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China Objects to Japans Ten-Year Anniversary Statements on South China Sea Arbitration

China Objects to Japans Ten-Year Anniversary Statements on South China Sea Arbitration

China submits formal protest to Japan over Nanhai Arbitration Award due to violations of international law and undermining peace in South China Sea.

Jul 14, 2026 16 views
Houthi Seizes Red Cross Aircraft in Yemen After Attack on Airport

Houthi Seizes Red Cross Aircraft in Yemen After Attack on Airport

Yemens Houthi militia seized an International Red Cross aircraft, detaining the pilot and co-pilot at Sanaa Airport.

Jul 14, 2026 12 views
UK Classifies Irans IRGC as Terrorist Organization

UK Classifies Irans IRGC as Terrorist Organization

The UK has classified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran as a terrorist organization, making it a criminal offense to join or associate wit...

Jul 14, 2026 3 views
Bahrain Condemns Irans Attacks on Country Following US Strikes

Bahrain Condemns Irans Attacks on Country Following US Strikes

The Bahraini Defense Forces condemned Iran for launching air attacks against the country earlier that day, with its air defense system successfully in...

Jul 14, 2026 10 views
EU Divided Over Response to Israeli Settlements

EU Divided Over Response to Israeli Settlements

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot accused the European Commission of being insufficiently effective in addressing Israels illegal settlements.

Jul 14, 2026 13 views
Hormuz Strait Under Siege

Hormuz Strait Under Siege

The US claims to be prepared to take military action to protect the Hormuz Strait, a critical waterway through which a significant portion of global o...

Jul 14, 2026 18 views
Putin: Ukraine Attacks Impact Refined Oil Supply

Putin: Ukraine Attacks Impact Refined Oil Supply

Russian President Putin stated that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy facilities are causing problems with refined oil supply but expects the situat...

Jul 14, 2026 9 views
US to Take Action Against International Criminal Court

US to Take Action Against International Criminal Court

The US State Department is considering measures to combat what it calls a threat posed by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to U.S. sovereignty, ...

Jul 14, 2026 14 views
Trump Announces U.S. Guardian Status over Strait of Hormuz

Trump Announces U.S. Guardian Status over Strait of Hormuz

The US is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, saying it is open and will remain so regardless of Irans agreement or willingness.

Jul 14, 2026 8 views
Japan Condemns China Over South China Sea Dispute

Japan Condemns China Over South China Sea Dispute

Japan has denounced Chinese claims about its Foreign Ministers statement on the South China Sea Arbitration Award over the past decade, citing histori...

Jul 13, 2026 12 views
EU Statement on South China Sea Arbitration Sparks Chinese Criticism

EU Statement on South China Sea Arbitration Sparks Chinese Criticism

China rejects the European Unions statement on its decision in the South China Sea Arbitration Case, saying it ignores historical context and facts.

Jul 13, 2026 13 views
US Central Command: Iran Does Not Control Hormuz Strait

US Central Command: Iran Does Not Control Hormuz Strait

The US military has confirmed everything is normal in the Hormuz Strait despite recent Iranian claims to the contrary, with all traffic moving normall...

Jul 13, 2026 18 views
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