2 month agoNorth Korea has reportedly been preparing to launch its second reconnaissance satellite. Recent satellite imagery suggests that a launch was planned but canceled for unknown reasons
German Chancellor: I asked the Chinese President to try to pressure Russia to stop the war in Ukraine
The Kremlin: We welcome Beijing's balanced position on settling the Ukrainian crisis and we are aware of China's proposals
US National Security Adviser Sullivan has postponed a visit to India that was scheduled for this week due to "ongoing events in the Middle East", according to US Embassy in New Delhi
Overall 18 PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, Y-8, UAVs, etc.) were detected along the SW coast of Mainland China from 1150hr today. Out of which, 11 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central, and southwest parts of Taiwan's ADIZ
Iranian forces seized the Portuguese ship "MSC ARIES" in the Strait of Hormuz with 20 Filipinos on board.
Pakistani Police: Gunmen kill 9 men after kidnapping them from a bus heading to Iran
Chinese Army: We will severely strike any separatist activities in Taiwan
Chinese Army: We will severely strike any separatist activities in Taiwan
The Indian Foreign Ministry advises its citizens "not to travel to Iran and Israel until further notice."
India: Our citizens in Iran and Israel should observe precautions regarding their safety and restrict their movements to a minimum
2 month agoPRC vessel swarm at Scarborough Shoal in the Philippines' exclusive economic zone. Includes at least China Coast Guard 3106 (currently running AIS-dark) & CCG 3302 plus 10 large Qiong Sansha Yu maritime militia ships
Biden says US is ready to defend the Philippines from any attack in the disputed South China Sea, which Beijing claims almost all of it
US Treasury Department: China was the largest source of financing for developing countries, but it is declining
2 month agoIn a speech before joint session of the Congress, Japan PM Kishida warns that “Ukraine of today may be East Asia of tomorrow'”
China: We are ready to work with North Korea to raise the level of relations
Vietnam tycoon sentenced to death in $12 billion fraud case, state media reports
2 month ago14 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 6 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's SW and eastern ADIZ
Myanmar ethnic KNU/KNLA told they have conquered/taken over Myawaddy from militarycoup government as of last night. Coup soldiers surrendering & trying to seek protection from Thailand. Minutes ago, Thai reinforcements of ~20 soldiers
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un says now is time to be ready for war, KCNA says
Biden says US, Australia and Japan will establish a joint network of air defense system
2 month agoSouth Korea parliamentary election exit poll by KBS, SBS and MBC predicts a landslide victory for the main opposition Democratic Party with 184-197 seats out of 300, and 85-99 for the ruling People Power Party
China’s Xi hosts former Taiwan president Ma in Beijing, in a first visit by a former Taiwanese leader since the end of the civil war in 1949. Ma is from the Beijing friendly opposition, so this visit should not be taken as a peace gesture
2 month ago10 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today. 6 of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and employed appropriate forces to respond
2 month agoAn Indonesian Air Force plane conducted today an air drop of humanitarian aid in Gaza in coordination with the Israeli army, an Israeli official said. There are no diplomatic relations between Israel and Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world. This is the first time that an Indonesian Air Force plane operates in Israel's airspace
AFP: South Korea will invest $7 billion in artificial intelligence by 2027
US Indo-Pacific Command: China's actions against the Philippines are dangerous and illegal
6.6-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Indonesia, no tsunami alert: USGS
Earthquake (gempa) confirmed by seismic data. Preliminary info: M6.6 141 km NW of Tobelo (Indonesia)
U.S. ambassador to U.N. to visit South Korea, Japan next week
