French Navy

French Navy Joins Taiwan Strait Following US and Canada, Stirring China’s Concerns

France has sent the Prairial (F731), a Floréal-class frigate, through the Taiwan Strait, according to a report published on October 29, 2024. The French vessel’s transit follows recent voyages by both the United States and Canadian navies, reflecting a rising...
JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets

Iran Eyes Modernization with JF-17 Block III Fighter Jets as Military Ties with Pakistan Strengthen

Brigadier General Hamed Wahidi, the Iranian Air Force Commander, is leading a high-ranking delegation to Pakistan to explore opportunities for enhancing defense cooperation. This visit underscores Iran's keen interest in modernizing its aging air force, a strategic necessity for Tehran...
Phone calls

Chinese Women Voice Concerns Over Government ‘Fertility Calls’ Amidst Declining Birth Rates

A recent surge in unusual phone calls to Chinese women regarding family planning has sparked a wave of online debate and criticism across Chinese social media platforms. The calls, reportedly part of a grassroots government campaign aimed at understanding family...
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui

North Korea’s Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui Visits Russia Amid Allegations of Military Cooperation

North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui arrived in Vladivostok, Russia, on Tuesday. This visit follows recent claims by South Korea and the United States that North Korea has dispatched thousands of troops to train in Russia, potentially for deployment...
China Yunxing Jet

China’s Yunxing Jet Completes Test Flight, Eyes Supersonic Commercial Travel by 2027

In a major milestone for the next generation of aviation, Space Transportation, a Beijing-based aerospace company, announced on October 27 that its high-speed jet prototype, Yunxing, completed a successful test flight just a day prior. Capable of reaching speeds of...
Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant

Japanese Nuclear Reactor Restarts with Enhanced Anti-Tsunami Measures Near Fukushima: Decarbonization and Energy Stability

Japan’s energy sector, Tohoku Electric Power Company announced that Unit 2 at the Onagawa Nuclear Power Plant in northeastern Japan's Miyagi region, adjacent to the Fukushima prefecture, has resumed operations after years of extensive upgrades. The unit became the first...

Malaysian Naval Investigation Reveals Aging Vessel and Navigational Error Led to Sinking of KD Pendekar Off Johor Coast

The Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) has confirmed that navigational error and the advanced age of the vessel led to the sinking of the KD Pendekar, a fast attack craft, off the coast of Johor in August. The incident, which took...
US-Taiwan

Senior US Diplomat Visits Taiwan Amid Trump’s Criticism of Chip Industry and Defense Commitments

Washington’s support for Taiwan, Ingrid Larson, Managing Director of the Washington Office of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), arrived in Taipei on Tuesday. The AIT, which functions as the de facto US embassy in Taiwan, announced her trip as...
Electricity

China’s Electricity Demand Surges Amid Record Heatwaves and Economic Stimulus Efforts

China's electricity demand is projected to surge faster than previously anticipated in 2024, spurred by intense summer heatwaves and the economic stimulus initiatives designed to revitalize demand, according to the China Electricity Council’s (CEC) latest quarterly report. The council, which...
Shigeru Ishiba

Shigeru Ishiba Faces Governance Challenges After Losing Parliamentary Majority

Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are facing their toughest political crisis in over a decade, following a crushing defeat in the parliamentary elections. Official results from Sunday’s vote confirmed that Ishiba’s LDP, along with...
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