China condemned a new U.S. tank shipment to Taiwan, warning Washington it is "playing with fire." Beijing told Taipei's leaders that "U.S. weapons cannot save them," calling the move a dangerous provocation that crosses a fundamental "red line."
China's Ministry of National Defense issued a stern warning to the United States on Monday, demanding an immediate end to military collusion with Taiwan and delivering a blunt message to the island's authorities that American arms will not guarantee their security.
The strongly worded statement came after a new shipment of U.S. M1A2 tanks arrived in Taiwan. Beijing condemned the delivery as a dangerous escalation and a violation of its sovereignty.
Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin accused the U.S. and "Taiwan independence" separatist forces of actively working to "violate China's core interests, change the status quo across the Taiwan Straits and escalate regional tensions."
"Who is making provocations despite strong opposition from the Chinese side? Who is undermining cross-Straits stability and repeatedly stirring up trouble? We believe we all know the answer," Jiang stated, expressing China's "strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition."
Reiterating Beijing's unyielding stance, the spokesperson described the Taiwan question as "the very core of China's core interests and is the first red line that must not be crossed in China-U.S. relations."
The warning carried a direct threat to Washington, with Jiang stating the U.S. "will get burned for playing with fire and gain more harm than good" if it continues its military support for Taiwan.
The most pointed message, however, was directed at Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). "We warn the DPP authorities that U.S. weapons cannot save them, and soliciting external support for 'Taiwan independence' is doomed to fail," Jiang declared.
The spokesperson concluded by affirming that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) will continue to intensify its military training and combat readiness. He asserted that China is prepared to "take resolute measures to thwart 'Taiwan independence' separatist activities and external interference," underscoring the nation's commitment to enhancing its ability to "fight and win."
Iran has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them a violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
In a televised address on Saturday night, U.S. President Donald J. Trump announced that American forces, in coordination with Israel, had conducted precision strikes on Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites, aiming to dismantle Tehran’s enrichment capabilities.
President Donald Trump announced that U.S. forces struck three Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan, marking direct American involvement in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
A tornado ripped through a rural area of North Dakota late Friday, killing three people and leaving behind severe damage as storms lashed parts of the upper Midwest.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko met with U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg in Minsk on Saturday to discuss Belarus–U.S. ties and regional security.
In an extraordinary Pentagon briefing Saturday, top US defense officials provided a detailed breakdown of the overnight military operation that struck key Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the mission as a “devastating blow” to Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iranian missiles struck multiple locations across Israel and neighbouring regions early Friday morning, including a Microsoft office complex, according to emergency responders and local media reports.
A high-speed tram derailment in central Gothenburg, Sweden, has left at least eight people injured late on Thursday (19 June), after the vehicle slammed into a snack bar on Avenyn Avenue.
China has unveiled a mosquito-sized bionic drone designed for covert military operations and battlefield reconnaissance, marking a major advance in micro-robotics and stealth technology as part of the country’s growing focus on next-generation warfare capabilities.
The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit was held June 15–17 in Kananaskis, Alberta, under Canada’s presidency. Prime Minister Mark Carney framed the meeting around priorities of protecting communities, energy and climate security, the digital transition, and future partnerships.
The USS Nimitz is heading to the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. The U.S. aircraft carrier has a decades-long history in the region, from the 1979 hostage crisis to modern deployments, often serving as a key asset during periods of rising friction with Iran.
In an extraordinary Pentagon briefing Saturday, top US defense officials provided a detailed breakdown of the overnight military operation that struck key Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the mission as a “devastating blow” to Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Iran has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them a violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)
In an extraordinary Pentagon briefing Saturday, top US defense officials provided a detailed breakdown of the overnight military operation that struck key Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the mission as a “devastating blow” to Tehran’s nuclear capabilities.
Türkiye has voiced strong concern following the United States’ strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, warning that the action could dangerously escalate the conflict and trigger a global crisis.
Global investors are bracing for significant market turmoil when trading reopens, with analysts predicting a sharp spike in oil prices and a flight to safe-haven assets following the United States' announcement of military strikes against three Iranian nuclear facilities.
Iran’s top diplomat on Sunday issued a stark condemnation of the United States following overnight military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, declaring that Washington had crossed a "very big red line" and would be held "fully responsible" for the consequences.
A chorus of condemnation emerged from Latin America on Sunday as leaders from Chile, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia denounced the United States for its recent airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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