China has stepped up its stance on Taiwan, with Xi Jinping declaring that any move toward independence by the island will not be tolerated. Speaking during a high-level meeting in Beijing, he described Taiwan independence as the main factor threatening stability in the Taiwan Strait. The statement came during a visit by Cheng Li-wun, a […]
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In a significant diplomatic shift, Japan has officially lowered its assessment of China for the first time in nearly a decade—signaling a deepening strain between two of Asia’s most influential powers. This move reflects not just political disagreement, but a growing sense of unease shaping the region’s future. For years, Japan had described China as […]
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In a significant move amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has officially established a new coast guard command centre on Pagasa Island, marking its first dedicated operational hub within the contested Spratly Islands. Previously managed from Palawan, the newly formed district will now directly oversee a vast maritime area spanning approximately […]
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Indonesia is stepping up its diplomatic game as it works to secure a seat on the United Nations Security Council for the 2029–2030 term. The move signals the country’s growing ambition to play a stronger role in shaping global peace, security, and international cooperation. According to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vahd Nabyl A. Mulachela, Indonesia has […]
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Lebanon has declared a national day of mourning after a wave of devastating Israeli airstrikes killed nearly 200 people, casting serious doubt over an already fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. The temporary truce, agreed upon by Washington and Tehran for two weeks, was meant to pause a conflict that has already claimed […]
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