J-10CE Fighter

China Achieves J-10CE Fighter’s First Combat Victory, Marking a Strategic Turning Point in Global Air Warfare and Defence Exports

China's confirmation that its export-configured J-10CE fighter jet has achieved its first combat victory marks a pivotal moment in modern aerial warfare, signalling both the maturation of Chinese aerospace engineering and a structural shift in the global fighter aircraft market...
Rafale fighter jet

China’s J-16 vs IAF Rafale War Game: How PLAAF Simulations Are Shaping Missile-First Air Combat and Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) decision to publicly showcase a simulated air-to-air confrontation between its J-16 multirole fighters and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale jets marks a notable shift in Beijing’s military communication strategy, reflecting growing confidence...
Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

Labor Slides in Three Early January Polls, While Conflicting Results Highlight Uncertainty Over One Nation’s Rising Support

Australia’s federal political landscape has shifted sharply in early January, with three national opinion polls showing a marked slide in support for the Labor government only eight months after its landslide election victory. While Labor continues to lead on a...
Kevin Rudd

Kevin Rudd’s Early Exit from Washington Signals a Return to His Lifelong Focus on China and the World’s Most Consequential Strategic Rivalry

Kevin Rudd’s decision to step down early from his role as Australia’s ambassador to the United States has taken Canberra and Washington by surprise, but the move carries a sense of inevitability when viewed against the arc of his career...
Iran Protests

Iran Plunges Into Nationwide Unrest as Currency Collapse and Reza Pahlavi’s Call Ignite Largest Regime-Change Protests Since 1979

Tehran’s historic Grand Bazaar, long regarded as a political and economic barometer of the Islamic Republic, became the epicentre of renewed unrest in late December as merchants staged protests against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the national...
Australia Federal Labor MPs

Federal Labor MPs Issue Apologies After Alleged “Shoot, Shag, Marry” Game at Hobart Festival Sparks Controversy

A high-profile federal Labor MP and two of her Tasmanian colleagues have apologised following claims of an allegedly crude conversation overheard by a Liberal Party member, The Australian reports. Federal assistant health minister Rebecca White was attending Hobart’s Taste of...
Armed Suspect on the Loose in Peel Region -Pinjarra Streets Locked Down as Police Launch Major Manhunt

Armed Suspect on the Loose in Peel Region: Pinjarra Streets Locked Down as Police Launch Major Manhunt

Western Australia: A major police operation is underway in the Peel region following reports of a gunman on the loose. Authorities were alerted at approximately 11:40 a.m. on Tuesday after receiving reports of a man armed with a firearm in...
People stand near flowers laid as a tribute at Bondi Beach to honour the victims of a mass shooting that targeted a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on Sunday, in Sydney, Australia,

Australia Proposes Tough New Law Targeting Extremist Groups, Sparks Defiance from Hizb ut-Tahrir

Australia is moving to introduce a sweeping new law that could criminalise extremist groups, including the Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir, amid heightened concerns about radicalisation following the Bondi Beach attack. The 144-page legislation, published on Tuesday, would allow authorities to...
Kevin Rudd resigned Australia Ambassador to United States

Kevin Rudd to End Tenure as Australia’s Ambassador to US, Returning to Asia Society Amid Diplomatic Achievements and Controversy

Kevin Rudd, Australia’s Ambassador to the United States, has confirmed he will end his tenure in March, returning to the Asia Society to assume its presidency and head the Centre for China Analysis. For many critics, the move comes as...
Australia - Neo-Nazi Group National Socialist Network to Disband Ahead of Proposed Hate Speech Laws

Australia: Neo-Nazi Group National Socialist Network to Disband Ahead of Proposed Hate Speech Laws

Australia’s far-right extremist group, the National Socialist Network, has announced it will disband this week, citing the introduction of new hate speech legislation as the primary reason. The group, which has been active for several years, warned that members could...
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