[Breaking News]Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

MANILA, Philippines, April 20 Kyodo - The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026. (Kyodo)

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

Joint exercises between Philippines and U.S.

The Philippines and the United States hold the opening ceremony of their Balikatan joint military exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Manila on April 20, 2026.

Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel salute during the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan-U.S. Iron Fist joint exercise in Okinawa

Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. military personnel pose for a group photo after the opening ceremony of their Iron Fist joint exercise at U.S. Marine Corps' Camp Hansen in the southern Japan island prefecture of Okinawa on Feb. 23, 2026.

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

People mourn for a 24-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the town of Tell near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Nov. 21, 2025. Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Friday after a manhunt for a gunman accused of wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli officials said. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Younes Waleed Mohammad Shtayyeh, 24. In a joint statement, the Israeli military, the Shin Bet security agency and the Border Police said Shtayyeh was a member of the Palestinian Authority (PA) police. The statement said troops spotted him in the town of Tell, near Nablus, holding a rifle and firing at Israeli forces, who returned fire and killed him. Israel accused him of shooting and injuring an Israeli reserve soldier during operations in the area on Thursday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

People mourn for a 24-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the town of Tell near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Nov. 21, 2025. Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Friday after a manhunt for a gunman accused of wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli officials said. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Younes Waleed Mohammad Shtayyeh, 24. In a joint statement, the Israeli military, the Shin Bet security agency and the Border Police said Shtayyeh was a member of the Palestinian Authority (PA) police. The statement said troops spotted him in the town of Tell, near Nablus, holding a rifle and firing at Israeli forces, who returned fire and killed him. Israel accused him of shooting and injuring an Israeli reserve soldier during operations in the area on Thursday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

People mourn for a 24-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the town of Tell near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Nov. 21, 2025. Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Friday after a manhunt for a gunman accused of wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli officials said. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Younes Waleed Mohammad Shtayyeh, 24. In a joint statement, the Israeli military, the Shin Bet security agency and the Border Police said Shtayyeh was a member of the Palestinian Authority (PA) police. The statement said troops spotted him in the town of Tell, near Nablus, holding a rifle and firing at Israeli forces, who returned fire and killed him. Israel accused him of shooting and injuring an Israeli reserve soldier during operations in the area on Thursday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

Palestinians Mourn Killing Of 24 Year Old By Israeli Forces - Nablus

People mourn for a 24-year-old Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the town of Tell near the West Bank city of Nablus, on Nov. 21, 2025. Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian man in the occupied West Bank on Friday after a manhunt for a gunman accused of wounding an Israeli soldier, Israeli officials said. The Palestinian Health Ministry identified the man as Younes Waleed Mohammad Shtayyeh, 24. In a joint statement, the Israeli military, the Shin Bet security agency and the Border Police said Shtayyeh was a member of the Palestinian Authority (PA) police. The statement said troops spotted him in the town of Tell, near Nablus, holding a rifle and firing at Israeli forces, who returned fire and killed him. Israel accused him of shooting and injuring an Israeli reserve soldier during operations in the area on Thursday. (Photo by Ayman Nobani/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

Bush, Cheney, and Powell at the Pentagon

Bush, Cheney, and Powell at the Pentagon

Washington, D.C. - August 15, 1990 -- United States Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney (seated left) and Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin E. Powell, United States Army (seated center), listen as United States President George H.W. Bush delivers a speech to Pentagon employees, August 15, 1990. President Bush praised the Defense Department workers for their untiring efforts in support of the deployment of United States military forces to the Middle East -- Operation Desert Shield, and condemned President Saddam Hussein of Iraq for his invasion of Kuwait. .Photo by White House via CNP/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-Japan-S. Korea joint military drill

U.S.-Japan-S. Korea joint military drill

People stage a protest in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Sept 15, 2025, as the U.S. military begins the 2025 Freedom Edge exercise with Japan and South Korea the same day.

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Logistics Support Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The formation of People's Liberation Army's Joint Logistics Support Force attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and a chorus perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Joint Logistics Support Force formation attends a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a rehearsal in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations for a grand gathering in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army make preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A member of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army makes preparations in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a rehearsal in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. A grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, which includes a military parade, will be held on Sept. 3 at Tian'anmen Square in Beijing. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of a joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army perform during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of a joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army perform during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A member of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) performs during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of a joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army perform during a grand gathering to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and a chorus perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and a chorus perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) and a chorus perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

A member of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) performs during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) perform during a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

The formation of People's Liberation Army's Joint Logistics Support Force marches through Tian'anmen Square during a military parade in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. China on Wednesday held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

V-Day Commemorations Held In Beijing - Chin

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army and a chorus attend a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 3, 2025. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

U.S.-S. Korea joint military exercise

U.S.-S. Korea joint military exercise

U.S. and South Korean military forces conduct a river-crossing drill during the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercise in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul, on Aug. 27, 2025.

U.S.-S. Korea joint military exercise

U.S.-S. Korea joint military exercise

U.S. and South Korean military forces conduct a river-crossing drill during the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield joint exercise in Yeoju in Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul, on Aug. 27, 2025.

Indonesia, U.S. forces hold joint combat drill

Indonesia, U.S. forces hold joint combat drill

Military officers from the United States and Indonesia as well as a dozen other countries including Japan and Canada pose for photos during the opening ceremony of the annual joint military exercise Super Garuda Shield in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug. 25, 2025.

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a training for the upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing, capital of China, August 20, 2025. Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on September 3 in Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Zhang Cheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a training for the upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing, capital of China, August 20, 2025. Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on September 3 in Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Zhang Cheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

A member of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army takes part in a training for the upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing, capital of China, August 20, 2025. Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on September 3 in Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Zhang Cheng/ABACAPRESS.COM

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

V-Day Parade Preparation - Beijing

Members of the joint military band of the Chinese People's Liberation Army take part in a training for the upcoming V-Day military parade in Beijing, capital of China, August 20, 2025. Participants are busy preparing for the upcoming V-Day military parade scheduled on September 3 in Tian'anmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Photo by Yin Gang/ABACAPRESS.COM