23 h. ago Taiwan kicks off largest war games amid rising tensions with China

Taiwan launched its biggest annual military drills on Wednesday, simulating attacks on key command systems and infrastructure in preparation for a possible Chinese invasion. The Han Kuang exercises, running over the next 10 days, will focus on defending the island through realistic scenarios, including communication breakdowns and command decentralization during crisis. Officials say the drills […]

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4 d. ago China expands Taiwan strait flight path, Taipei warns of rising tensions

China has opened a third extension to its M503 flight path near the Taiwan Strait, drawing a sharp protest from Taipei, which called the move “unilateral” and destabilizing. The newly added W121 extension runs close to the sensitive median line that has traditionally served as a buffer between Taiwan and mainland China. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif’s address at SCO causes diplomatic isolation for India

QINGDAO: The Indian Defence Minister’s request to speak after Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China, was rejected, highlighting further diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Khawaja Asif, during his address, presented evidence of India’s involvement in Pakistan’s internal matters, specifically referring to the terrorist […]

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1 week ago Khawaja Asif commends China’s efforts to reduce regional tensions at SCO Meeting

BEIJING: Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif lauded China’s efforts in preventing the escalation of regional tensions during his participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Defense Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong Province. In a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun, Asif praised China’s proactive stance in addressing rising instability and conflict in […]

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2 w. ago Japan fires missile on its own soil for first time amid growing tensions with China

TOKYO – Japan’s military successfully test-fired a missile on its own territory for the first time on Tuesday, marking a historic shift in its defense strategy as it boosts military readiness to deter China. The Ground Self-Defense Force launched a Type 88 surface-to-ship missile from the Shizunai Anti-Air Firing Range on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island. […]

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2 w. ago India’s defence minister to attend China SCO summit amid easing tensions

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will travel to Qingdao, China, this week for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. He is expected to meet with defence ministers from China, Russia, and other regional countries. The summit begins Wednesday and focuses on regional security and cooperation. The defence ministry said Singh will present India’s vision for […]

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2 w. ago Tensions rise: US, UK, and China urge citizens in Qatar to stay safe

The United States, United Kingdom, and China have told their citizens in Qatar to stay in safe places. These alerts were issued after Iran warned of a possible response to any U.S. attack on its nuclear sites. The embassies of these countries sent messages to their citizens, advising them to take extra care. They have […]

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2 w. ago China warns: Global economy at risk if middle east tensions escalate

Beijing: China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world’s most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity. […]

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3 w. ago China issues warning to Philippines after military patrols in South China sea

BEIJING – China’s military conducted joint air and sea patrols in the South China Sea, warning the Philippines against increasing tensions by cooperating with countries outside the region. According to a statement on Sunday from Tian Junli, spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army’s Southern Theater Command, the patrols were meant to protect China’s sovereignty and […]

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4 w. ago US and China reach new trade deal to ease export curbs and avoid tariff war

The United States and China have agreed on a new trade framework to ease rising tensions and avoid a major tariff clash. Officials met in London for two days of tough talks and reached a deal in principle. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the framework supports an earlier agreement made in Geneva. However, final […]

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