22 hour agoThe EU views the Sino-Russian alliance as the world’s “biggest challenge.” EU leaders, including Kaja Kallas and Emmanuel Macron, stressed the need to defend the rules-based order amid growing China-Russia cooperation. Kallas warned that 80% of dual-use goods aiding Russia’s war in Ukraine come from China
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 - 83 km SSE of Kushiro, Japan
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 141 km NE of Aksu, China
India has confirmed the loss of fighter jets in the recent conflict with Pakistan - Indian Defense Chief Anil Chauhan on Bloomberg TV
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 129 km SE of Modisi, Indonesia
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth says the threat of China "conquering Taiwan" is real and "could be imminent"
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 47 km SSE of Lospalos, Timor Leste
China plans to allocate 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) of capital that could be leveraged up to fast track new infrastructure projects as authorities seek to cushion the economy from US tariffs, according to people familiar with the matter
Pakistan upgrades its highest diplomatic post in Kabul to Ambassador level from earlier post of CdA
In first ever interview, Pakistan's chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff General Sahir Shamshad Mirza tells that Pakistan and India are close to reducing the troop build up along their border to levels before conflict erupted between the neighbours this month
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - Kuril Islands
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 - 46 km E of Shikotan, Russia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 2 km SE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines
2 day agoPutin met the first president of Kazakhstan Nursultan Nazarbayev in the Kremlin
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 158 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia
2 day agoU.S, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, and ROK issue a Joint Statement on the publication of Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team’s first Report Covering DPRK-Russia Military Cooperation
The Chinese company DJI is no longer selling Mavic drones to Ukraine, but is helping to produce them in Russia, - Zelensky said. According to him, there are Mavic production lines in the Russian Federation, where Chinese representatives work.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 145 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia
2 day agoSecurity forces acting on intelligence raided a militant hideout in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, triggering a shootout that left two police officers and four Pakistani Taliban fighters dead, police said Thursday
According to Navy officials, the aircraft was on a mission to Pohang Air Base when it crashed during takeoff and landing training. Navy: "Four maritime surveillance aircraft passengers were killed Two bodies recovered at the scene."
Philippines says China has no right to object or interfere with its 'lawful' activities in the South China Sea
Early voting for presidential election kicks off in South Korea
Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 107 km NW of Abepura, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 171 km NNE of Ruteng, Indonesia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 150 km SE of Kuril’sk, Russia
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 113 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan and Turkey have played an important role in ensuring energy security, and today large-scale projects have been launched in the direction of production and export of renewable energy. In addition, the transport routes connecting Asia and Europe through Azerbaijan and Turkey are of strategic importance.
The summit of the leaders of Azerbaijan, Turkey and Pakistan has begun in Lachin.
4 day agoIndonesia's Prabowo says ready to recognise Israel if Palestinians given independence
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 0 km SSE of Moirāng, India