In a move reminiscent of Cold War-era tactics, former President Donald Trump authorized a secretive CIA campaign aimed at countering China’s growing global influence. Sources familiar with the highly classified operation revealed to Reuters that the CIA orchestrated a clandestine effort to sway public opinion within China, employing a team of operatives to disseminate negative […]
Read MoreIn a strategic move aimed at strengthening regional alliances, a delegation from China’s military recently concluded visits to the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal to foster deeper cooperation in defense matters. Beijing’s efforts to forge closer relationships in South Asia signify a broader strategy to expand its influence in the region, particularly in response to […]
Read MoreTensions between the Philippines and China continue to escalate over disputed waters in the South China Sea, with the Philippine foreign ministry announcing on Tuesday that it has received several maritime-related proposals from China. However, the Philippines rejected the proposals, stating that they are contrary to the country’s national interests. Among the proposals from […]
Read MoreA significant geopolitical development is underway as India initiates the withdrawal of its military personnel from the Maldives, responding to the new pro-China president’s directive. President Mohamed Muizzu, who assumed office in September, pledged to expel Indian security forces deployed in the Maldives, a move that signals a notable shift in regional alliances. The Maldives […]
Read MoreDuring the bi-annual Director General (DG) level talks between the Border Security Force (BSF) of India and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), both forces committed to working together to “bring down to an absolute minimum” the incidents of attacks on BSF personnel by criminals from Bangladesh along the 4,096-km-long International Border (IB) shared by the […]
Read MoreTaiwan’s top security official informed parliament on Monday that China is working to “normalise” military drills near the democratic island, intensifying its military activities in the region. China has been increasing its presence near Taiwan, with almost daily incursions into the island’s air defense identification zones and regular “combat readiness patrols,” involving drills by its […]
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, China’s Ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, revealed on Monday that the suspended death sentence handed down to Australian writer Yang Hengjun last month might not be executed if he refrains from committing further crimes. Speaking at the Australian Financial Review Business Summit, Ambassador Xiao stated that the suspended sentence […]
Read MoreAs Nepal and Bangladesh explore avenues for enhanced power trade, both countries are advocating for the establishment of a dedicated transmission line via India. The move, however, raises questions about India’s willingness to comply, given its strategic stance on electricity as a vital commodity. Bangladesh’s State Minister for Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, Nasrul Hamid, […]
Read MoreIn a significant bilateral meeting held at the royal palace in Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the United Arab Emirates’ strong desire to elevate its relationship with Bangladesh to a partnership level. The meeting, which took place on Friday evening, featured discussions on a wide range […]
Read MoreIn a surprising turn of events, Taiwan has reached out to China for assistance in identifying the individual responsible for a series of bomb threats targeting several lawmakers, as revealed by Interior Minister Lin Yu-chang on Saturday. Lawmakers from both opposition and ruling parties have been subjected to threatening messages, demanding varying sums of money […]
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