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Japan Fires Missiles Overseas for First Time Since World War Two in Philippine Drills
Defence

Japan Fires Missiles Overseas for First Time Since World War Two in Philippine Drills

Japan fired anti-ship missiles on Philippine soil during the Balikatan 2026 exercises — its first overseas live-fire combat exercise since the Second World War — as the United States made the first operational firing of a Tomahawk from its controversial Typhon launcher system deployed in the Philippines. China condemned both actions and held counter-drills east of Luzon as an explicit response.

Rohan Sharma·15 May 2026
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US Appeals Court Revives Trump's 10% Global Tariff After Trade Court Struck It Down
Business

US Appeals Court Revives Trump's 10% Global Tariff After Trade Court Struck It Down

A US federal appeals court issued a temporary stay on Tuesday reinstating President Trump's 10% global import tariff, days after a trade court ruled the levy unlawful under the 1974 Trade Act. The legal whiplash — the third round of major tariff litigation in a year — has left importers, state governments, and trading partners uncertain about the cost of doing business with the United States.

Elena Volkov·15 May 2026
5 min read