Events

China's Coast Guard has released three images as part of its patrol activity around Taiwan during the PLA's joint exercise encircling the island. The images show CCG vessels participating in "law enforcement" patrols around Taiwan and the outlying islands of Wuqiu and Mazu

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are determined to defend our national sovereignty and any attempt to obstruct the reunification of the country will not succeed.

North Korea conducted long-range cruise missile exercises. According to reports from the North Korean news agency KCNA, the tests took place in the Yellow Sea and were led by Kim Jong Un.

Chinese Foreign Ministry: We oppose any attempt to divide Somali territory

Poster released by Chinese state media ahead of Monday's snap-military drills around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," showing satellite imagery of Taiwanese airbases and other military sites with the text: "How could you ever attempt independence"

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 167 km SE of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia

Taiwanese Ministry of Defense: We strongly condemn the PRC's irrational provocations and oppose the PLA's actions that undermine regional peace. Rapid Response Exercises are underway, with forces on high alert to defend the Republic of China and protect our people

The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has tonight announced a snap-military exercise in the Taiwan Strait and around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed Exercise “Justice Mission 2025” which will begin later this evening and last until Tuesday, December 30. Elements of the People’s Liberation Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force will participate in the exercise, which appears to be yet another attempt to simulate a blockade of Taiwan from the north, south, and east, rehearsing the beginning stages of a future invasion of the island by China.

Korean Central News Agency: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversees strategic missile launch drill

TRUMP: I am pleased to announce that the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia will temporarily cease and they will return to living in PEACE, according to our recently agreed original treaty

On Saturday night (27 Dec), the Myanmar junta airstrikes targeted Kyein Chaung and Ngan Chaung in northern Maungdaw, and Mawrawaddy in southern Maungdaw Township, Arakan, dropping at least four 500-pound bombs

Video of the launch of Soyuz-2.1b rocket with 52 satellites from the Vostochny Cosmodrome.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 153 km S of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 136 km SSW of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

In the event of a possible escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, Russia will support China in protecting national unity and territorial integrity, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 43 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 34 km NW of Bukittinggi, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 9 km NNE of Mambog, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - Izu Islands, Japan region

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 187 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 218 km ESE of Severo-Kuril’sk, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 189 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 - 191 km S of Bengkulu, Indonesia

Thailand’s First Army Region says it has deployed additional forces into Poipet, Cambodia, to dismantle Cambodian military positions after detecting troop movements - Khaosod

Thailand airstrikes approximately 100km into Cambodia in Siem Reap province

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - Izu Islands, Japan region

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 27 km NW of Rāpar, India

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 177 km W of Tigil’, Russia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 67 km E of Gorontalo, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 94 km E of Mutsu, Japan