Satellite images show that China has deployed two H-6 long-range bombers near the Scarborough Shoal to assert its sovereignty over this hotly contested atoll located in the South China Sea. China did not announce the deployment. It was made ahead of the visit of the U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, to the Philippines. The Philippines also claim the 200-nautical-mile … [Read more...] about Satellite Images Reveal New Chinese Bomber Deployment in South China Sea—Rising Tensions Ahead?
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China, Russia, Iran to Convene High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Beijing on Friday
China's Foreign Ministry announced that on Friday, it will host a meeting in Beijing between Russia and Iran to discuss "the nuclear question" in Iran. Both nations will send their respective deputy ministers of foreign affairs. The relationship between Iran, Russia, and Ukraine has grown since the start of the Ukraine War in 2022. In January, both countries signed a … [Read more...] about China, Russia, Iran to Convene High-Stakes Nuclear Talks in Beijing on Friday
US Tariffs Hit Canada & Mexico as China Strikes Back at American Farmers
President Donald Trump implemented his much-promised tariffs on Tuesday against Canada and Mexico. This sent global markets into a frenzy and set up expensive retaliation from the United States and its North American allies. From midnight onwards, all imports to Canada and Mexico will be subject to a 25% tax, while Canadian energy products are only subject to a 10% … [Read more...] about US Tariffs Hit Canada & Mexico as China Strikes Back at American Farmers
Close Call: Chinese Fighter Jet’s Flares Nearly Hit Australian Spy Plane Over South China Sea
Australia protested against what they called an "unsafe and unprofessional" interaction in the South China Sea. A Chinese fighter is accused of shooting flares at a surveillance aircraft in Australia, putting its safety at risk. Richard Marles, Defense Minister, said a Chinese J-16 fighter had fired flares on a P-8 Poseidon spy jet on Tuesday. The incident took place in … [Read more...] about Close Call: Chinese Fighter Jet’s Flares Nearly Hit Australian Spy Plane Over South China Sea
U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban China’s DeepSeek AI from Government Devices
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in Congress to ban China's DeepSeek AI software from government-owned devices. The legislation is being introduced by U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (R-Ill.) and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), claim that the technology of the company poses a risk to national security. LaHood stated in a press release that the United States cannot afford to lose … [Read more...] about U.S. Lawmakers Push to Ban China’s DeepSeek AI from Government Devices
