Asia - Pacific

China rebuffs Taiwan over ‘median line’ in strait
Officials of Taiwan's ruling party criticized China for announcing activation of air route over strait, thus reducing Taipei's air defense depth and warning time
China rebuffs Taiwan over ‘median line’ in strait
Officials of Taiwan's ruling party criticized China for announcing activation of air route over strait, thus reducing Taipei's air defense depth and warning time

Typhoon Nari approaches Japanese capital
Nari is 5th tropical storm or typhoon of year, according to Japan Meteorological Agency

South Korea's special counsel conducts raids over alleged plot by Yoon to provoke Pyongyang
Former president suspected of ordering covert drone incursion into North Korea to provoke military response to justify his martial law decree

6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar Islands region: USGS
No immediate reports of casualties or infrastructural damage

Malaysia tightens rules on exports of US-origin AI chips: Report
Move follows report that the US plans to restrict shipments of advanced AI chips to Malaysia to prevent them from being diverted to China

'Japanese First' debate dominates Japan's tense election campaign
Policies toward foreigners have emerged as central issue of campaigning ahead of July 20 upper house elections