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China begins military movements around Taiwan as the island braces for potential drills

Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing. Taiwan’s armed forces had identified Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) vessels from the Eastern, Northern, …

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Egypt Independent December 10, 2024

Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split

Turkey and Cyprus remain divided 50 years after island split Turkey said ‘no point’ in continuing negotiations, while Cyprus said

Middle East Eye July 21, 2024

St Martin’s Island faces severe supply shortage amid escalating border conflict

In the serene waters of the Bay of Bengal, St Martin’s Island, a picturesque locale known for its tranquil beaches

Weekly Blitz June 17, 2024

Why this French island in the Pacific is being roiled by violence over a vote held 10,000 miles away

CNN — Deadly violence on the French island of New Caledonia erupted for a third day Wednesday, with armed clashes between protesters, militias and police, and buildings and cars set on fire in the capital of the South Pacific archipelago. At least three people have been shot dead during the unrest, which is considered the worst …

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Egypt Independent May 15, 2024