South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

South China Sea: Malaysian Navy Shadows Chinese Coast Guard Vessel within Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone

Chinese Navy vessels to the port of Penang in a gesture of regional diplomacy, maritime tensions have escalated with the deployment of a Royal Malaysian Navy (RMN) vessel to shadow a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel reportedly conducting an "intrusive...
New GCAP concept design is displayed at the Farnborough International Airshow.

Japan’s Mitsubishi Advances Global Air Defense Goals with Groundbreaking Collaborative Combat Aircraft Designs

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral defense collaboration involving Japan, Italy, and the United Kingdom, has reached a significant milestone with Japanese defense contractor Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) unveiling concept designs for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). These...
THAAD Missile Defense System

Israel Calls on US for Extra THAAD Missile Defense System to Counter Potential Iranian Strikes

In the looming possibility of retaliation by Iran, Israel has reportedly requested the United States to deploy a second Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) battery. The request, though not yet officially confirmed, follows reports from US and Israeli media...
Alaska Treaty of Cessation The signing of the Alaska Treaty of Cessation on March 30, 1867.

Alaska’s 157th Anniversary: Reflecting on the Landmark Transfer from Russia to the United States

The state of Alaska celebrated the 157th anniversary of its official transfer from Russia to the United States. The historic handover, which took place in 1867 in Sitka, is commemorated annually as Alaska Day—a state holiday that honors the moment...
Donald Trump-Kamala Harris

Beijing’s Wish: Next U.S. President Focused on Bilateral Trade, Less on Taiwan Protection

On October 10, during Taiwan’s National Day speech, President Lai Ching-te took a resolute stance on defending Taiwan's sovereignty, calling out China’s ambitions and asserting that Beijing had no right to represent the self-governing island. His speech underscored Taiwan's determination...
Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

China’s “Joint Sword 2024B” Military Exercise: A Prelude to Blockade Over Invasion?

On October 14, 2024, China conducted its "Joint Sword 2024B" military exercise, marking the fourth large-scale military exercise near Taiwan in just two years. The exercise, designed as a show of force, reaffirmed Beijing’s willingness to use military power if...
US-China

US-China Power Shift: Can a Grand Bargain End Decades of Rivalry?

A persistent theme posits that societies can maintain social cohesion despite vast wealth inequality, as long as total wealth continues to grow. This growth allows for wealth distribution, even to those with the smallest shares, provided their portions increase—albeit modestly....
TSMC

US Commerce Department Investigates TSMC Over Possible Violation of Huawei Export Rules

The United States Commerce Department has reportedly initiated an investigation into Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s largest chip manufacturer, to determine if it has violated U.S. export controls by supplying smartphone and artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the...
Hardeep Singh Nijjar is seen outside the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib, in Surrey, British Columbia

India Allegedly Behind Drive-By Shootings, Arson in Campaign Against Sikh Separatists, Says Canada

A Canadian Sikh activist received a chilling call from his wife: police had visited their home to warn her that his life was in danger. Just two weeks later, thousands of kilometers away in British Columbia, a gunman filmed himself...
Drone Attack Targets Netanyahu Residence as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Killing 33 in Gaza

Drone Attack Targets Netanyahu Residence as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify, Killing 33 in Gaza

The G7 defense ministers gathered on Saturday in Naples, Italy, to address rising tensions in the Middle East, focusing on both the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas and the ongoing war in Ukraine. As the talks progressed, new incidents...
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