Japan and Philippines to start talks on two defense pacts in the face of China’s growing aggression

Japan’s prime minister Shigeru Ishiba and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr shake hands before the start of a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines. (Image: AP) MANILA: Japanese prime minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday that his country and the Philippines would start talks on two proposed defense pacts to further boost their security […]

22 killed in fire at restaurant in China’s Liaoyang City; video shows scenes of devastation

(Source: ShanghaiDaily/X) A deadly fire broke out at a restaurant in northeastern China on Tuesday, killing 22 people and injuring three others, according to Chinese state media. The fire started just after noon in Liaoyang City, located in Liaoning Province. The restaurant was situated near the Sanlizhuang resettlement housing area in the city’s Baita District.A […]

China’s nuclear submarines spotted near Taiwan on Google Maps

Recent Google Maps images show what appears to be China’s nuclear submarine base near Qingdao, with at least six nuclear-powered subs docked, raising new concerns about Beijing’s growing military threat in the region. The photographs, taken from Google Maps, show six nuclear-powered submarines stationed at the so-called First Submarine Base, about 18km east of Qingdao […]

China’s Xi meets Malaysian leaders in diplomatic charm offensive |

President Xi Jinping’s Southeast Asia tour, including a visit to Malaysia, aims to strengthen China’s position as a reliable partner amid global trade tensions. Xi’s visit emphasizes regional solidarity and economic cooperation, particularly in light of US tariffs impacting ASEAN nations. China seeks to promote stability and development, positioning itself as an alternative to protectionist […]

US China Tariffs: ‘I’ve heard of worse things’: Trump reacts to China’s ban on Hollywood movies after 145% tariff; ‘Xi’s been a friend of mine’

Trump said Thursday Xi has been a good friend. President Donald Trump again expressed optimism that the tariffs and counter-tariffs between the US and China would ultimately reach a deal. As he addressed a cabinet meeting on Thursday amid the trade war, Trump reiterated that he has a great respect for Chinese President xi Jinping. […]

‘American customers won’t buy anything this year’: Trump’s 104% tariffs dim festive cheer for China’s Christmas factories

Chinese producers of plastic Christmas trees and other holiday items say they’ve yet to receive any orders from their US clients – and they fear they may not get any at all, reports news agency Reuters. The delay comes amid soaring US import tariffs, with US President Donald Trump ramping up levies on Chinese goods […]

US Military Ties Philippines: US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China’s aggression in Indo-Pacific

US to strengthen military ties with Philippines to counter China’s aggression in Indo-Pacific (Picture credit: ANI) MANILA: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth, during his visit to Manila, said that the United States will strengthen its military partnership with the Philippines to “reinforce deterrence” against “China’s aggression” in the Indo-Pacific region, as reported by CNN News.During […]