Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets

India Faces Urgent Defense Gap as China’s Military Advancements Outpace Domestic Air Force Modernization

As China and India continue to strengthen and modernize their military air capabilities, a significant asymmetry in the two nations’ air forces has come into focus. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are...
Artificial boulders fill the studio of Vector architects in Beijing

Architect Dong Gong: Creating Soulful Spaces in a Rapidly Changing China

In the sprawling studio of Vector Architects in Beijing, artificial boulders appear scattered across the floor, like the remnants of a recent landslide. Their surfaces are rugged, craggy, and meticulously sculpted in polystyrene before being coated with a chalky gray...
Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning carries out a dual aircraft carrier formation exercise with the Shandong aircraft carrier, unseen, for the first time in the South China Sea in late October 2024.

China Advances Towards Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carriers: New Satellite Imagery Confirms Prototype Reactor Construction

New satellite imagery and analysis of Chinese government documents reveal China’s construction of a prototype nuclear reactor intended for a large surface warship, suggesting a critical step toward developing its first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Researchers at the Middlebury Institute of...
Vistara Airlines

Farewell to Vistara: An Era of Ambition, High-Flying Legacy Lives On as India Says Goodbye

Vistara first took flight in January 2015, it soared with more than just passengers on board; it carried the aspirations of an airline forged from the legacy of two aviation powerhouses, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. Together, they launched Vistara...
Chancay Port- China first mega port Chancay Port in Peru.

China’s First Mega Port in Latin America: Strategic Expansion into America’s Backyard

Xi Jinping Set to Inaugurate China’s First Mega Port in Latin America Next week, Chinese President Xi Jinping will remotely inaugurate China’s first mega port in Latin America: the Chancay Port in Peru. The port, developed at an estimated cost...
Japanese navy ship Sinks After Engine Fire

Japanese navy ship Sinks After Engine Fire: 39 Crew Rescued, One Missing

The incident has sparked discussions around Japan's maritime safety and military readiness, with recovery and investigation efforts ongoing. On Japan's southwestern coast, a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) minesweeper, the Ukushima, sank on Monday after an onboard fire broke out...
Vietnam

Vietnamese Police Raid Financial Firm Amid $150 Million Debt Scandal, Investor Protests Erupt

Vietnamese authorities launched an intensive investigation into GFDI Company, a financial investment consultancy, following a dramatic raid that occurred after hundreds of aggrieved investors gathered outside the firm’s offices to demand the return of their investments. The Ministry of Public...
Pagers

Taiwan Clears Local Firms in Investigation of Explosive Pagers Used in Deadly Lebanon Attack on Hezbollah

Taiwanese prosecutors announced on Monday that they have closed an investigation into explosive devices hidden in pagers that detonated in Lebanon in September, reportedly causing substantial casualties among Iran-backed Hezbollah members. Taiwan clarified that no Taiwanese citizens or companies were...
Prabowo Subianto

Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto’s Candidate Endorsements Spark Debate on Political Neutrality

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's endorsement of candidates in the upcoming regional elections has stirred debate across the nation, especially on social media, where many netizens question the fairness of his public support. Although his endorsements are technically permitted by Indonesian...
Singapore-Malaysia Border

Record-Breaking Cross-Border Traffic Between Singapore and Malaysia Sees Over 543,000 Travellers in a Day

More than 543,000 travelers crossed the Singapore-Malaysia land border on September 6, marking a record-breaking single-day figure, according to a statement from Singapore's Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) on Monday. This new milestone was achieved during Singapore’s September school holidays,...
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