Link to article: https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/11/europe/zelensky-north-korean-soldiers-korea-intl/index.html On January 9th, two North Korean soldiers were taken alive by Ukrainian special forces and paratroopers in the Kursk region of Russia, making this the first time Kyiv has captured soldiers from the Kursk region of Russia. The Ukrainian Security Service claims that they are being held legally according to international law, and are communicating with… Read more »
Link to Article: https://apnews.com/article/taiwanchinaspyingcriminalgang2879327f20b69b6d6762394edba979dd In the last year, 64 alleged spies have been put on trial as the Taiwanese Intelligence Bureau claims that China’s main spy agency, the State Security Ministry, is gaining information on Taiwan’s defenses by collaborating with criminal gangs, shell companies, and other partners. This is a massive influx of alleged spies compared to 10 in 2022… Read more »
Link:https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-files-protest-over-beijings-escalatory-actions-south-china-sea-2025-01-13/ Reurters article reports that the Philippines has declared a formal protest with China over Beijing’s escalating actions in the South China Sea. This protest was made because of the recent Chinese military presence of Chinese vessels in disputed waters. The Philippine government has expressed concern and proclaimed that these actions violate the country’s sovereignty in international law, especially the… Read more »
Link:https://www.reuters.com/world/japan-philippines-us-vow-deepen-cooperation-manila-says-2025-01-13/ This recent article posted by news source Reuters stated that a trilateral meeting was held between Japan,Philippines and the United States where these nations have agreed to deepen their connection in response to China’s growing force in the Indo-Pacific region more especially in the South China Sea. The discussions were mostly based on strengthening security ties as stated in… Read more »
Link:https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-japan-foreign-ministers-meet-amid-political-turmoil-seoul-2025-01-13/ In recent arising news, foreign mInisters from South Korea and Japan had a meeting to discuss their impact of strengthening their relationship, from the cause of recent arising security issues and political dilemmas in countries surrounding them as well as the President of South Korea Choi Sang-mok recent attractions of disruption in the country. Despite their ongoing political tension,… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/south-korea-yoon-martial-law-detain-8dd7f03661be39729741de9a3b5d1714 The South Korean President, Yoon Suk Yeol, declared martial law and deployed troops around the National Assembly on December 3rd. It lasted only hours before lawmakers managed to get through the blockade and vote to lift the measure. The opposition-led assembly voted to impeach him on rebellion charges on December 14th. On January 15th, Yoon was sent… Read more »
Link to article: https://apnews.com/article/north-korea-soldiers-capture-ukraine-russia-defect-141433c872649d55358748b179781758 According to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine’s forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian forces in Russia’s Kursk border region. “Our soldiers have captured North Korean soldiers in Kursk. These are two soldiers who, although wounded, survived, were taken to Kyiv, and are communicating” with Ukrainian security services, Zelenskyy said in a post on the Telegram… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.rt.com/news/610933-trump-taiwan-weapon-deliveries/ Speaking at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday, Mike Waltz, a Florida Congressman, stated: “We have over a $20 billion backlog of things that they paid for and that we need to work hard to free up and have them get what they paid for as a deterrent measure,” referring to US president-elect Donald… Read more »
Link: https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/15578560 The article discusses the importance of continued U.S. cooperation with Japan and South Korea to address growing security challenges, particularly from North Korea and Russia. Mira Rapp-Hooper, a senior Biden administration official, emphasized that the trilateral partnership must remain strong regardless of U.S. leadership changes, particularly with concerns over North Korea’s growing ties with Russia. The U.S. has… Read more »
Link: https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Major-earthquake-hits-Tibet,-at-least-95-dead-62232.html The article highlights global events, including a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in Shigatse, Tibet, killing at least 95 and injuring over 100, with tremors felt in Nepal and India. Malaysia and Singapore announced a Johor Special Economic Zone to create 20,000 jobs in five years. In Lebanon, the army deployed to Naqoura as Israel withdrew under a ceasefire agreement. Indonesia… Read more »
