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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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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The global aviation industry is bracing for a prolonged jet fuel crisis, even as the critical Strait of Hormuz begins to reopen following weeks of geopolitical tension. According to International Air Transport Association Director General Willie Walsh, the road to recovery will not be immediate. While the reopening of this key oil transit route brings […]
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A fresh report released on April 7 by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute through its ASEAN Studies Centre has revealed a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical outlook. The findings highlight that China has once again emerged as the region’s preferred superpower, overtaking the United States for the second time in three years. According […]
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In a development that has drawn global attention, Iran has carried out the execution of a man accused of collaborating with foreign governments during a period of nationwide unrest. The judiciary confirmed that the individual, identified as Ali Fahim, was executed after his case underwent review by the Supreme Court, which upheld the original verdict. […]
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