Intercontinental Ballistic Missile, China

China Successfully Test-Fires Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) into Pacific Ocean

On September 25, 2024, China marked a critical milestone in its strategic military capabilities with the successful test-firing of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), which splashed down in the Pacific Ocean after traversing nearly 12,000 kilometers (7,460 miles). This rare...
Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba Elected as New Leader of Japan’s LDP: Turning Point for Nation’s Politics?

In a vote to replace Fumio Kishida as the head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP's strong majority in the National Diet, this victory effectively positions...
Afghanistan Women

Afghanistan’s Women: Struggling for Justice Under Taliban rule

The crumpled papers in Bibi Nazdana’s hands represent her most prized possession — her divorce, hard-won after a grueling two-year legal battle. To her, they are a symbol of freedom from a life she never wanted, a life she was...
Nepal flooding

Floods and Landslides Ravage Nepal: Death Toll Reaches Over 100, Dozens Still Missing

Severe floods and landslides triggered by two days of intense monsoon rainfall have killed at least 100 people across Nepal, with dozens more reported missing as rescue operations intensify. As floodwaters inundate homes, businesses, and roads, the Nepalese government has...
Bhagat Singh

Bhagat Singh’s Revolutionary Legacy: A Vision for Justice, Equality, and Sustainable Development

Bhagat Singh, born on 27 September 1907 in Banga, Lyallpur District, Punjab, has etched his name into the annals of Indian history as a revolutionary thinker, activist, and gifted author. His contributions to India's independence movement extend far beyond his...
Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s Historic Presidential Victory in Sri Lanka: A New Era Begins

In a landmark victory that has reshaped the political landscape of Sri Lanka, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emerged triumphant in the nation’s 2024 presidential election, held on September 21. Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the...
Hong Kong

Beijing Urges Hong Kong’s Wealthy to Aid Economic Growth

As China's economy grapples with sluggish growth, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called on Hong Kong’s elite families to spearhead an economic revival. However, the city’s wealthiest appear hesitant to answer this call, raising questions about the effectiveness of...
Subic Bay Military Base

Philippines Eyes Expansion of Military Base at Subic Bay Amid Rising Tensions with China in the South China Sea

The Philippines, under increasing pressure from China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, is moving forward with plans to strengthen its military posture. In a significant development, the Philippines is considering building a second, larger military base at Subic...
Myanmar Rebel Groups

Rebel Groups Reject Myanmar Junta’s Peace Offer Amid Escalating Conflict and Battlefield Losses

Myanmar’s ongoing civil war, rebel groups have flatly rejected a peace offer from the embattled military junta. The junta, which has been grappling with mounting battlefield defeats and widespread defections, made its first peace overture since seizing power in a...
Setback to Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy: New Nuclear Submarine Sinks

Setback to Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy: New Nuclear Submarine Sinks

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), reports have emerged that a newly-constructed nuclear-powered submarine sank pier-side in March 2024. China has managed to keep the incident under wraps until now, but recently revealed satellite images have exposed the extent...
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