President Vladimir Putin has announced that Russia continues to strengthen its naval power, with 30 new vessels joining its fleet this year. 

Chinese Taipei reports detecting two Russian warships in its vicinity, saying that it has deployed surveillance ships and aircraft to monitor their movements.

A US guided-missile destroyer almost collided with a Chinese warship in the Taiwan Strait on the weekend.

The United States called on China to choose diplomacy over military pressure against Chinese Taipei. The call came after Beijing deployed warships following a meeting by the self-ruled island's leader with the US House speaker.

The Brazilian government allows Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, despite US pressure.

The deputy commander of the Iranian Navy hails the presence of the country’s 86th flotilla of warships in the western waters of Latin America as a source of pride for the Islamic Republic.

Germany says it will send more warships to the Indo-Pacific, joining other Western nations in expanding its military presence in the region, as China ramps up operations around Taiwan.

Chinese and Taiwanese warships have lined up in front of each other to continue their naval drills.

Russia has warned the US there will be "unpredictable consequences" if Washington keeps arming Ukraine, The Washington Post reports.

France says its $3.51-billion deal with Greece to supply the country with three warships is going ahead.