China’s Missile Test in the Pacific China has launched a long-range ballistic missile into the Pacific Ocean. This event has been reported by state media and has caused concern among U.S. allies. The missile, equipped with a dummy warhead, was fired from a nuclear-powered submarine. The launch occurred at 12:01 p.m. local time, as announced...
A satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration depicts Typhoon Bavi approaching the U.S. Pacific island territory of Guam on July 3, 2026. The remote U.S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands brace for the arrival of Super Typhoon Bavi, which forecasts predict will cause extensive damage. The National Weather Service...
China’s military has elevated two officers to the rank of general. This follows a purge aimed at rooting out corruption and ensuring loyalty to the Communist Party and its leader, Xi Jinping. A ceremony, attended by Xi Jinping, saw Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang receive their promotions. Zhang Shuguang will head the division investigating corruption...
A 66-year-old pilot crashed a small plane into Beijing’s tallest building, CITIC Tower, due to personal struggles, Beijing’s Chaoyang district officials reported. Known only by his surname Liu, the pilot suffered from chronic insomnia and anxiety. His diary noted several instances of distress and intentions to end his life. The crash, which injured 13 people,...
Lopburi Municipality in central Thailand faced an unusual challenge when nearly 100 monkeys escaped from a government enclosure. The animals broke through a section of the enclosure, leading to a large-scale effort to capture them. Local authorities housed these monkeys after their transfer from Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Despite the...
North Korea has inaugurated its most significant warship to date, the 5,000-ton Choe Hyon, armed with nuclear-capable missiles. This development marks North Korea’s ambition to extend naval power far beyond its coastline. A photograph by North Korean state media featured Kim Jong-un at the commissioning ceremony held at Nampo port, southwest of Pyongyang. The Choe...
A Chinese naval flotilla arrived in the far eastern Russian port of Vladivostok on Tuesday. The four-day visit involves training and exchanges and reflects deepening military ties between Beijing and Moscow amid tensions with the United States and its allies in the western Pacific. The People’s Liberation Army Navy’s Task Force 83, including the training...
This week, China’s military shared footage highlighting a close encounter between a Chinese aircraft carrier group and a Japanese warship in the Western Pacific Ocean. These interactions have become more frequent as China’s navy expands its operations beyond coastal waters. U.S. defense planners often refer to these areas as the first island chain. The Chinese...
In Tacloban city, Philippines, two students initiated a tragic shooting spree at San Jose National High School on Monday, June 22, 2026. Armed with handguns, they killed three fellow students and injured seven others. Police quickly apprehended the suspects, aged 14 and 15. Brig. Gen. Jason Capoy, the regional police chief, reported that both attackers...
The recent World Cup match between Curaçao and Ecuador, which ended in a goalless draw, caught the attention of fans for different reasons. While many focused on the exceptional performance of Curaçao’s goalkeeper, who made 15 saves, fans in China had their eyes on Ma Ning, a top Chinese referee officiating the match. At 47,...