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The United States Department of Defense has warned that China could operate a fleet of up to nine aircraft carriers by 2035, according to a recent defence assessment. The projection reflects China’s rapid naval modernisation and sustained investment in maritime power.

China currently operates several aircraft carriers, with additional vessels under construction or in advanced planning stages. The report indicates that future carriers are likely to feature more advanced launch systems, expanded air wings, and improved power projection capabilities, enabling operations farther from China’s coastline.

The expansion would significantly enhance the reach of the People’s Liberation Army Navy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific ...

South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung is scheduled to visit China next month for high-level talks focusing on North Korea, regional stability, and bilateral economic cooperation. The visit will mark a key diplomatic engagement between the two neighbours amid shifting regional dynamics.

South Korean officials said President Lee plans to seek China’s constructive role in managing tensions on the Korean Peninsula, including encouraging dialogue with North Korea. Discussions are also expected to cover security concerns and coordination on maintaining peace in Northeast Asia.

Economic cooperation will feature prominently on the agenda, with talks likely to address trade, supply chains, and investment. Both sides ...

Russia carried out a wave of drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, hitting multiple regions and targeting energy and urban infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. The capital, Kyiv, experienced some of the heaviest overnight attacks in months, with air defences activated across the city.

Ukrainian authorities reported damage to residential buildings and infrastructure, while emergency services worked to extinguish fires and assess casualties. Power disruptions were reported in several areas as a result of the strikes.

The attacks came shortly before expected discussions between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President-elect Donald Trump, adding diplomatic significance to the escalation. Ukrainian officials said the ...

Nvidia has entered into a major strategic deal with Groq, underscoring its growing focus on the rapidly expanding market for artificial intelligence inference. The agreement includes a significant financial investment and commercial collaboration aimed at accelerating deployment of AI inference systems.

Groq specialises in high-speed inference processors designed to run trained AI models efficiently, a segment seen as a key growth area as demand rises for real-time AI applications. Nvidia, already dominant in AI training hardware, is positioning itself to maintain influence as inference workloads scale across data centres and cloud services.

The structure of the deal allows Groq to operate as ...

Opposition parties in Taiwan have initiated steps to impeach President William Lai, after lawmakers voted to begin the formal process in the legislature. The move follows weeks of political confrontation between the government and opposition-controlled parliament.

The impeachment initiative accuses the president of constitutional violations and abuse of authority, though supporters of the government have dismissed the effort as politically motivated. The ruling party maintains that the allegations lack legal substance and are intended to pressure the presidency rather than secure removal from office.

Under Taiwan’s constitutional framework, impeachment requires multiple procedural stages and ultimately a ruling by the Constitutional Court. Given ...

Israel has formally recognised Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first country to do so. The decision establishes official diplomatic ties and marks a major milestone for Somaliland, which declared independence from Somalia in 1991.

Somaliland’s authorities welcomed the move, saying it reflects decades of political stability, self-governance, and democratic processes. The territory has operated with its own institutions, security forces, and elections despite lacking international recognition.

Somalia responded sharply, condemning the recognition and calling on Israel to withdraw its decision. Somali officials described the move as a violation of sovereignty and territorial integrity, reiterating that Somaliland remains part ...

Several people were wounded after a shooting was reported at the Shoshone County Sheriff’s Office in Shoshone County, according to local authorities.

Law enforcement said emergency crews were dispatched after reports of gunfire at the facility, leading to a rapid response from multiple agencies. The area around the sheriff’s office was secured as officers worked to assess the situation and ensure public safety.

Officials confirmed that multiple victims were transported to medical facilities for treatment. The extent of their injuries has not been publicly detailed, and authorities have not released information on the condition of those wounded.

Authorities said the situation was brought ...

US President Donald Trump has made remarks suggesting that any progress toward ending the war in Ukraine will depend on his approval, drawing renewed attention to Washington’s influence over potential peace negotiations.

Trump’s comments came amid ongoing discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about possible diplomatic pathways to end the conflict. He questioned the viability of Ukraine’s proposed approaches, indicating scepticism about plans that do not align with his administration’s assessment.

The statements underscore the central role played by the United States in shaping the direction of the conflict, given its military, financial and diplomatic support for Ukraine. They have also prompted ...

China’s currency has shown renewed strength in recent sessions, with the yuan appreciating against the US dollar and hitting its strongest official fixing in more than a year.

Market participants say the gains reflect improving confidence in China’s economic outlook, alongside steady policy signals from authorities aimed at maintaining currency stability. Offshore trading has also indicated growing momentum, with the yuan breaking through key technical levels.

Analysts expect the currency to remain broadly stable in 2026, with some forecasting modest appreciation if economic growth firms and capital flows stabilise. China’s central bank has continued to guide the currency through daily reference rates, ...

The government of Japan has approved a record defence budget for the coming fiscal year, marking another major step in its ongoing military buildup amid growing security concerns in the region.

The spending plan allocates roughly $58 billion to defence, placing Japan on track to become the world’s third-largest military spender in the coming years. The increase reflects Tokyo’s commitment to strengthening deterrence capabilities, including missile defence, long-range strike systems and enhanced cooperation with allies.

Officials said the expanded budget is intended to respond to an increasingly complex security environment, citing regional military activity and concerns over stability in East Asia. The ...