News in brief
Lai Ching-te has reaffirmed Taiwan’s diplomatic outreach with a visit to Eswatini, one of the island’s few remaining official allies, highlighting the ongoing geopolitical struggle over international recognition. Taiwan, officially known as Republic of China (Taiwan), maintains formal diplomatic......
An aircraft operated by China Eastern Airlines was involved in a ground incident at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport after colliding with a jet bridge while taxiing toward its parking position, according to state media reports. The incident occurred around midday on Saturday during routine airport......
India and China have resumed high-level dialogue on regional security, as their defence ministers met on the sidelines of a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) gathering. The meeting reflects ongoing efforts by both countries to manage their complex relationship, which has been shaped by both cooperation......
Norodom Sihamoni, the King of Cambodia, has undergone a surgical procedure for prostate cancer in China, with officials confirming that the operation was successful. The 72-year-old monarch was treated at a hospital in Beijing earlier this week. According to former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, the surgery......
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater respect for national sovereignty and international law in the Middle East, amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic challenges. Speaking during a meeting in Beijing with Khaled bin Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Crown Prince of United Arab......
The Philippines has raised concerns over what it describes as possible “sabotage” activities after authorities discovered cyanide on vessels operating near a disputed reef in the South China Sea. According to Philippine security officials, laboratory tests confirmed the presence of highly......
Spain’s Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, has called for renewed international efforts to end ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, emphasizing the need for a stronger diplomatic role from China on the global stage. Speaking during an official visit to Beijing, Sánchez highlighted......
The Philippines has stated that any future cooperation with China on oil and gas exploration must fully comply with its constitution and respect national sovereignty, amid ongoing tensions in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs emphasized that any agreement involving energy cooperation......
Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to explore a comprehensive approach to resolving their ongoing tensions following recent peace discussions hosted by China. The talks, held in the Chinese city of Urumqi, aimed to reduce hostilities and encourage both sides to pursue diplomatic solutions......
Tensions in global maritime trade have risen after reports of detentions of Panama-flagged vessels in China, prompting concern from international stakeholders. Marco Rubio expressed alarm over the situation, warning that such actions could raise questions about the use of economic measures in international......
Japan has begun deploying long-range missiles on the southern island of Kyushu as part of its efforts to strengthen national defense amid rising tensions in the East China Sea. Officials from the Ministry of Defense confirmed that the deployment includes surface-to-ship missiles with a range of up to......
India has approved a major defense acquisition plan that includes the purchase of new air defense missile systems from Russia, signaling a continued strategic partnership between the two countries despite mounting geopolitical pressure. According to official sources, the Indian Ministry of Defense authorized......
China has called for a more comprehensive response from Japan following a security breach at its embassy in Tokyo, warning that expressions of regret alone are insufficient. The incident involved an unauthorized intrusion into the Chinese diplomatic compound, reportedly carried out by an armed individual......
