TAIPEI, March 15 — Taiwan today reported a renewed surge in Chinese air force activity around the island after more than two weeks of relative quiet, which had prompted speculation in Taipei over Beijing’s intentions.

TOKYO, March 15 — A senior Japanese policy adviser said today that the bar is “extremely high” for Japan to deploy its warships to help safeguard oil shipping routes in the Middle East, hours after US President Donald Trump urged allied countries to assist.

DHAHRAN, March 14 — Saudi Aramco has denied reports claiming it is in talks with Ukrainian companies to purchase interceptor drones to protect its oil facilities from aerial attacks.

DHAHRAN, March 14 — Saudi Aramco has denied reports claiming it is in talks with Ukrainian companies to purchase interceptor drones to protect its oil facilities from aerial attacks.

KUALA LUMPUR, WASHINGTON, March 14 — Donald Trump confirmed that he has bought several members of his cabinet the same pair of shoes from his preferred brand.

TOKYO, March 13 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce Japan’s participation in the US “Golden Dome” missile defence system during her meeting with President Donald Trump next week, according to a report.