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Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

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As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded as Asia’s most influential defence and security forum. Traditionally, China has used this platform to communicate its military outlook, regional priorities, and position on major […]

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Iran media report Pakistan army chief Asim Munir expected in Tehran amid regional diplomatic talks

Iran media report Pakistan army chief Asim Munir expected in Tehran amid regional diplomatic talks

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Iranian media outlets have reported that Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is expected to arrive in Tehran today as diplomatic activity intensifies across the region. According to Iran’s ISNA news agency, the visit is part of ongoing “talks and consultations” with Iranian officials. While details of the agenda were not disclosed, […]

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Rising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Xi Jinping Issues Strong Warning Against Independence

Rising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Xi Jinping Issues Strong Warning Against Independence

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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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Japan Downgrades China Relations Amid Rising Tensions and Growing Global Uncertainty

Japan Downgrades China Relations Amid Rising Tensions and Growing Global Uncertainty

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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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Myanmar’s Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Election

Myanmar’s Junta Sets January Date for Next Phase of Disputed Election

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Myanmar’s military government has announced that the second phase of its multi-stage election will take place on January 11, according to state media reports on Wednesday. This announcement follows the first phase scheduled for December 28, and has been met with skepticism from the international community, including Western nations, the United Nations, and human rights […]

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