How mudlarking on the Thames unlocks London’s secret riches As the London Museum announces a mudlarking exhibition, mudlarker Lara Maiklem says combing the foreshore can transport you back in time The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2024
US Military Warns Beijing Against 'Dangerous' South China Sea Moves In Talks A senior US military official warned his Chinese counterpart against Beijing's "dangerous" moves in the South China Sea during the first talks of their kind between the commanders. International Business Times · Sep 10, 2024
China squeezes Taiwan by targeting islands and fishing sites Taiwanese fisherman Chen Zhi-rong says that for decades it was common to sail in waters that skirted the Chinese coastline. Since Beijing seized a boat and its crew for the first time in 17 years for violating a fishing ban — and continues to detain them — all that has… The Times of India · Jul 24, 2024
Chinese navy destroyer and helicopter shadowed Australian warship during high-profile standoff, documents show Exclusive: Australian helicopter was outside Chinese territorial waters when forced to manoeuvre to avoid fighter jet flares in ‘unsafe’ operation The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2024
China Confirms Corruption Investigation Of Former Defense Ministers China confirms corruption investigation of former defense ministers impacting combat readiness and military procurement. Top News · Jul 1, 2024
What is on the agenda for Chinese premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia? Li’s four-day visit, the first by a Chinese premier since 2017, is expected to feature panda diplomacy, Indo-Pacific security discussions and trade talks The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2024
Canada’s Universities Are a Pipeline for Chinese Military Technology How hundreds of Chinese researchers across the country were identified as undercover scientists The Walrus · Jun 4, 2024
China turns to private hackers as it cracks down on online activists on Tiananmen Square anniversary Every year ahead of the June 4 commemoration of the Tiananmen Square massacre, the Chinese government tightens online censorship to suppress domestic discussion of the event. The Conversation · May 31, 2024
China testing ability to ‘seize power’ in second day of military drills around Taiwan PLA says exercises launched in response to president’s inauguration will test capacity to ‘launch joint attacks and occupy key areas’ The Guardian - UK · May 24, 2024
How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan? China has launched two days of exercises after island swore in new president. How do they compare with previous ones? The Guardian - UK · May 23, 2024
China's Military Surrounds Taiwan As 'Punishment' The two days of drills are part of an escalating campaign of intimidation by China that has seen it carry out a series of large-scale military exercises around Taiwan in recent years. Latin Times · May 23, 2024
Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over China drills Taiwan says it has scrambled jets and put missile, naval and land units on alert over drills China has announced around the self-governing island democracy The Independent UK · May 23, 2024
China launches ‘punishment’ drills around Taiwan after inauguration of new president Taiwan’s military says its forces are on alert as China carries out mock strikes with jets carrying live missiles The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2024
What are the NIA’s allegations against NSCN? | Explained NIA charge sheet reveals links between NSCN-IM and Meitei insurgent groups in Manipur amid ethnic unrest and border issues. The Hindu · May 18, 2024
Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2024 Water bills hike warning...and why you should never swim the Thames ...The Standard podcast Plus! Lifeguard on danger of Mayor Sadiq Khan’s “swimmable” river plan
Evening Standard · Apr 9, 2024 'We're not going to lie down' — the houseboat residents fighting for their rights at Chelsea Reach Long-term residents of the historic houseboats moored at Chelsea Reach are battling developers who they say are replacing them with luxury mega-boats
Latin Times · Apr 8, 2024 China Conducts 'Combat Patrols' As US Holds Drills With Allies In Disputed Waters The maritime activities took place days before US President Joe Biden was due to hold the first trilateral summit with the leaders of the Philippines and Japan, with growing tensions over the hotly contested South China Sea on the agenda.
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2024 China holds ‘combat patrol’ in South China Sea amid US-led war games Beijing’s naval and air patrols in the disputed waterway take place as several US allies conduct first joint drills.
The Hindu · Mar 9, 2024 What is stopping PM Modi from visiting ‘disturbed’ parts of Northeast? asks Congress Congress criticizes PM Modi for not visiting Manipur amid Northeast unrest, questioning his response to Chinese aggression and regional violence.
The Hindu · Feb 18, 2024 Jaishankar, Wang Yi meet briefly at security conference in Germany External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at Munich Security Conference after six months.
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The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2024 The cruel Thames: the job of pulling bodies from a dark, dangerous river On average about 30 bodies are retrieved from its waters in London each year. Only a few ever make the headlines
The Hindu · Jan 31, 2024 When will status quo be restored on China border in eastern Ladakh, Congress asks PM Congress demands explanation from PM Modi on restoring status quo along China border in Ladakh.
The Hindu · Jan 30, 2024 Graziers confront Chinese soldiers in eastern Ladakh Indian graziers confronted Chinese soldiers in Ladakh along the LAC, throwing rocks at them in a dispute over grazing land.
Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024 Thames ferry crossing proposals are rejected by Sadiq Khan The mayor insisted TfL remains supportive of 'the principle' of new river crossings, but has limited funds to deliver them