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For the first time, two Chinese aircraft carriers were observed carrying out operations simultaneously in the Pacific Ocean, a development that Japan's defense minister interpreted as a sign of China's growing ambitions to expand its military reach.
Chinese Navy spokesperson Wang Xuemeng described the activity as standard training not aimed at any particular nation or region.
However, since May, China has stepped up its maritime presence, deploying an unusually high number of naval and coast guard ships across key East Asian waters. This escalation has raised concerns among neighbouring countries, according to security reports and officials.
Japan's defense ministry confirmed that the Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers were active in separate zones of the Pacific near Japan’s remote southern islands.
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani stated that Japan’s swift release of information reflects its commitment to preventing unilateral actions that could alter the regional balance. While Tokyo has communicated with Beijing to ensure the operations do not pose a direct threat, Nakatani refrained from openly criticizing China.
He emphasized that Japan is strengthening its air defense capabilities in the Pacific and will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval activities.
Earlier reports indicated that the Liaoning had passed through Japan's exclusive economic zone near Minamitorishima, an isolated island east of Iwo Jima.
China's foreign ministry responded by affirming that the operations were in line with international norms. Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian reiterated that China follows a defensive military policy and urged Japan to view the situation calmly and objectively.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Argentine authorities carried out raids on several properties on Friday as part of an investigation into an alleged kickback scheme that could implicate senior officials, local media reported.
President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that there was now “light at the end of the tunnel” in relations between Russia and the United States, adding that the two sides were in talks over potential joint projects in the Arctic and Alaska.
President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he intends to nominate Sergio Gor, one of his closest aides, as the next U.S. ambassador to India, where he will be tasked with managing strained ties further complicated by Washington’s plan to double tariffs on Indian goods next week.
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