ISIS demanded $200 million ransom for Japanese hostages
Two Japanese men were shown in an Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) video, hands bound behind their backs, with an armed and masked ISIL terrorist, the infamous (more…)
New oil pipeline to China will bypass Strait of Malaccas
A multi-billion dollar project connecting the Indian Ocean to China is to begin full operation by the end of January, reports China’s state media. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Asia pivot: U.S. plan to close 15 bases in Europe noted in Moscow
In a major move to further reduce U.S. military presence in Europe and implement the shift of strategic weight toward Asia, the Pentagon has announced the closing of at (more…)
Beijing police harass foreign journalists protesting Paris killings
Close to one hundred foreign journalists stationed in China held a spontaneous rally protesting the killings of 12 colleagues in Paris by Islamic terrorists only to encounter pressure tactics (more…)
Japan, China hold first meeting in 3 years on emergency protocols
Beijing has finally responded to Tokyo’s repeated calls for a meeting to establish a hotline mechanism during maritime and military emergencies. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Taliban delegation made stealth visit to China to undermine Kabul
A two-man senior Afghan Taliban delegation paid a secret visit to Beijing last November to discuss collaboration with Chinese military and security officials. The objective? To destroy the U.S.-supported (more…)
Overlooked India-Pakistan tensions stoked by rise of pro-West Modi
Indian and Pakistani troops escalated an armed conflict that erupted Dec. 31 when an Indian soldier was killed by gunshots on the Indian side of the Line of Control (more…)
China’s giant oil rig on the move again as Vietnam watches closely
China’s largest and most advanced deep-sea drilling oil rig that ignited a prolonged maritime and naval clash for months last year between China and Vietnam is on the move (more…)
Sanctions stress spurs Putin trip to India seeking expanded deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Dec. 10 in hopes of securing big-ticket deals. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)