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House Select Committee Says China Is Using More Than 10 Bases In Latin America For 'Military Space Operations'

The House Select Committee on China released a report claiming that the country is using more than 10 bases in Latin America for "military space operations."

Latin Times

19 deputies of China's legislature, including 9 military officers, removed before annual meeting

China’s legislature has removed 19 lawmakers, including nine military officers, as President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive shows no sign of letting up

The Independent UK

PLA in peril: Xi Jinping’s purge cripples China’s military, sparks fears of combat vulnerability

China's military purges are creating significant gaps in its command structure. This is impacting the readiness of the People's Liberation Army. The International Institute for Strategic Studies reports these issues. The purges are expected to continue. China's military spending is also rising in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Times of India

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Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for allegedly training Chinese military personnel

Former US Air Force F-35 instructor pilot Gerald Eddie Brown Jr. was arrested for allegedly providing unauthorized defense services to Chinese military pilots. Charged with violating export control laws, Brown is accused of training pilots for the People's Liberation Army Air Force. This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to prevent adversaries…

The Times of India

Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction overturned by Hong Kong court in rare legal win for activist

Appellate court quashes convictions linked to lease violations but Lai may still spend rest of his life in prison

The Guardian - AU

3 scientists were charged in worm smuggling scheme. Lawyers say China helped get the case dismissed

Lawyers say China’s government intervened and helped get charges dropped against three Chinese scientists at the University of Michigan

The Independent UK

Beyond the ideological perch: Why strategic realism underpins Modi’s visit to Israel

In October 1962, at one of the most precarious moments of India’s early nationhood, Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru wrote to Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion requesting military assistance as Chinese forces advanced across the Himalayan frontier.

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‘Great potential for growth’: Germany’s Friedrich Merz seeks closer China ties, presses Beijing on Ukraine

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday called for closer cooperation with China while pressing for fairer trade rules and urging Beijing to use its influence to help end the war in Ukraine.

The Times of India

German leader arrives in China to press for fair trade and help ending Ukraine war

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is meeting Chinese leaders to press for fairer trade rules and more help in ending the war in Ukraine

The Independent UK

Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister

Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island

The Guardian - AU

US gov't warned Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, and Lisa Su that China could invade Taiwan by 2027 — Apple CEO reportedly said he sleeps 'with one eye open'

A new investigative report from The New York Times reveals that, in July 2023, senior US intelligence officials privately briefed some of the tech industry's most powerful executives on classified assessments regarding China and Taiwan.

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Middle East on edge: Iran to buy Chinese anti-ship cruise missiles amid Trump’s strike threat

Iran is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with China for advanced CM-302 supersonic anti-ship missiles, a move that could significantly bolster its naval defense capabilities. The potential transfer comes amid heightened US naval presence and escalating tensions in the region, potentially complicating American efforts to curb Iran's military programs.

The Times of India

Trade, Ukraine and new world order are top concerns on German leader's visit to China

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will visit China as Germany worries about rising Chinese competition and Beijing’s stance on Ukraine

The Independent UK

China puts Japanese companies on export control lists as tensions rise

China has put 20 Japanese companies on an export control list and 20 others on a watchlist, as tensions continue over the Japanese leader’s previous comments on Taiwan, the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own

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Ousted South Korean President Yoon appeals life sentence for martial law decree

South Korea’s jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol has appealed his life sentence for rebellion over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024

International Business Times UK

Washington Declassifies Evidence of Chinese Underground Nuclear Blast as Arms Race Fears Mount

A US official has presented evidence of a secret Chinese nuclear test, raising tensions in global arms control discussions.

The Independent UK

US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament

A U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago

The Independent UK

A Hong Kong court uphold the convictions of about a dozen activists in national security case

A Hong Kong court has dismissed all appeals arising from the city’s biggest case brought under a Beijing-imposed national security law

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Bid to undermine Dhaka's cooperation with Beijing doomed to failure: China

China affirmed its readiness to boost cooperation with Bangladesh's new government, warning that attempts to disrupt their partnership are destined to fail. This comes amid US concerns over Chinese influence in South Asia and a US emphasis on a free and open Indo-Pacific. Beijing also expressed hope for progress on…

The Guardian - UK

China overtakes US as Germany’s top trading partner

Friedrich Merz to meet Xi Jinping in Beijing, with goods worth €251bn traded between two countries in 2025

The Independent UK

Global leaders and businesses pore over fallout of more US tariff swoons

Business chiefs and government leaders are poring over the fallout of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that invalidated some tariffs by President Donald Trump's administration and his response to it

The Times of India

Why & how wars will never end

World War II's end sparked hopes for lasting peace, but conflict evolved unexpectedly. The introduction of nuclear weapons created a threshold for warfare, while proxy wars and evolving guerrilla tactics demonstrated that even underfunded forces could challenge modern armies. Future conflicts are predicted to be multi-dimensional, with technology playing an…

The Guardian - US

Amid Trump crackdown on Chinese students, one US university appears to block them altogether

Purdue says no ban on Chinese students exists, but reportedly rescinded dozens of offers after warnings from legislators

Evening Standard

South Korea sentences impeached ex-president to life in prison for insurrection

Ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol, 65, has been sentenced to life in prison over a failed attempt to impose military rule in December 2024

The Independent UK

Former South Korean President Yoon faces verdict on rebellion charges

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived at a Seoul court to face a verdict on charges of rebellion for his short-lived attempt to impose martial law

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