACAMO communications with nuclear forces, ensuring command continuity for the president and national command authorities in crisis scenarios.

Southeast Asia is diversifying defence partnerships amid US-China rivalry, engaging middle powers like Australia, Japan, India, and South Korea. These broader ties strengthen autonomy, resilience, and military capacity; shaping regional security balances and interoperability.

Rapid adoption of artificial intelligence in global security planning is narrowing decision times, blurring distinctions between threats, and raising risks of miscalculation—especially where conventional and nuclear options overlap under growing international pressure.

Crying often makes people uncomfortable—and frequently takes place at work. Crying can be symptomatic of deeper issues that need intervention. Managers can apply strategies to regulate the discomfort with this natural condition.

Operating primarily out of Darwin and the northern Australian training areas, the MV-22 aircraft help maintain a secure region, strengthen interoperability between the Australian Defence Force and the USMC, and provide engagement across the Indo-Pacific.

Extra protein offers little advantage beyond needs—excess can be stored as fat, strain kidneys, and increase chronic disease risks. Balance and source matter more than boosting intake. Plant protein improves cholesterol and lowers risk.