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Australia And Tuvalu Sign Pact To Tackle Climate Change, Counter China’s Influence
The agreement, as highlighted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, designates Australia as Tuvalu's "partner of choice" and encompasses collaboration on issues spanning climate change, security, and human mobility.
Undersea Volcano Creates New Island Near Japan’s Iwo Jima, Longevity Uncertain
While volcanic activity near Iwo Jima, an island in the Pacific Ocean, has heightened, and similar undersea eruptions have occurred recently, the creation of a new island is a noteworthy occurrence, according to Usui.
China Faces Economic Headwinds: Prices Decline, Deflation Concerns, And Consumer Confidence Wavers
The two-month COVID lockdown in Shanghai last spring significantly dented nationwide consumer confidence, surpassing the decline observed during the global financial crisis in 2008 and 2009.
Japan, UK, And Italy Collaborate On Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet By 2035, Strengthen Defense Ties
Alongside the treaty, the Reciprocal Access Agreement is currently in effect and will facilitate more intricate and advanced exercises between Japan and the UK.
Antony Blinken Expresses Concern Over North Korea And Russia’s Military Ties
Blinken described this relationship as a "two-way street," where North Korea supplies military equipment to Russia for its conflict in Ukraine, and Russia, in return, offers technical support to aid North Korea's military advancements.
North Korea Threatens Retaliation As South Korea Repeals Law On Anti-DPRK Leaflets
Some argue that Seoul's dissemination of anti-DPRK leaflets are being equated to military operations, characterizing it as a form of "high-level psychological warfare" and even a "preemptive attack" aimed at "neutralizing" their adversary.
China’s BRI Grapples With Trillion-Dollar Debt Load And Growing Concerns
During the initial decade of the initiative, China provided substantial loans to support the development of bridges, ports, and highways in low and middle-income nations.
China’s Pervasive Role In Pakistan’s Development: 98% Loans and 10-Year CPEC Milestone
According to AidData, a US-based research lab, out of the entire Chinese development finance portfolio totaling $70.3 billion that was committed to Pakistan between 2000 and 2021, only 8 percent was categorized as official development assistance, while the remaining 89 percent constituted other official sector loans.
South Korea To Launch Spy Satellite Amid North Korean Satellite Pursuits
On Monday, Jeon Ha Gyu, a spokesperson for the South Korean Defense Ministry, informed reporters that the nation's inaugural military reconnaissance satellite is scheduled for launch on November 30 from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base.
Tokyo Conducts Missile Evacuation Drill Amid Mounting North Korean Threat
Japan has conducted over a dozen such drills across the country this year. However, Monday's exercise marked the first missile evacuation drill in Tokyo since 2018.
China And Australia Seek To Rebuild Trust And Cooperation Amidst Strained Relations
During their meeting in Beijing on Monday, Xi mentioned that the two nations lacked any fundamental conflict of interest. He emphasized that China and Australia had the potential to become partners based on mutual trust and success, as reported in a statement provided by state broadcaster CCTV.
South Korea Reinstates Short-Selling Ban To Foster Fair Trading Environment
According to Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Kim Joo-hyun, the measure is intended to address and rectify the fundamental imbalance in the trading environment between institutional and retail investors.
China Assumes UNSC Presidency For November, Prioritizes Palestine-Israel Conflict Resolution
Zhang, China's permanent representative to the UN, stated during a news briefing on China's presidency that the focus of the Security Council this month is on the Palestine-Israel situation and emphasized the necessity of working towards a cease-fire.
Chinese Defense Spokesperson Responds To Canada’s South China Sea Helicopter Encounter
The spokesperson underscored that the measures adopted by the Chinese military in addressing the situation adhered to professional and established protocols. He called upon the Canadian authorities to acknowledge the factual details, refrain from sensationalizing the incident, and exercise strict control over the actions of their naval and air forces at the frontline, with the aim of averting potential maritime and aerial incidents.
Canada And China Clash Over Recent Aerial Incidents, Prompting International Concern
China asserted that a Canadian military helicopter, whose intentions were unclear, had breached both Chinese and international laws in the South China Sea. A ministry spokesperson stated in a release that this action endangered China's sovereignty and security, characterizing it as a "malicious" and "provocative" act driven by undisclosed motives.
Japan And Philippines Agree On Reciprocal Troop Access Deal
The reciprocal troop access deal between Japan and the Philippines will enable their troops to visit each other’s countries for training and exchange of defense equipment to increase cooperation interoperability and efficiency of the troops.