North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw artillery firing drills aimed at enhancing combat readiness, as reported by state media on Friday. The drills occurred just days after North Korea pledged corresponding military actions in response to what it perceives as an invasion rehearsal during the ongoing South Korea-US joint military training. The artillery exercises […]
Read MoreIn a significant geopolitical development, the Maldives has signed an agreement with China for “military assistance,” signaling a notable shift in the Indian Ocean nation’s foreign policy. The Maldivian Defense Ministry announced the pact on social media, highlighting that the deal, given “gratis” or for free, aims to strengthen bilateral ties between the two countries. […]
Read MoreIn a press conference with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan pinpointed Israeli settlers as a major impediment to resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Erdogan, a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause, highlighted the actions of what he referred to as “usurpers” among the settlers, accusing them of invading and appropriating land that […]
Read MoreAmidst negotiations surrounding the tragic incident involving two Chinese fishermen in Taiwan’s territorial waters, Chinese negotiators are escalating demands, insisting that Taiwan Coast Guard Administration (CGA) personnel go to China for questioning. The incident occurred on February 14 when a Chinese speedboat entered the waters around Kinmen, leading to a pursuit by the CGA. The […]
Read MoreIn a move aimed at strengthening its maritime security and bolstering operational capabilities, India has announced plans to construct a new naval base, INS Jatayu, on Minicoy, the southernmost island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. The archipelago is strategically located about 130 kilometers north of the Maldives. The decision comes amid heightened tensions between India and […]
Read MoreAcross South Asia, an ominous great game is unfolding. China is battling for regional influence, with smaller buffer states caught in the middle as pawns. Far from peaceful rise, China’s tactics reveal a belligerent dragon pulling neighbors ever tighter into its orbit through debt-trap diplomacy, data colonialism and brazen political interference – a 21st century […]
Read MoreIndia will remove its troops in the Maldives by May, the Maldivian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, as the two countries seek agreement on a pullout that has strained ties. The roughly 80 soldiers stationed in the Indian Ocean archipelago will be replaced by civilians, officials from both countries said. As global powers jostle for […]
Read MoreA spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council has issued a warning to Taiwan’s ruling party presidential candidate not to seek independence. Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party is fielding Vice President Lai Ching-te for January’s presidential election. Lai and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih of the largest opposition party Kuomintang, and […]
Read MoreDhaka, November 13, 2023 — Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) during a successful exchange visit to China by a prominent delegation led by Lt Col Farook Khan MP, a Presidium member of Awami League. The visit, spanning from November 8th to the 12th, aimed to strengthen bilateral ties […]
Read MoreChina is manipulating global media through censorship, data harvesting and covert purchases of foreign news outlets, the United States said on Thursday, warning the trend could lead to a “sharp contraction” of global freedom of expression. The US State Department said in a report that Beijing has spent billions of dollars annually on information manipulation […]
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