The Philippines' decision to enhance its military collaboration with the United States, particularly the expansion of US military presence at key locations, is a calculated response to the evolving regional dynamics and concerns about China's expansionist ambitions.
This connection emerged as one of the means by which the US intelligence agencies were able to track the balloon's location and gather crucial information during its transit.
China has named former naval commander Dong Jun as its new defense minister, two months after removing his predecessor Li Shangfu from the role, CNN reported on Friday.
Despite China's record high grain output this year, experts emphasised that the country's food self-sufficiency rate is decreasing as it heavily relies on imports, as reported by Voice of America (VOA).
A Pakistani drone carrying narcotics was recovered from Amritsar in a joint operation by the Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police, an official statement said on Thursday.
The largest democracy in the world showed how its strength and strategic autonomy still stands out despite the international pressure, global turmoil, and gradual shifts.
This is being done under Chinese President Xi Jinping's goal for the nation to rival the United States as the world's pre-eminent economic and military power.
In a bid to influence the upcoming elections in Taiwan, China pressurised a popular Taiwan-based band, Mayday, to declare that China and Taiwan belong to the same country ahead of Taiwan's elections in January 2024.
The Chinese government has hinted at making further cuts to its free trade agreement if the Taiwanese government adheres to the path of Taiwan's independence.