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New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up - Reuters
New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up Reuters
August 25, 2026Japan defence minister denies militarism, criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
May 31, 2026Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated', US envoy Witkoff says
US envoy Steve Witkoff says the president is puzzled why Iran has not yet compromised in the face of a major American military build-up nearby.
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US envoy Steve Witkoff says Trump questioning why Iran has not ‘capitulated’
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox US special envoy Steve Witkoff said he had met with Mr Reza Pahlavi, who has not returned to Iran since before the 1979 Islamic Revolution.
Trump curious why Iran has not 'capitulated' amid US military buildup, says Witkoff
World US President Donald Trump has ordered a huge buildup of forces in the Middle East and preparations for a potential multi-week air attack on Iran. US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a pres