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...
Zhuhai Air Show

China Prepares to Unveil New Warplanes at Zhuhai Air Show Amid Rising Military Tensions

China is set to showcase its expanding military capabilities by unveiling new warplanes at its highly anticipated annual Zhuhai Air Show, a biennial event that draws global attention. This announcement, made on September 25, comes on the heels of an...
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins

New Zealand and Australian Naval Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait Amid Rising Tensions in Indo-Pacific

In the Indo-Pacific region, naval vessels from New Zealand and Australia sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, according to an official statement by New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins on Thursday. The transit, which occurred at approximately 2 PM...
Indian Security Forces

Indian Security Forces Eliminate Naxalites in Encounter, Maoist Fatalities to Record High

India's ongoing battle against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), security forces recently eliminated three Naxalites, including a woman, during an encounter near the Chhattisgarh-Maharashtra border in the Abuzmad area. This encounter marks a critical moment in India's internal security landscape, pushing the...
Japan Warship

Japan’s Warship Enters Taiwan Strait Amid Warnings from China

The Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer Sazanami passed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday. This marks the first time a modern Japanese warship has navigated these sensitive waters, which have become a focal point of international geopolitical tension. The...
China Stock

Chinese Stock Market: A Casino in Disguise or a Hub of Economic Development?

The Chinese stock market, often likened to a casino, has been fraught with systemic issues since its establishment in the early 1990s. Economist Wu Jinglian famously remarked that, unlike in casinos where players must follow strict rules like not being...
Japan

LDP Presidential Race and Japan’s Future: Shigeru Ishiba Leads, But Abe’s Legacy Looms Large

The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan will elect its next president, who will also serve as the country's new prime minister. This leadership election carries substantial weight, not just for domestic politics, but also for Japan's role in the...
China Economic Data

China on Brink of Recession: A Looming Economic Crisis with Global Consequences

For the first time since 2008, and excluding the Covid-19 pandemic, China stands on the precipice of a recession. New economic data reveals a troubling decline in manufacturing, which contracted for the fourth consecutive month. This significant slowdown in China’s...
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