Silmido Unit

South Korean Defense Minister Issues Formal Apology for the Silmido Unit Tragedy After Over 50 Years

South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun extended a long-awaited formal apology for the tragic fate of the members of the Silmido unit, a secret commando group created during the Cold War era. This marks the first time in more than...
China C-919 Aircraft

Laos Eyes Chinese Aircraft Amid Debt Crisis: A Strategic Partnership with Beijing

That could reshape aviation and economic dynamics in Southeast Asia, Laos has expressed keen interest in acquiring Chinese-manufactured commercial aircraft. This comes as the country struggles with an immense debt burden, largely stemming from Chinese infrastructure loans. The move is...
Stryker AFV

India-Canada Relations Deteriorate, Stryker Armored Vehicle Deal Hangs in the Balance

India’s relationship with Canada has entered a perilous phase, casting doubt over a defense deal that could have seen the Indian Army acquiring Stryker armored vehicles, a platform developed by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for the U.S. Army. The deal,...
Narendra Modi-Justin Trudeau

Canada-India Relations Face Major Setback Amid Accusations of Covert Indian Operations on Canadian Soil

Canada-India relations have plummeted to their lowest point in decades, following explosive allegations by Canadian authorities. In September 2023, Canada accused Indian agents of engaging in a series of illicit activities, including “homicides, extortion, and violent acts” on Canadian soil,...
Patriot missile system

US Scraps Next-Gen Missiles, Opts to Enhance Patriot Missile Threats from China and Russia Intensify

The US Army has decided to halt plans to replace the Patriot missile system, choosing instead to enhance the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor. This decision, revealed during the Association of the United States Army’s (AUSA) annual conference,...
Chinese yuan

Chinese Yuan Under Pressure: Market Participants Bet on Yuan’s Decline Amid “Trump Trade” Resurgence; Will This Strategy Backfire?

Global hedge funds are gearing up for an intense battle over China’s yuan, betting on a currency devaluation in anticipation of Donald Trump’s potential re-election. These funds, motivated by fears of geopolitical upheaval and a return to Trump’s aggressive trade...
South Korean Court Acquits Seoul’s Former Police Chief in 2022 Halloween Crowd Crush Case

South Korean Court Acquits Seoul’s Former Police Chief in 2022 Halloween Crowd Crush Case

A South Korean court has acquitted Seoul's former police chief, Kim Kwang-ho, of negligence in connection with the deadly Halloween crowd crush that claimed 159 lives in the bustling Itaewon district in October 2022. The tragedy, which unfolded in one...
Sheikh Hasina

Arrest Warrant Issued for Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Following Mass Protests

Bangladesh’s political landscape, a court in Dhaka has issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled the country in August following her ousting by mass protests. The 77-year-old leader, who was at the helm of Bangladeshi...
Kim Jong Un

North Korea Designates South Korea “Hostile State” in Constitutional Revision

Pyongyang's move to formally label South Korea a "hostile state" has heightened already tense relations between the two Koreas. Analysts remain skeptical about the prospect of full-scale war but warn of an increased risk of military confrontation. North Korea has...
China Home Sales

Chinese Stocks Retreat Sharply Amid Disappointment Over Property Support Briefing

Chinese stocks, which had rallied earlier in the session, reversed course sharply after a joint ministry briefing on property support measures left traders underwhelmed. Market participants had been hoping for more aggressive action from Beijing, but the actual announcements fell...
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