Day: September 14, 2023
China Conducts Major Military Exercises in Western Pacific
The drills, which appear to simulate a blockade of Taiwan, are believed to be in response to recent military drills between the United States and allies.
Deadly fighting continues in Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon, 15 killed so far
At least six people have been killed and more than a dozen wounded in fresh clashes in Lebanon’s largest Palestinian camp, the Palestinian Red Crescent’s Lebanon branch has confirmed, taking the death toll to 15 since fighting broke out on September 7…
Iran denies military build-up at border with Azerbaijan
The chief of General Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, has rejected media speculation that Tehran is building up troops at the country’s border with Azerbaijan amid persisting tensions in the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
China sends 68 warplanes and 10 warships to surround Taiwan in major threat to invade
China increased its military presence around the area within hours of unveiling a blueprint for the integration of Taiwan.
Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv is pushing Putin forces back, UK’s most senior military officer says
Ukrainian intelligence sources say air defence system, ‘worth $1.2bn’, is destroyed in attack
Armenia should not rely on Russia, but must get closer to West: PM
Yerevan should distance itself from Moscow and try to get closer to the West, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with Politico.
Madeleine McCann suspect ‘freaks out’ ex-pals by writing to them after years of silence
Christian Brueckner has reportedly penned begging letters to friends to back his defence in court.