U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines ...

MANILA, Philippines — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday that the Trump administration would boost military ties with the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against “threats ...

Hegseth’s decision to make the Philippines his first stop in Asia, followed by Japan — both U.S. treaty allies facing territorial disputes with China — was the strongest assurance yet by the ...

“that nothing good could come out of opening the door to a predator”. He added: “Those who willingly serve as chess pieces will be deserted in the end.” Mr Hegseth’s visit to the ...