Speaking of foreign interference, an Australian MP is being investigated for being compromised by the long reach of China's influence
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 34 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines
2 week agoUS Secretary of State Mike Pompeo at Brussels Forum when asked why US reduced troops in Germany: Actions of Chinese Communist Party meant threats to India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, South China Sea. US military postured appropriately to meet the challenges
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 62 km WSW of Ishigaki, Japan
NORAD says it scrambled fighter jets last night to intercept Russian aircraft off the coast of Alaska for the 5th time this month
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 174 km ESE of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 - 87 km NNW of Te Anau, New Zealand
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 203 km WNW of Panguna, Papua New Guinea
2 week agoTaiwan Foreign Minister Minister Wu talked tough on preventing a COVID19 2nd wave while addressing the Taiwan-US-Japan-Australia GCTF workshop. Many thanks to AIT Director Christensen, JTEA Rep. Izumi, Dep. Rep. Moore, & 70+ academics & officials from 16 countries for the successful virtual event
Malaysia to detain, charge crew of "illegal" Vietnamese boats
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 - 90 km NE of Yigo Village, Guam
Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 - 96 km ENE of Yigo Village, Guam
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 83 km SSW of Kokopo, Papua New Guinea
Five Eyes - US, Australia Canada, New Zealand and Britain - met via videoconference "to advance defense & security cooperation on matters of common interest to support & defend a stable, rules-based, global order that is increasingly being challenged"
2 week agoThe Department of Health reports the Philippines has 31,825 total COVID19 cases, with 1,150 more confirmed cases on Tuesday, June 23. Of the additional cases, 789 are "fresh" and 361 are "late" 299 new recoveries; 8,442 total 9 new deaths; 1,186 total
Singapore's PM Lee @leehsienloong has asked the president to dissolve Parliament and issue the writ of election to hold a general election
Singapore PM Lee says must brace ourselves for tough economic period ahead
Singapore PM Lee says Singapore is in a "stable position" with covid19
Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 - 97 km ESE of Gorontalo, Indonesia
2 week agoA USNavy EA-18G Growler from Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ209 and Japan Air Self-Defense Force F-2s fly off the wing of @USAirForce B-52H Stratofortress bombers while training together over the Sea of Japan(East Sea) during a recent @PACAF Bomber Task Force mission. @INDOPACOM
Fire breaks out at hazmat facility at US air base on Okinawa
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 244 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 116 km ESE of Lorengau, Papua New Guinea
2 week ago'Do not travel to Melbourne unless you absolutely have to' - that's the message from NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, after a drastic increase in COVID19 cases in Victoria. @cokeefe9
Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 50 km W of Darapidap, Philippines
2 week agoUSAF B-52Hs DEWAY21 & 22 departed Eielson AFB, Alaska to a point in the Philippine Sea, possibly to conduct operations with a Carrier Strike Group nearby. Following the task, both bombers will fly directly home to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana the North Pacific
2 week agoRussian Navy Pacific Fleet warships underway last wk as seen by the JSDF Japanese Self-Defense Forces. On 17 June the Proj 20380 guard ships SOVERSHENNY 333 and GROMKIY 335 were about 50NM SE of Okinawa. Destroyer ADMIRAL PANTALEYEV 548 on 19 June was headed N towards Tsushima St
2 week agoHere is your PACAF photo of the week. A @USNavy E/A-18G Growler escorts two B-52H Stratofortress bombers over the Sea of Okhotsk on June 18 to demonstrate joint force lethality in support of a #FreeAndOpenIndoPacific
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 71 km N of Isangel, Vanuatu
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 121 km SSW of Jatiroto, Indonesia
