In a strong communiqué issued at the conclusion of the G7 Summit on Saturday, the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) denounced Chinas “increasing use” of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Filipino vessels in the South China Sea. The G7 reiterated its staunch opposition to what it termed as Chinese “intimidation activities” in the contested waters
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A naval incident in the South China Sea has sparked a diplomatic standoff between China and the Netherlands, with both sides exchanging accusations over a recent encounter involving the Dutch warship HNLMS Tromp, which was allegedly circled by a pair of Chinese jets. On June 7, two Chinese fighter jets circled the HNLMS Tromp multiple times,
Rolls-Royce has been selected to supply the twin MT30-powered hybrid electro-mechanical propulsion arrangement to power Japans Aegis System Equipped Vessel (ASEV), a Japanese destroyer programme.9 The MT30 gas turbine's unique power density ensures the JMSDF destroyers meet top speed requirements without compromising performance
The Philippines has voiced "serious concern" over China's recent policy of detaining individuals it deems as "trespassers" in waters it claims, labeling the move as a direct violation of international law. In a
The China Coast Guard (CCG) recently conducted a maritime rescue exercise in the waters surrounding Huangyan Dao, also known internationally as Scarborough Shoal. The drill, which simulated a rescue operation for personnel fallen overboard, underscores China's assertion of sovereignty over the contested island in the South China Sea
The Chinese government responded on Tuesday to accusations from Australia regarding an alleged "unsafe" encounter when an Australian MH-60R helicopter was intercepted by an unnamed Chinese fighter jet over the Yellow Sea. According to a spokesperson from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, an Australian military aircraft approached China's airspace in what was described as a provocative manner, posing risks to maritime air security
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu has claimed that Ukrainian forces suffered significant losses this year in the ongoing conflict, estimating around 111,000 troops lost. Shoigu pointed to a sharp rise in daily casualties in April, indicating that the enemy's losses reached approximately a thousand troops per day during this period
Palestinian authorities have made a grim discovery in Khan Younis, Gaza, where approximately 200 mass graves have been uncovered at hospital sites, revealing a devastating toll on civilian lives during the recent conflict. At the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, officials reported exhuming scores of bodies from two mass graves
The Israeli military is employing deeply concerning tactics to intimidate, entrap, and target Palestinian civilians in the Nuseirat refugee camp of central Gaza. Reports from camp residents, shared with the