Taiwan fears that China may be preparing to isolate the island due to damage to communication cables
Taiwanese coast guard Photo: Getty Images The Taiwanese government is expressing concerns about China’s possible intentions to interrupt the island’s external communications following an incident involving damage to an international communications cable. The incident occurred near the port of Jilong, where the cargo ship Shunxing39 allegedly damaged the submarine cable connecting Taiwan to the United […]
Ukrainian defence forces continue assault operations in Kursk region
Photo: DeepState The Ukrainian Defence Forces are actively conducting offensive operations in the Kursk region, in particular in the areas of Mala Loknya, Sverdlikove and Leonidovka. This was reported by DeepState analysts on Sunday, 5 January. The offensive continues Ukrainian troops continue their assault operations in several areas, keeping the details of the operation secret. […]
Anthony Blinken arrives in South Korea amid political crisis
Anthony Blinken Photo:Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken arrived in South Korea on Monday as the country is in a state of political chaos following ousted President Yun Seok-ol’s failed attempt to impose martial law. Blinken’s visit is likely to be his last international trip before the inauguration of US President-elect Donald […]
Francois Hollande has called on Emmanuel Macron to complete his presidential term: “Institutional crisis is unacceptable”
Photo: Thibault Camus/AP Former French President Francois Hollande has issued a statement in support of Emmanuel Macron, who is under pressure to resign. In an interview with Ouest-France, Hollande stressed that Macron must complete his mandate to avoid a “major institutional crisis” in the country. “I’m in favour of meeting deadlines,” said the socialist former […]
