China
China will not tolerate independence for Taiwan, Xi Jinping tells island's opposition leader
Xi Jinping told Taiwan's opposition leader that China "won’t tolerate" independence, as military tensions rise around the island during talks on cross-strait relations.
89-year-old in China scrambles down high-rise exterior to escape locked bedroom
Hacker breaches Chinese supercomputer, attempts to sell stolen intel - report
Backlash in China as company uses ex-employee data to forge an AI stand-in that never clocks out
Chinese universities with military links bought Super Micro servers with restricted AI chips
Concerned about the potential for artificial intelligence chips to enhance China's military capabilities, the US, from 2022, began banning the sale of some Nvidia chips, such as the A100, to China.
Turkey, Pakistan emerge as mediators as Iran war reshapes Middle East order - analysis
Regional powers are positioning themselves to mediate the Iran conflict, with Turkey and Pakistan seeking a role in easing tensions and shaping the post-war order.
Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier to the island.
Asia is most affected continent by Strait of Hormuz closure, with 80% of Gulf energy imports
A New York Times report revealed that Asian countries are entering an energy crisis due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Western nations will feel the economic effects of the war.
US and Israel dismantle Iran's regional terror network in coordinated strike - opinion
Trump and Israel confront Iran directly with Operation Epic Fury, targeting military and proxy networks.
Russia, China voice concern over Strait of Hormuz blockade and regional conflict escalation
Russia opposes any blockade of the Strait of Hormuz but says such issues must be viewed in the context of the broader global situation, Interfax reported on Monday.
Ali Khamenei’s rule is over, but Iran's path to freedom still continues - opinion
Ali Khamenei is gone, but Iran’s Shi’ite regime still threatens freedom, and the nation’s long path to democracy continues.
Saudi Arabia expelling Iran's military attaché brings Riyadh-Tehran normalization into question
The decision, announced by the Saudi foreign ministry, follows a similar move by Qatar, which also declared the security and military attaché in Iran’s embassy as persona non grata on Wednesday.
Taiwan says delayed US F-16s to start arriving this year
Deliveries of Taiwan’s delayed F-16V fighter jets are set to begin this year, as production reaches full capacity following earlier setbacks.
