Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 38 km NNE of Hualien City, Taiwan
US Navy: The US and Philippine Coast Guards conducted a bilateral search and rescue exercise in the South China Sea on July 16.
Trump on Taiwan: "Taiwan took our chip business from us," he says. "I mean, how stupid are we? They took all of our chip business. They're immensely wealthy." What he wants is for Taiwan to pay the US for protection. "I don't think we're any different from an insurance policy"
2 month ago Bloomberg: Would you defend Taiwan against China? Trump: No
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 109 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia
The head of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry said that he expects to meet with Lavrov on the sidelines of the UN Security Council; in the morning he spoke by telephone with the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry
Problems with mobile communications and the Internet are observed in the regions of the Far East among MTS and Beeline users
An emergency shutdown in Buryatia occurred at the power unit of the Gusinoozerskaya State District Power Plant; there are restrictions on the supply of electricity in the Transbaikalia power system. A power outage occurred in a number of microdistricts of Ulan-Ude in Buryatia
In response to the capsizing incident of the “Prestige Falcon” oil tanker flying the Comoros flag southeast of Ras Madrakah, the Maritime Security Center reports:
The crew consists of 16 people: 13 of Indian nationality and 3 of Sri Lankan nationality.
The crew of the marine tanker is still missing, with joint search and rescue efforts continuing to find the crew.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 69 km SSE of Hasaki, Japan
2 month ago Pakistani military releases a statement on the Bannu attack: A total of 10 militants carried out the attack, 8 soldiers were killed.The most important part of the statement: "Pakistan Armed Forces will keep defending the motherland and its people against this menace of terrorism and will take all necessary measures as deemed appropriate against these threats emanating from Afghanistan."
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - Izu Islands, Japan region
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 53 km SSW of Bengkulu, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 47 km N of Dicabisagan, Philippines
Deputy Minister of Defense of the Russian Federation, Lieutenant General Andrei Bulyga, held talks with his Chinese counterpart, Major General Zhang Fan - Ministry of Defense
Nepal’s new prime minister has taken the oath of office at a ceremony in Kathmandu
China, Russia start joint naval drills, days after NATO allies called Beijing a Ukraine war enabler
2 month ago Early morning complex attack targeting Pakistani military cantonment in Bannu, KP province. Pakistani sources report at least two suicide bombings including one via SVBIED, which detonated on the road outside the cantonment. The sources report of at least 3 militants being killed while at least a dozen people were injured in the attack including soldiers. A faction of Pakistani Taliban's Hafiz Gul Bahadur Group claimed responsibility.
2 month ago Taiwan Ministry of Defense:10 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC 8) today. 8 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ. ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded accordingly
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 61 km N of Kohlu, Pakistan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 2 km SW of Tagbina, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - Izu Islands, Japan region
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 244 km N of Tobelo, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 199 km SW of Bengkulu, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 121 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia
North Korean Foreign Ministry: We strongly condemn the recent NATO summit announcement
China renews the call for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 238 km ESE of Baubau, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 189 km S of Sanana, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 147 km ENE of Bitung, Indonesia