by Jake Sanders, Editor Update: Malaysian Immigration to Deport Serey Sam Back to Denmark In a significant turn of events, Malaysian immigration authorities have decided to deport Serey Sam, a prominent Cambodian activist, back to Denmark. This decision follows his detention on December 4, 2024, while attempting to enter Malaysia on a Danish refugee document….
By Francis Tuschek, Staff Writer The Philippines reported that the China Coast Guard used a water cannon and “sideswiped” a government vessel on Wednesday during a maritime patrol near the contested Scarborough Shoal, following China’s assertion that it had “exercised control” over the ship. China claims nearly the entire South China Sea, disregarding competing claims…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer The military has started employing newly acquired target-acquisition drones to enhance its surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. These drones are part of a larger purchase of 3,000 commercial drones made by the Ministry of National Defense from the private sector in August. Additionally, the ministry has acquired drones specifically designed for…
by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer President William Lai arrived in the Marshall Islands today, following his visit to Hawaii as part of his Pacific tour. The Marshall Islands is one of the last 12 nations to officially recognize Taiwan. Upon his arrival in the capital, Majuro, Marshall Islands President Hilda Heine warmly welcomed Lai, who…
by Martin Haffner, Associate Editor, London China’s foreign ministry strongly criticized the U.S. and Taiwan on Sunday following the U.S. State Department’s approval of a $385 million arms sale to Taiwan. Chinese officials also objected to the U.S. allowing Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te to visit Hawaii and Guam, which is a U.S. territory. China views…
President Lai by Richard Sanders, Staff Writer Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te is set to visit Hawaii and Guam during an upcoming Pacific trip, which has sparked strong criticism from China. In response, China may conduct military exercises near the island democracy. Lai’s journey will commence on Saturday, taking him to the Marshall Islands, Tuvalu, and…