Tensions Escalate in West Philippine Sea as Chinese Coast Guard Seizes Air-Dropped Supplies
Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com In a dramatic escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Chinese Coast Guard has reportedly seized crucial air-dropped supplies intended for Philippine troops stationed on the BRP Sierra Madre, a historic World War II-era ship grounded on the Second Thomas Shoal. This incident, which has […]
Turkish FM visits occupied East Turkistan
This week, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, including Vice President Han Zheng, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and security chief Chen Wenqing. Additionally, from June 4-5, he plans to travel to East Turkistan, marking the first visit of any Turkish official since President Erdogan’s trip in 2012. The […]
Former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad Announces Bid for Iran’s Presidential Election
Luke Allen Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com In a surprising move, former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has declared his intention to run in Iran’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for June 28. Ahmadinejad, who served as the nation’s president from 2005 to 2013, will once again attempt to navigate the country’s complex political landscape. His potential […]