Major Earthquake Hits Eastern Indonesia, Causing Deaths and Damage
A powerful magnitude-7.7 earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia’s eastern Flores region on Friday, triggering an initial tsunami warning and causing significant damage and casualties. The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was situated approximately 68 kilometers (42 miles)... read more »
THE C919 DILEMMA: China’s ‘Homegrown’ Jet Still Flies on Wester...
NEW DELHI — On August 12, 2026, a sleek, white COMAC C919 operated by Air China touched down at Ulaanbaatar’s new international airport in Mongolia. Welcomed by a celebratory water salute, the flight from Beijing marked the first scheduled international commercial passenger flight for China’s... read more »
Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Deepening Rift with Trump Admi...
Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza spearheaded by the United States, marking a notable public divergence from the administration of President Donald Trump. The forceful denunciation on Sunday underscores growing tensions between... read more »
Chinese and Indian Foreign Ministers Meet in Manila Amidst Regional Gatheri...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a significant meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar in Manila, the Philippines, on July 22, 2026. The high-level diplomatic engagement, confirmed by official sources, took place on the sidelines of a regional gathering, providing... read more »
