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 Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2024
Chinese Battleships Shadow US, Philippine Vessels On Patrol In South China Sea The U.S. and Philippines are conducting their second joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea, and even without an invitation, two Chinese warships "shadowed" the allied countries' patrolling vessels. International Business Times · Jan 4, 2024
7 security personnel injured in Manipur gunfight 7 security personnel injured in gunfight with armed group near India-Myanmar border in Manipur; Chief Minister suspects Myanmar-based "mercenaries". The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024
Xi Jinping's surge and purge: What it means for China and world It seems Chinese President Xi Jinping's purge spree of military and government officials is not over yet. Since he became the 'president for life' in March 2023, Xi has intensified his abrupt removal and sacking of officials, with a focus on People's Liberation Army (PLA). The Times of India · Jan 1, 2024
Young whale washes up on UK beach as people warned to keep their distance Whale’s carcass may carry ‘harmful bacteria,’ experts warn The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2023
In bid to counter China, US ramps up effort to boost military ties in Asia US makes a ‘once in a generation effort’ to boost military, diplomatic ties in Asia as it seeks to compete with China. Al Jazeera · Dec 28, 2023
J&K: Govt announces compensation, jobs to families of 3 civilians killed in Poonch district Jammu and Kashmir administration announced compensation and jobs to the families of three civilians who were found dead near the site of an anti-terrorist operation in Poonch district. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Dec 23, 2023
US, China top military officials hold first talks in more than a year Gen Charles Q Brown, US Joint Chiefs chair, stresses need to avoid miscalculations in talks with PLA’s Gen Liu Zhenli. Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023
Agnipath scheme surprised Army; it was a ‘bolt out of the blue’ for Navy and Air Force, former Army chief writes in forthcoming memoir The Agnipath scheme, launched in June 2022 for the recruitment of soldiers, sailors and airmen for a four-year period, had surprised the Indian Army, while it was a “bolt out of the blue” for the Navy and Air Force, former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane writes in his upcoming… The Hindu · Dec 19, 2023
China commission calls for stronger tech export controls - Roll Call Congress must create a stronger system to stop the flow of technology that can aid Beijing’s military, according to a U.S. commission. Roll Call · Nov 28, 2023
Why The U.S. Is Increasingly Concerned With China's Space Operations in Latin America Washington does not rule out the possibility that the civilian space and satellite programs has defense capabilities too Latin Times · Nov 23, 2023
Unlike Rockstar, the GTA RP team hasn’t forgotten about Red Dead Redemption 2: “Rest assured, we are not planning on abandoning RedM” Rockstar teaming up with Cfx.re is good news for GTA and Red Dead RP GamesRadar · Nov 20, 2023
Can bioplastics fix our plastic problem? Poor financial incentives and unsustainable supply chains slow the transition to biodegradable plastics Salon · Nov 17, 2023
Is Biden tired of winning? He might be after summit with Xi After San Francisco summit, President Biden reaches agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping on fentanyl and direct military talks The Independent UK · Nov 16, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023 Attempt to ambush Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur Attempt to ambush Assam Rifles patrol in Manipur's Tengnoupal district with IED foiled. No injuries/deaths reported. PLA cadres remotely detonated IED, opened fire, but were effectively retaliated. ITLF's statement of "self-rule" in districts dominated by Kuki-Zo people has "no legal/constitutional basis"; legal action being taken.
The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023 Biden and Xi Jinping to meet for first time since China spy balloons scandal Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident
The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2023 Biden to press Xi to restore military talks after months of radio silence between US and China Tensions have been raised between the US and China since February’s spy balloon incident
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023 Taiwan election may open window for better China ties, report says International Crisis Group urges all parties including US to re-establish a baseline level of trust
Al Jazeera · Oct 25, 2023 China says US ‘exaggerates’ its military threat in new report Pentagon report detailed the expansion of China’s arsenal of nuclear and conventional weapons.
Al Jazeera · Oct 20, 2023 Not all in China’s military view Taiwan, the West as primary threat As China prepares for possible conflict with Taiwan, the US, some see such a confrontation as unnecessary, unwinnable.
WEKU · Oct 19, 2023 New Pentagon report claims China now has over 500 operational nuclear warheads The Pentagon's latest report shows China is on track with its efforts to develop a nuclear arsenal - though their total warheads are still a fraction of that of the US.
Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2023 How prepared is Taiwan for a war with China? Dwarfed by China’s military strength, the island has been improving training and stockpiling military equipment.
The Times of India · Sep 20, 2023 What Pentagon officials think about likely Chinese blockade of Taiwan In a new high, China's military dispatched a total of 103 warplanes toward Taiwan within a 24-hour period between Sunday and Monday.
France 24 · Sep 16, 2023 Questions swirl around Xi’s motives after a second top minister disappears in China Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu has not been seen in public for more than two weeks. The disappearance of this top official close to President Xi Jinping comes two months after that of now-former foreign affairs minister Qin Gang, and follows the dismissal of a pair of influential military generals.…
The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023 Mystery over China defense minister raises more questions for Xi Jinping BEJING: A mystery surrounding the status of China’s defense minister is raising questions about turbulence within President Xi Jinping’s new line-up of loyalist leaders less than a year into his third term.