https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/asia/china-taiwan-invasion-plans-us-intl-hnk A new United States intelligence assessment indicates that China is unlikely to launch an imminent invasion of Taiwan, contrary to rising tensions in recent years. The new assessment indicates that China is unlikely to launch an invasion because it prefers to achieve “unification” without force, as such an invasion would be extremely difficult and risky, especially when the United… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/24/australia-and-eu-seal-trade-deal-to-cut-reliance-on-chinas-rare-earths North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated that North Korea would continue to improve its nuclear arsenal and that it was “essential for national security, economic development, and regional stability.” He told the Supreme People’s Assembly that the country’s nuclear status was “irreversible” and that it would not trade disarmament for economic and security assistance. Kim Jong Un stated… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/north-koreas-kim-pushes-new-five-year-economic-plan-nuclear-deterrent-parliament-2026-03-23 Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, said that the country would permanently strengthen its nuclear arsenal because it is necessary for national security, economic growth, and stability in the region. He told the Supreme People’s Assembly that the country’s nuclear status was “irreversible” and that there was no way to trade disarmament for economic aid or security… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/12/iraqi-official-urges-australia-to-take-back-alleged-is-fighters-during-meeting-with-ambassador-ntwnfb A top Iraqi government official has asked Australia to repatriate Australian citizens who are suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) and are currently being held in Iraq. This was requested by Iraq’s National Security Adviser Qassim al-Araji in a meeting with Australian Ambassador Glenn Miles in Baghdad. Al-Araji made the appeal because more than 5,700 suspected members of… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/07/china/china-us-iran-wang-yi-intl-hnk The article indicated that Wang Yi, who is the foreign minister of China, strongly criticized the ongoing war in Iran, indicating that “the war should never have happened and that it is spreading instability across the Middle East.” Wang made the remarks during China’s annual political meetings, calling for an immediate ceasefire and for all parties to resume negotiations… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2026/3/12/the-war-of-signals-how-russia-and-china-help-iran-see-the-battlefield The article claims that the ongoing war in the Middle East is characterized by intelligence, surveillance, and electronic warfare, rather than conventional combat. According to reports from The Washington Post, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has been providing Iran with sensitive intelligence, such as the location of United States’ military ships and aircraft operating in the Gulf. Although Vladimir Putin has… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/cambodian-pm-says-thailand-occupying-territory-after-trump-brokered-ceasefire-2026-02-18 In an interview with Reuters in Washington, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet accused Thai forces of occupying Cambodian territory despite a December ceasefire that followed renewed border clashes last year. He said troops from Thailand remained inside areas Cambodia considers its sovereign land, calling it a violation of territorial integrity. Bangkok denied reinforcing positions, saying deployments comply with the… Read more »
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/2/16/dozens-of-australian-isil-relatives-freed-from-syrias-roj-camp Thirty-four Australian relatives of suspected ISIL fighters were briefly released from the Roj camp in northeastern Syria before being returned due to what officials described as “technical” or procedural coordination problems with authorities in Damascus. Camp officials said the group, comprising 11 families, had been handed over to relatives and transported by bus toward Damascus for departure to Australia…. Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-says-civilians-sent-drones-north-korea-harming-inter-korean-ties-2026-02-18 South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said three civilians sent drones to North Korea four times between September 2025 and January 2026, straining already fragile inter-Korean relations. The drone launches occurred after President Lee Jae Myung took office. Two drones reportedly crashed in North Korea, while two others returned to Paju after flying over Kaesong. Authorities are investigating the… Read more »
