Taiwan raises its military alert as China boosts its presence near the island, following President Lai Ching-de’s recent Pacific trip. Tensions between the two sides continue to escalate.
China has set up seven temporary airspace zones around Taiwan and deployed naval and coast guard vessels in the region, following the head of Taiwan's administration's recent trip to Hawaii and Guam, which China viewed as a provocation. In response, China created airspace zones off Fujian and Zhejiang provinces and stationed nearly 90 ships near Taiwan, prompting Taiwan to activate "combat readiness exercises" and raise concerns over China’s "grey-zone tactics," such as frequent air and sea missions.
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that China aims to disrupt the international order, stating that China is the only country with the intent and growing capability to change the rules-based international order.
China defended its military activities, claiming they are a necessary response to Taiwan’s actions, with Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stating that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory and that China will firmly safeguard its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China has issued a formal protest against the United States over recent remarks by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing Washington of “vilifying” Beijing and promoting confrontation in the Indo-Pacific.
A Chinese military official on Saturday rejected U.S. allegations about Beijing’s regional behavior, accusing Washington of destabilizing the Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Indo-Pacific allies Saturday they won’t be left alone against growing military and economic pressure from China—but they must also boost their own defense efforts.
China has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks linking Ukraine and Taiwan, calling them a “double standard” and insisting the two issues are not comparable.
As global tensions rise, Kazakhstan's leadership navigates a delicate geopolitical balance between Russia, China, and the West, aiming to turn its strategic location into a platform for cooperation, reform, and innovation.
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina is facing trial in absentia over her government’s crackdown on last year’s uprising, with prosecutors accusing her of mass murder and conspiracy.
A shooting at a shopping centre in County Carlow has left one man dead and a child injured, prompting a major emergency response.
Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.
Demonstrators marched in Mexico City against a historic vote to elect judges, with critics warning the move could weaken judicial independence and empower political or criminal interests.
An attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall has left multiple victims, with authorities treating the incident as a targeted act of terror.
On May 28, the inauguration ceremony of Lachin International Airport was held.
A car drove into crowds of Liverpool fans celebrating the club’s Premier League title in the city centre on Monday evening, injuring dozens including 4 children. A 53-year-old man believed to be the driver was arrested at the scene.
Taxi drivers across France are protesting government plans to cut payments for driving patients to medical appointments. These cuts are part of a broader effort by Prime Minister François Bayrou to save €40 billion in the 2026 budget and reduce the country’s large deficit.
EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Brazil’s economy is expected to have regained momentum in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in household spending and private investment, according to a Reuters poll of economists conducted from May 21–26.
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina is facing trial in absentia over her government’s crackdown on last year’s uprising, with prosecutors accusing her of mass murder and conspiracy.
A shooting at a shopping centre in County Carlow has left one man dead and a child injured, prompting a major emergency response.
Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.
Demonstrators marched in Mexico City against a historic vote to elect judges, with critics warning the move could weaken judicial independence and empower political or criminal interests.
An attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall has left multiple victims, with authorities treating the incident as a targeted act of terror.
Bangladesh’s ousted leader Sheikh Hasina is facing trial in absentia over her government’s crackdown on last year’s uprising, with prosecutors accusing her of mass murder and conspiracy.
A shooting at a shopping centre in County Carlow has left one man dead and a child injured, prompting a major emergency response.
Israel’s military chief has ordered an expansion of the Gaza ground offensive amid growing warnings of famine and international criticism over aid restrictions.
Demonstrators marched in Mexico City against a historic vote to elect judges, with critics warning the move could weaken judicial independence and empower political or criminal interests.
An attack at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall has left multiple victims, with authorities treating the incident as a targeted act of terror.
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