Southeast Asia is reeling from the aftermath of a rare tropical storm that has left a trail of destruction across Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia. The storm, which formed in the Malacca Strait, brought relentless rain and powerful winds for over a week, causing catastrophic floods and landslides.
In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.
China has issued a stern warning to other nations, advising them to avoid causing any disturbances near Taiwan. This comes after a New Zealand naval ship traveled through the Taiwan Strait earlier in the month. A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Defence, Jiang Bin, expressed this sentiment duri
China has strongly criticized Japan's decision to place missiles on an island close to Taiwan. This move has added fuel to the fire in an already heated diplomatic dispute between the two countries. Japan's Prime Minister recently suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt a military re
In a recent turn of events, a Japanese spokesperson dismissed China's accusations as groundless. The dispute centers around a letter China sent to the United Nations, claiming that Japan's Prime Minister has shifted the country's stance on Taiwan. This is not just about words; it's about actions and
Iran recently took control of an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker, named Talara, was flying the Marshall Islands flag. It was carrying 30, 000 tons of petrochemical products. The seizure happened on Friday. Iran claims the tanker had an illegal consignment. They did not give more detai
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has stirred the pot by talking about Taiwan. She suggested Japan might get involved if things get heated in the Taiwan Strait. China is not happy about this. They say her words are meddling in their business and a big no-no. China's Foreign Ministry spokesman,
In a bold move, Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) took control of an oil tanker sailing through the Strait of Hormuz. The ship, named the Talara, was on its way from the United Arab Emirates to Singapore when it was stopped. This event marks the first time in months that Iran has seized a vessel in
China has just added a new aircraft carrier to its fleet. This one is special. It's the first to use catapults to launch planes. The carrier, named Fujian, was officially introduced at a ceremony in Yulin, Hainan. President Xi Jinping was there to celebrate the event. The Fujian is huge. It's about
In a bold move, Taiwan's vice president, Bi-Khim Hsiao, recently spoke to a group of international lawmakers in Brussels. She made a strong case for the European Union to strengthen its bonds with Taiwan, especially in trade and security. Her speech came at a time when China is increasing its pressu
