31 h. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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42 h. ago US to respond 'appropriately to China's targeting of critical industrial sectors,' Greer says

US to respond 'appropriately to China's targeting of critical industrial sectors,' Greer says  Reuters

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52 h. ago Taiwan sets out new rules outlining when troops can shoot down drones

Taiwan has for the first time formally outlined the circumstances under which its troops can shoot down incoming drones. The move is part of a broader effort by the island’s defence ministry to codify its rules of engagement and strengthen its ability to respond to mounting military pressure from mainland China. The new procedures, disclosed in the recently released National Defence Report 2025, set out a four-step standard operating procedure – identification and monitoring, alert and...

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2 w. ago North Korea set to ‘flaunt’ its growing arsenal at massive military parade

North Korea is expected to showcase a new generation of strategic missiles and advanced weapons systems at a massive military parade this week, in what observers say is an attempt to project its growing ability to strike US and South Korean targets. Analysts predict that the parade will centre on a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile and a series of hypersonic weapons designed to threaten US naval forces in the region. The new ICBM, which reportedly has a high-thrust solid-fuel...

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2 w. ago US government shutdown to drag into next week, as Senate funding vote fails

The US government shutdown is set to stretch into next week after senators voted on Friday for a fourth time to reject a funding fix proposed by President Donald Trump’s Republicans. Federal agencies have been out of money since Wednesday – with a wide range of public services crippled – as a result of deadlocked talks in Congress on how to keep the lights on. Tourist sites such as the Washington Monument have closed, key data on employment has been delayed and some official websites have ground...

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2 w. ago China Ditching European Telecom Tech, EU Slow to Respond: FT

China Ditching European Telecom Tech, EU Slow to Respond: FT  Asia Financial

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3 w. ago ‘How are we going to survive?’: Iran in a bind as UN sanctions return

Iran’s clerical rulers face one of their gravest crises since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, caught between growing discontent at home and a stalled nuclear deal that together have left the country more isolated and divided. The United Nations reimposed sanctions on Iran on Saturday after last-ditch talks between Tehran and European powers Britain, France and Germany failed to resolve the latest of decades of stand-offs over Iran’s nuclear programme. Without a breakthrough in talks with the West,...

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3 w. ago How US should respond after China rejects Trump nuclear talks, shows off new weapons at parade

How US should respond after China rejects Trump nuclear talks, shows off new weapons at parade  Fox News

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3 w. ago Paracetamol in pregnancy not linked to autism, Hong Kong says after Trump’s claims

Paracetamol use during pregnancy will not lead to autism in children, Hong Kong health authorities have stressed, in an apparent rejection of US President Donald Trump’s recent claims of a possible link. The Department of Health also emphasised on Thursday the importance of timely hepatitis B vaccinations for newborns. It made the clarification days after Trump urged pregnant women not to take Tylenol, the brand name for acetaminophen, or paracetamol, claiming it increased the risk of autism in...

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4 w. ago Russia dismisses Trump’s ‘paper tiger’ insult, vows continued Ukraine offensive

The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no choice but to continue its military offensive on Ukraine, as Moscow rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that Russia was a “paper tiger”. The comments come a day after Trump said Ukraine could win back all of its territory from Russia, which he characterised as a “paper tiger” with a failing economy – a major pivot in his stance on the three-and-a-half-year conflict. “We are continuing our special military operation to ensure our interests and...

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4 w. ago Pakistan interested in Chinese laser weapons, former navy commander says

Pakistan is eyeing Chinese laser weapons, according to a former senior commander. “In the coming days, high-energy directed weapons will be more prominent I think the world is going towards this transition. Pakistan would love to see some integration [with China] into this area,” Ahmed Saeed, president of the National Institute of Maritime Affairs, said on the sidelines of Beijing’s Xiangshan Forum on Friday. China’s LY-1 shipborne laser was among the weapons on display in this month’s parade...

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