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Australia, Canada, and the Philippines carried out joint naval and air defense exercises near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea, deploying warships, aircraft, and a heavy-lift helicopter. The drills aimed to enhance coordinated defense capabilities, counter aerial threats, and strengthen ties among allied nations, Al Jazeera reported.

The exercises marked the conclusion of Exercise ALON 2025, Australia’s largest military drill with the Philippines, involving over 3,600 personnel and 15 days of live-fire maneuvers.

Scarborough Shoal, claimed by both China and the Philippines, remains a sensitive flashpoint. Earlier this month, Chinese naval vessels collided while attempting to block a Philippine coastguard ship. China continues to assert control despite international rulings limiting its claims, according to Al Jazeera.

Toyoake, a town in Aichi, Japan, has proposed limiting residents’ smartphone use to two hours per day outside work and study. Mayor Masafumi Koki emphasized the guideline is voluntary, aiming to help families manage screen time, according to BBC.

Non-leisure activities like online learning, cooking, exercising, or e-sports practice are exempt. Suggested device cut-offs are 9 p.m. for primary students and 10 p.m. for older students and adults.

The move responds to concerns over students skipping school and adults losing sleep or family time. About 80 percent of residents opposed the plan, while some expressed support.

Denmark has summoned the top US diplomat in Copenhagen after reports that Americans allegedly sought to influence Greenland’s society and promote its secession. The White House did not confirm the claims, saying only that Denmark should “calm down”, BBC reported.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen called any interference unacceptable, while Danish intelligence warned of influence campaigns targeting Greenland. The US stressed it respects Greenlanders’ right to determine their future.

The dispute comes amid President Trump’s repeated interest in annexing Greenland and Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark’s investment in the territory. Most Greenlanders favor independence, but not US control, BBC said.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing on 3 September, China’s foreign ministry confirmed. The event marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan and the end of World War Two. Russian President Vladimir Putin is also expected, along with other world leaders, BBC reported.

China plans to showcase its latest military capabilities, including new aircraft, tanks, and anti-drone systems, marking the first full display of its modernized force structure. The 70-minute parade will be overseen by President Xi Jinping from Tiananmen Square and is likely to attract close attention from global analysts.