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Chinese Forces Fielding Intercontinental Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles Capable of Reaching U.S. West Coast, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon's annual report on Chinese military power indicates that the People’s Liberation Army is fielding the DF-27 anti-ship ballistic missile, which can target both land and maritime objectives...
Pentagon Report Warns China Aims for 1,000 Nuclear Warheads, Eyes Possible Taiwan Attack by 2027
The Pentagon released a report warning that China is aiming to expand its nuclear arsenal to around 1,000 warheads and may launch an attack on Taiwan before the year 2027. The document highlights conc...
Trump confirms US captured Maduro, bombed Caracas, hours after China meeting
US President Trump made claims of capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and bombing Caracas following months of tension between the US and Venezuela over military pressure and economic sanctions....
US Department of Defense Annual Report: PLA Deploys 'Dong Feng-27' Missile with Range 5000-8000 km Threatening West Coast
According to the latest US Department of Defense annual report, China’s People's Liberation Army has deployed a new missile called 'Dong Feng-27'. This intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) claims...
Great Powers' Struggle Threatens World ... Pentagon Report on China’s Nuclear Warheads Ignites Situation ... Beijing Accuses Washington of Spreading False Narratives ... Warning About Tripartite Nuclear Arms Race ... End of New START Treaty Signals Russian-U.S. Escalation
The conflict between major powers, particularly the nuclear dynamics involving the U.S., Russia, and China, is increasingly worrying global security experts. The Pentagon's report on Chinese nuclear w...
New Challenge for US: Pentagon Reports China Record-Breaking Buildup of Nuclear Arsenal
The United States faces a new challenge in its strategic relationship with China as the Pentagon reports that Beijing is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal on an unprecedented scale. This buildup u...
Chinese Military Build-Up Makes U.S. Vulnerable: Pentagon Report
A recent Pentagon report highlights concerns over China's rapid military expansion and modernization, which has led to an increased capability that could potentially challenge US strategic interests i...
Latest Pentagon Report: China’s Military Advancing Amid Churn
The latest Department of Defense (DoD) report on China’s military power, released December 23, 2025, highlights simultaneous disruption and advancement within the Chinese military. Despite leadership ...
Trump’s pivot puts Pacific Rim at heart of global power shift
President Donald Trump’s National Security Strategy signals an intensification of strategic competition between the US and China, particularly focusing on economic and security issues in the Pacific R...
China's Military Space Program Has Undergone Explosive Surge: 36 To 1,000 In 15 Years
China has rapidly expanded its military space capabilities over the last decade, increasing from 36 satellites in 2010 to approximately 1,000 by mid-2025. This growth includes around 350 intelligence,...
China’s BYD dethrones Tesla as world’s top EV maker amid Musk’s politics, tax credit woes
BYD, a Chinese automaker, has surpassed Tesla and become the world’s leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer in 2023, selling 2.26 million vehicles compared to Tesla's 1.64 million units. This decl...
Three ‘meta trends’ are reshaping warfare, INDOPACOM commander says
Admiral Charles Richard, Commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), has highlighted three broad patterns influencing modern military strategies and readiness aimed at countering China's milit...
Ex-Navy Sailor Gets 17 Years For Selling Ship Secrets To China
A former U.S. Navy sailor has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for selling classified information about the handling of sensitive material aboard Navy ships to a Chinese intelligence officer. The ...
UN Rights Chief ‘Horrified’ by Violent Crackdown on Iran Protesters
The United Nations human rights chief has expressed deep concern and horror over the violent crackdown on protesters in Iran occurring since Thursday. These protests, spanning multiple nights and citi...
Trump announces 25 percent tariff on countries doing business with Iran
US President Donald Trump has announced a new tariff rate of 25 percent on any country doing business with Iran. Chinese officials have dismissed this move, stating that tariffs cannot solve problems ...
US moves for AI dominance to outpace China with new ‘overwhelming’ military strategy
The US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, announced an ambitious plan centered on achieving unequivocal superiority in artificial intelligence technology. The initiative aims to prevent adversaries l...
Can the US Space Force Deliver on Trump’s New Mandate to Control the Domain?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order called 'Ensuring American Space Superiority' just before Christmas, aiming to counter threats from China and Russia. The directive lays out four main p...
U.S. Navy Nuclear Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier Is Now Operating In Waters Claimed By China
The USS Abraham Lincoln, part of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group, has conducted live-fire drills in the South China Sea, which includes exercises with Phalanx Close-In Weapon Systems. These e...
NATO’s Europe commander sees growing Russian, Chinese threat in Arctic
U.S. Air Force Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, NATO’s supreme allied commander for Europe, warns that Russia and China are increasing their military activity in the Arctic region, which he believes is not dri...
NATO’s Europe commander sees growing Russian, Chinese threat in Arctic
U.S. Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich, NATO's Joint Forces Command Norfolk-Europe commander, notes that the presence of Russia and China in the Arctic region is not peaceful but rather strategic wi...
China prioritises export controls, supply-chain security to shield economy in 2026
The Ministry of Commerce has outlined export control strengthening and safeguarding supply-chain resilience as top priorities for the year in response to increasing geopolitical tensions. Efforts will...
Trump: Taiwan issue for China to resolve but don't make me unhappy; Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds - US policy towards Taiwan changes
The article discusses recent comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the Taiwan issue. Trump stated that the resolution of this issue should be handled internally by China but wa...
Trump: If Greenland Is Not Acquired By US, It Will Be Taken By Russia Or China
President Trump has expressed concerns that if the United States does not acquire Greenland, either Russia or China could. He also claims making money during wartime....
North Pole On The Frontline: Britain And NATO Confront Russia And China
The Arctic region, particularly the North Pole, has become increasingly contentious as geopolitical tensions rise. Both Britain and NATO are preparing defensive measures against potential threats from...
China applies to put 200,000 satellites in space after calling Starlink a crash risk
Chinese firms have filed plans with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to launch over 200,000 internet satellites. These filings come shortly after China criticized SpaceX's Starlink for ...
China set to supercharge fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter with radar, engine and AI upgrades
A military analyst reports that China plans significant advancements for its fifth-generation J-20 stealth fighter, including upgrades to radar systems, engines, and AI integration. These improvements...
UNSC Emergency Meeting on Russia Ukraine Attacks
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting to address recent attacks involving Russia and Ukraine. This session aimed to discuss the escalating tensions and potential resolution...
Taiwan to fortify critical facilities and ramp up ammunition output to ward off PLA pressure
Taiwan plans to strengthen defenses at key facilities and increase ammunition production as part of its strategy against mounting pressure from the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Taiwanese Vice-Premi...
US President Trump: Will Not Allow China or Russia to Occupy Greenland
US President Donald Trump has expressed his opposition to potential territorial ambitions by China or Russia regarding the sovereignty of Greenland. He asserts that the United States will not permit e...
China’s Hurricane 3000 casts an electric storm in the Taiwan Strait
China has disclosed details of its new high-power microwave (HPM) weapon known as 'Hurricane 3000', which is intended to counter unmanned aerial systems and control electromagnetic domains in military...
Trump: Decision on Taiwan lies with Xi Jinping and use of force will anger Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump stated that China's decision regarding Taiwan rests with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. He added that any military action by Beijing would be met with disapproval from the Unit...
Trump: Taiwan's fate is in hands of Chinese leader but he dares not attack due to my presence in White House
US President Donald Trump stated that although the decision regarding Taiwan’s fate rests with the current Chinese leadership, China would refrain from military action against it while he serves as pr...
China bans exports of military-related goods to Japan as dispute intensifies
China has banned the export of 'dual-use' products that have both commercial and military applications to entities tied to Japan’s military due to ongoing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. This proh...
Greenland Attempts Contact with Washington; Denmark Warns of NATO Breakdown
Greenland is attempting to strengthen its diplomatic ties with the United States amid uncertainty over its strategic relationship within NATO. Meanwhile, Denmark is cautioning about potential instabil...
Halliburton, hedge funds and Chevron: Big winners from Trump's vow to 'rule' Venezuela
US energy companies such as Halliburton, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and Exxon Mobil saw significant stock price increases following reports of a US attack on Venezuela which led to the abduction of Pres...
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
The United States Space Force prepares for full-scale combat operations in the face of growing threats from China and Russia in 2026....
Space warfare in 2026: A pivotal year for US readiness
In 2026, the United States' Space Force encounters significant challenges as it prepares for potential conflicts with China and Russia, marking a crucial period of transition to full-spectrum warfight...
If the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil, who wins – and who loses?
This article discusses the potential ramifications of a hypothetical military intervention by the United States in Venezuela involving the seizure of oil resources and the arrest of President Nicolas ...
The Burn and the Choke: Why Semiconductor Controls Will Outlast China’s Rare Earth Weapon
In 2025, the Sino-US competition shifted towards strategic choke points with Washington tightening semiconductor export controls under Biden's presidency and Beijing retaliating by imposing new licens...
Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan infrastructure averaged 2.6 million a day in 2025, report says
Taiwan reports experiencing an increasing number of cyberattacks from China, averaging approximately 2.6 million attacks per day in the year 2025. This ongoing issue is considered part of what Taiwan ...
US captures Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro: everything you need to know
This article compiles narratives from extensive coverage of the US-Venezuela conflict, emphasizing geopolitical shifts post-US military intervention against Venezuela and anticipations of China's stra...
Venezuela crisis: how Trump’s ‘Donroe’ doctrine could challenge China’s Latin America ties
An analysis suggests that the US's revived Monroe Doctrine may undermine Chinese influence in Latin America due to actions taken regarding Venezuela. The scenario describes a hypothetical US military ...
Shock and Skepticism in World Capitals After US Seizes Maduro
The international community reacted with shock and skepticism following the reported arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. This event sparked immediate diplomatic repercussions...
North Korean missiles fall near Japan; South Korea, Japan on alert
On Sunday, North Korea launched several ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to Seoul's military report, marking the country's first such launch of 2024. This occurred shortly before South...
Trump’s Venezuela Raid Changes the Map: Cuba, China, and Russia Face a New Reality
Operation Absolute Resolve, conducted by the U.S., was a significant military operation involving air, sea, and ground forces that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The operat...
Trump says US will ‘run Venezuela’, keep oil flowing to China after Maduro capture
US President Donald Trump announced that following military strikes aimed at capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the United States would take direct control of Venezuela's resources and man...
China's Six Naval Vessels, One Official Ship Encircle Taiwan
Taiwanese Ministry of National Defence reported that six Chinese naval vessels and one official ship were detected around Taiwan's territorial waters early on Friday morning. Additionally, two Chinese...
Former US Defense Official: American Military Will Defend Taiwan 100% Against Any Attack by China
A former U.S. defense official stated that the United States would deploy its military with full commitment to defend Taiwan against any potential aggression from China, emphasizing there is no possib...
Trump to meet US’ China envoy after call with Japan PM Takaichi as Taiwan drills conclude
US President Trump met with US Ambassador to China David Perdue at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida following a call with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The meeting occurs amidst ongoing dipl...
Belarus boasts of tactical nukes that can reach four European capitals
Belarus has reportedly equipped adapted Chinese tactical missile launchers with nuclear warheads, claiming that these missiles can reach four major European capitals. Russian specialists are suspected...
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