16+ min ago (89+ words) The Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols on Saturday in the territorial waters and airspace over Huangyan Dao and nearby areas.The operation aims to safeguard China's sovereignty and security while helping maintain peace and... Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao The Chinese military carried out combat readiness patrols on Saturday in the territorial waters and airspace over Huangyan Dao and nearby areas. The operation aims to safeguard China's sovereignty and security while helping maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea....

22+ min ago (112+ words) The United States has used a drone to eliminate a field commander of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization (banned in Russia) and another member of the group in the Yemeni province of Marib, Al Hadath reports.Subscribe to TASS / Mir The United States has used a drone to eliminate a field commander of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization (banned in Russia) and another member of the group in the Yemeni province of Marib, Al Hadath reports The United States has used a drone to eliminate a field commander of the Al-Qaeda terrorist organization (banned in Russia) and another member of the group in the Yemeni province of Marib, Al Hadath reports....

25+ min ago (1461+ words) Experts warned that the escalations mark a 'very dangerous' situation in the region AS tensions between historic foes China and Japan explode over Taiwan, Beijing has warned the world that it is ready for war. Amid an escalating war of words sparked by Tokyo's comments on Taiwan, experts reveal how knife-edge relations could spiral into a direct military confrontation with one wrong move. The furious row between Asia's two biggest economies has erupted over Taiwan, the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi infuriated Beijing by saying Tokyo could respond militarily if China were to try to seize control of Taiwan. Beijing, which has threatened to use force to take control of the island, responded furiously to Takaichi's remarks. It summoned Tokyo's ambassador and advised Chinese citizens against travelling to Japan. Top…...

25+ min ago (1463+ words) Experts warned that the escalations mark a 'very dangerous' situation in the region AS tensions between historic foes China and Japan explode over Taiwan, Beijing has warned the world that it is ready for war. Amid an escalating war of words sparked by Tokyo's comments on Taiwan, experts reveal how knife-edge relations could spiral into a direct military confrontation with one wrong move. The furious row between Asia's two biggest economies has erupted over Taiwan, the self-governing island that China says must come under its rule. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi infuriated Beijing by saying Tokyo could respond militarily if China were to try to seize control of Taiwan. Beijing, which has threatened to use force to take control of the island, responded furiously to Takaichi's remarks. It summoned Tokyo's ambassador and advised Chinese citizens against travelling to Japan. Top…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago (688+ words) After grief over the apartment complex blaze that killed over 120 people, Hong Kong is now seeing anger spill onto the street and online forums, but the Chinese regime has been quick to quell any questions for accountability using draconian laws on "sedition. Miles Kwan, a 24-year-old student who is among those detained, had approached people outside a train station, urging them to demand fixing of responsibility for the inferno. "We need to be frank about how today's Hong Kong is riddled with holes, inside and out," Kwan said to news agency AFP. "We all feel unhappy that (Hong Kong) has come to this and we want things to improve. Kwan and a handful of activists were giving out flyers at a train station near the charred residential estate on Friday, demanding government accountability, an independent probe into possible corruption, proper…...

1+ hour, 31+ min ago (383+ words) Home " Japan Greenlights Major Defense Supplement to Accelerate Frigate and Submarine Construction On November 28, the cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved 847.2 billion yen ($5.4 billion) defense spending in the fiscal 2025 supplementary budget amid growing military threats from China, North Korea and Russia. A key portion of the budget allocates 122.2 billion yen (~$782 million) to "enhancing capabilities by securing the early operational readiness of aircraft and vessels." The breakdown of construction costs includes about 11.5 billion yen (~$73.6 million) for two Mogami-class frigates for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, about 2.9 billion yen for two upgraded Mogami-class vessels, called the New FFMs (also known as 06FFM), and about 39.3 billion yen for four Taigei-class submarines. A spokesperson at the Japanese Defense Ministry's press office told Naval News on November 28 that these expenditures are "part of efforts to accelerate procurement, representing an advance allocation of future-year payments…...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (271+ words) Japanese singer Maki Otsuki, known for performing theme songs for the popular anime One Piece, was abruptly removed from the stage during a concert in Shanghai on Friday. This comes amid the growing diplomatic tensions between Japan and China. The performance was part of the Bandai Namco Festival 2025, a two-day event featuring multiple Japanese artists. Midway through Otsuki's performance, the stage lights went out and the sound system was cut, forcing the singer to halt her show. Her agency later confirmed the incident, describing it as an "unavoidable circumstance." Organisers also announced the cancellation of the rest of the festival, affecting other planned performers, including the popular idol group Momoiro Clover Z. The diplomatic dispute intensified following comments by Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi regarding Japan's potential involvement if China were to attack Taiwan. China responded by summoning Japan's ambassador and issuing…...

2+ hour, 52+ min ago (82+ words) Since December 23, the United States has imposed a complete ban on the import of drones manufactured by the Chinese company DJI, for reasons of national security.#USA@new_militarycolumnist Since December 23, the United States has imposed a complete ban on the import of drones manufactured by the Chinese company DJI, for reasons of national security Since December 23, the United States has imposed a complete ban on the import of drones manufactured by the Chinese company DJI, for reasons of national security....

2+ hour, 52+ min ago (258+ words) The resource embargo and new Russian tacticsUnHerd (Great Britain). "Currently, the EU imports much less Russian oil and gas than before 2022. Due to the EU embargo, Russian oil imports have almost dried up compared to previous levels. Gas imports... The resource embargo and new Russian tacticsUnHerd (Great Britain) "Currently, the EU imports much less Russian oil and gas than before 2022 Due to the EU embargo, Russian oil imports have almost dried up compared to previous levels Gas imports also decreased significantly, but not to zero In 2021, the share of Russian gas in the total volume of EU imports was 48% In the first eight months of this year, this figure fell by 15% Despite the significant decrease, it remains significant The main question, especially while peace talks are ongoing and the ban on oil and gas supplies has not yet entered into…...

3+ hour, 28+ min ago (484+ words) Business News: Get the latest Business News, Live Share & Stock Market Updates, Top News from India and across world. Read Top Business News and updates on financial, economic and banking news on CNBCTV18. Her friends warned her not to go But pro-Tibet activist Zhang Yadi wanted to see her family and so travelled home to China this summer, hoping the trip would go as smoothly as previous visits Instead, she disappeared and has not been seen since.Relatives told AFP the 22-year-old was detained by Chinese authorities and has been in solitary confinement for more than three months.Her plight illustrates the risk of going home for Chinese nationals who displease the state, as it increasingly tightens control over issues it considers sensitive -- such as that of Tibet."It's terrible.. I'm lost," her partner Yarphel Norsang told AFP "I don't know…...