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Hamas-Israeli (Gaza) Conflict 2023
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SITUATION OVERVIEW

Point of view

ISRAEL

""Our enemy will pay a price the type of which it has never known... We are in a war and we will win it"."

Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister
Israel

7 October 2023

... owing to retaliate after Hamas declared war as Israeli's army confirmed fighting with militants in several Israeli towns and military bases near Gaza.

Point of view

PALESTINE (HAMAS)

"This is the day of the greatest battle to end the last occupation on earth.... Enough is enough. Today the people are regaining their revolution"

Mohammad Deif 
Supreme Military Commander
Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas

7 October 2023

... in the recorded message announcing the start of the operation broadcasted on Hamas media . He said the morning attack on 7 October 2023 was only the start of what he called “Operation Al-Aqsa Storm” and called on Palestinians from east Jerusalem to northern Israel to join the fight..

Point of view

PALESTINE (FATAH)

"Palestinian people have the rights to defend themselves in facing the terrorism posed by settlers and the Israeli occupation forces."

Mahmoud Abbas 
President
Palestine

7 October 2023

... said during an emergency leadership meeting he chaired on Saturday that included several Palestinian civilian and security officials.

The Palestinian President stressed, during the meeting, the importance of providing the protection for Palestinian people and directed them to provide everything essential to enhance their resilience and steadfastness in the face of the crimes perpetrated by the Israeli occupation forces and the settlers' gangs.

Point of view

UNITED STATES

"Over the coming days the Department of Defense will work to ensure that Israel has what it needs to defend itself and protect civilians from indiscriminate violence and terrorism.

We will remain in close contact with our Israeli partners. The United States supports Israel's right to defend itself"

Lloyd Austin
Defense Secretary
United States

7 October 2023

... says he is "closely monitoring" the escalating situation in Israel after Hamas militants launched a rocket attack on the Gaza Strip.

Point of view

LEBANON (HEZBOLLAH)

"It is a renewed confirmation that the will of the Palestinian people and the rifle of the resistance is the only choice in confronting aggression and occupation.

It sends a message to the Arab and Islamic world, and the international community as a whole, especially those seeking normalization with this enemy, that the Palestinian cause is an everlasting one, alive until victory and liberation.

We call on the peoples of our Arab and Islamic nation, and the free people around the world, to declare their support and backing for the Palestinian people and the Resistance movements, affirming their unity in blood, word, and action."

Hezbollah

... congratulates the resisting Palestinian people and the heroic fighters of the Palestinian factions, especially our dear brothers in the Al-Qassam Brigades and the Islamic Resistance Movement, Hamas, for the wide-ranging and divinely supported heroic operation, promising complete victory.

Point of view

YEMEN (HOUTHI)

"The Council affirmed the right of the Palestinian people and the resistance factions to combat the occupying enemy by all legitimate and possible means.

It reiterated his support for all options taken by the Palestinian resistance leadership to deter the Zionist enemy."

Houthi's Supreme Political Council

... also affirmed its principled and religious position in supporting the Palestinian people until complete victory... calling on the Arab and Islamic countries to take positions in supporting Palestinians and their resistance fighters, support them with money, weapons, and boycott American and Israeli goods.

Point of view

IRAN

"We congratulate the Palestinian fighters. We will stand by the Palestinian fighters until the liberation of Palestine and Jerusalem"

Yahya Rahim Safavi
Adviser to Ali Khamenei and former Chief Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Iran

7 October 2023

... expressed “deep concern” on developments in Gaza and called on “all parties” to halt the escalations and “exercise utmost restraint”.

Point of view

QATAR

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs holds Israel alone responsible for the ongoing escalation due to its ongoing violations of the rights of the Palestinian people, the latest of which is the repeated raids on the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque under the protection of the Israeli police."

Qatar Foreign Ministry

7 October 2023

... expressed “deep concern” on developments in Gaza and called on “all parties” to halt the escalations and “exercise utmost restraint”.

Point of view

SAUDI ARABIA

"Saudi Arabia had issued repeated warnings of a possible escalation in light of "the ongoing occupation and the deprivation of the Palestinian people of their legitimate rights, as well as the repeated deliberate provocations against their sanctities."

Saudi Arabia Foreign Ministry

7 October 2023

... calls for "an immediate cessation of the escalation" between both sides and "the protection of civilians".

Point of view

RUSSIA

"We call on the Palestinian and Israeli sides to immediately ceasefire, renounce violence, show the necessary restraint. The long-lasting conflict between Israel and Palestine cannot be solved by force, but only by diplomatic means

Moscow was standing by its position in favor of negotiations for the creation of an independent Palestinian state within the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, living in peace and security with Israel."

Maria Zakharova
Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman
Russia

7 October 2023

...  called the parties to set up "a negotiation process aimed at establishing a comprehensive, lasting and long-awaited peace" with the help of the international community.

Point of view

INDIA

"Deeply shocked by the news of terrorist attacks in Israel. Our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent victims and their families. We stand in solidarity with Israel at this difficult hour"

Narendra Modi 
Prime Minister
India

7 October 2023

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LATEST ON ISRAEL-PALESTINE

Formation of Shan State Liberation Party and Shan State Front for Federal

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

Bago’s Spring Revolution @SpringBago4d Youths from #Shan State set Up #SSLP (Shan State Liberation Party) and SSFF (Shan State Front for Federal) . According to interviews with Responsible and Irrawady media, they will work together with SSPP and RCSS and PDF groups as Alliances. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #July10Coup Last week, a newly formed Shan political organization known as…

Fighting reported between RCSS and SSPP+TNLA forces in Kyaukme township, Shan State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

Shan Army South withdraw from positions in Loi Hun mountains in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

Matt W@mattyrwalsh Shan Herald reports RCSS have withdrawn from positions in Loi Hoon mtns in Kyethi Twp, a flash point in their conflict w/ SSPP. Around 3k ppl have been displaced in the area; withdrawal no doubt a welcome step towards diffusing RCSS v SSPP conflict. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

Karreni Army engaged intruding Tatmadaw and supporting militias in Loikaw Township, Kayah State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

Thet Hnin@ThetHnin091 Yesterday,four clashes broke out between 8 am and 7 pm due to the joint military operation of military troops and the People’s Militia into the #Karenni Army area in #Loikaw Township.The initial seven killed of military soldiers in the clashes. #July13Coup pic.twitter.com/MBZY81VX6p

Karen ethnic armed groups in the peace council to meet for discussion on military and political matters: KNU, DKBA, KNLA and BGF are the reported groups for this meeting

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

LOM Thiha@LomThiha Karen ethnic armed groups such as the KNU; DKBA A KNU / KNLA official told NBung Dat Kasa – Kachin Multimedia that military officials from the BGF and KNU / KNLA will meet tomorrow (June 15) to discuss the current military and political situation. #June14Coup

[ Frontier Myanmar ] ‘A threat to the revolution’: Pyusawhti returns to post-coup Myanmar

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

People on our street believe that the fire was the work of Pyusawhti,” said Htike Thu, referring to a recently formed pro-military network. “No one can go outside during curfew. Only Pyusawhti can ignore the curfew because it is partners of the military,” he added. The network, named after a famous semi-mythical Bamar warrior prince…

[ BBC Burmese ] Explosion near Minister’s Office in Yangon

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

An explosion near the ministers office. An explosion occurred this morning on July 8th near the Minister’s Office (Former Interior Office) at the corner of Anawrahta Road and Thein Phyu Road, Yangon.During the explosion, there are inspectors as pre-celebration of Martyr’s Day in the office and no injuries.

[ Eleven ] Explosion reported at Lanmadaw Township, Yangon

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 15, 2021

An explosion occurred at Shwe Nandaw gold and jewellery shop located at the corner of Lanmadaw Street and Mahabandoola Road in Lanmadaw Township around 2 pm on July 8 injuring one of its staffs, sources said. The security forces arrived after the explosion and closed the surrounding areas for investigation.

[ Crisis24 ] Myanmar: Explosion reported near Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) facility in Taunggyi July 14

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 14, 2021

Reports indicate that an explosion occurred near a Electricity Power Corporation (EPC) facility in Taunggyi late July 14. Initial reports suggest that security forces are carrying out vehicle inspections in the area and closed off roads near the incident sites. There were no confirmed reports of injuries or casualties from the incident. While the cause…

[ StraitsTimes ] Travellers from Myanmar barred from entering Singapore from July 15

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 14, 2021

SINGAPORE – Travellers from Myanmar will not be allowed to enter Singapore from Thursday (July 15) given a rise in Covid-19 cases there, said the Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday (July 14). From 11.59pm on Thursday, all long-term pass holders and short-term visitors with a travel history to Myanmar – including transit – in the past…

Myanmar’s Oxygen Crisis

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 14, 2021

According to multiple sources on twitter and in the media, the military regime has reportedly restricted supplies of oxygen to hospitals and COVID-19 care centers. According to The Irrawaddy, 731 bodies were cremated at the three major cemeteries in Yangon just yesterday (13th July 2021), as compared to just 40 funerals per day before the…

[ DailyMail ] ‘Every officer is up to speed on diversity training. Not so much ship handling’: Scathing official report finds woke US Navy is not fit for war because of risk averse, politically correct, control-freak top brass

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 14, 2021

Members of Congress commissioned the report on issues in the surface Navy Came in response to fire on ship in San Diego and two ship collisions in Pacific  Retired Marine general and Navy admiral spoke with current and former officers They identified a number of disturbing trends in Navy leadership and training Many officers said…

[ Jerusalem Post ] Explosion in Tehran park caused by stun grenade

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 13, 2021

A large explosion was heard in Iran’s capital on Saturday, according to the Iranian Fars News agency. Later reports indicated that the explosion was caused by a stun grenade – a device which explodes with bright light and a loud sound – which had been set up to go off in a park near an…

[ UPI ] Anti-government protests erupt in Cuba

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 13, 2021

The communist island nation of Cuba erupted into anti-government protests on Sunday as people took to the streets against a deepening economic crisis amid the coronavirus pandemic. The protests, the largest seen in decades, saw thousands march the streets from its famed Malecon in Havana to Santiago de Cuba at the nation’s southeastern tip as…

[ Today ] Cash-rich Singapore Airlines aims for regional dominance as rivals pull back

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 9, 2021

Singapore Airlines, flush with US$16 billion (S$21.63 billion) raised since the start of the pandemic thanks to help from a state investor, is in a position of dominance among its Southeast Asian rivals as they downsize and restructure. The crisis threatened the survival of hub carriers that lack domestic markets such as SIA, Hong Kong’s…

[ Nikkei Asia ] US does not support Taiwan independence: Kurt Campbell

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 9, 2021

 U.S President Joe Biden’s point man on Asia is “astonished” by China’s determination to play the leading role on the global stage and will “step up” its engagement in Southeast Asia to hold back such a trend. But the administration does not support Taiwan independence and understands the sensitivities involved, Indo-Pacific Coordinator Kurt Campbell said…

[ MEMO ] Turkey is major competitor in armoured vehicle production, Russia maker says

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 9, 2021

Turkey is one of Russia’s main competitors in the manufacture of armoured vehicles for the foreign market, Igor Zarakhovich, chief designer of the Russian company AO Remdizel (JSC), said in an interview with Sputnik. “Today, the situation has emerged that in whatever country we would like to promote our vehicles, there are already Turkish enterprises which…

[ Reuters ] Indonesia, Thailand consider booster shots amid doubts over Sinovac vaccine

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 9, 2021

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[ EastAsiaForum] Why are Chinese troops assembling on the Myanmar border?

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 9, 2021

Source: https://www.eastasiaforum.org/2021/07/03/why-are-chinese-troops-assembling-on-the-myanmar-border/ There is now potential for international escalation as Chinese troops are reported to be assembling in Jiegao, an important border town, which is not unexpected during periods of elevated tension. The troops are said to have rapid response capabilities if it is deemed necessary to guard the Kyaukpyu pipelines. The pipelines are a significant part…

[ UKDJ ] UK to help Japan develop engine for F-X fighter

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 8, 2021

Japanese media has reported that Japan has decided that it will develop the engine for the F-X fighter with help from Britain. Rolls-Royce will partner with Japan’s IHI Corporation and both will also offer the engine for the export market. Japan expects production of the first fighter prototype to begin in 2024, with flight tests…

[ SCMP ] National security law: students and university employee among 9 arrested over alleged terrorist plot to bomb streets, courts, transport networks

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 8, 2021

Hong Kong’s national security police have arrested nine people, most of them teenagers, over an alleged terrorist plot by a pro-independence group to bomb courts, tunnels and streets in a series of attacks in the coming week. The suspects included six students – four boys and two girls aged between 15 and 18 – and…

[ Funker530 ] (NSFW) Taliban Execute 10 Afghan SOF Troops After Surrender In Leaked Video

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 8, 2021

Source: https://funker530.com/video/nsfw-leaked-video-shows-taliban-executing-afghan-soldiers-after-surrender/ Unconfirmed footage was submitted to Funker530 from an anonymous source today, claiming that this is recent footage of Taliban executing 10 Afghan Ktah Khas (Afghan special forces) in Faryab Province, after they surrendered. At this time the Taliban have not taken responsibility for the war crime which is claimed to have taken place…

[ SCMP ] Taiwan asserts island’s sovereignty after US restates opposition to independence

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 8, 2021

“We support a strong unofficial relationship with Taiwan. We do not support Taiwan independence,” Kurt Campbell, the White House Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, said in response to the question “how much love is too much?” when it came to stronger US ties with Taiwan. The comment, at an event hosted by the Asia Society, was…

[ Today ] Singapore to reclaim land around Pedra Branca to build facilities to improve maritime safety and security

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 6, 2021

The Housing and Development Board will reclaim land around Pedra Branca The development work will improve facilities on the island, let vessels berth and allow more facilities to be set up It will take a few years to complete  The work, announced in 2019, had been postponed owing to a sovereignty dispute with Malaysia Pedra Branca…

[ National Interest ] South Korea Now Has a Second Mini-Aircraft Carrier

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 6, 2021

The flattop was designed by Hanjin Heavy Industries (HHIC), and can be utilized in amphibious assaults but also in military operations other than war (MOOTW), which can include disaster relief, promoting peace and supporting civil authorities in response to domestic crises. The warship had been launched in May 2018 and began sea trials last year.…

[ Tolo News ] 11 Districts Fall to Taliban in 24 Hours: Sources

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Sources said that 11 districts have fallen to the Taliban in the last 24 hours – seven districts in Badakhshan, two districts in Kandahar, one in Parwan and one in Helmand. The districts are Maimai, Nusai, Shuki, Khwahan, Ishakashim, Shuhada and Yawan in Badakhshan, Nish and Mianshin in Kandahar, Nawa in Helmand and Shinwari in…

[ Mizzima ] Arms for Chin State intercepted in India’s Mizoram

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

In one of the major arms recoveries in recent times in Mizoram, the Assam Rifles on Tuesday seized a large haul of war-like stores being smuggled to Myanmar and apprehended two individuals, The Hindu reported. “These explosives are believed to be transported from Mizoram to Myanmar for use by the Chin national Army (CNA) against…

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked joint checkpoint (21-mile gate) near Maliyang village, Myitkyina, Kachin State ; 1 police killed, 1 police injured

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Lwin Mar Aye@LwinMarAye14 It is confirmed that the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) opened fire on a 21-mile joint checkpoint above the Mayang village in #Myitkyina at around 5 am today.All vehicles entering and exiting the gate have been closed after the shooting at the 21-mile gate. #June30Coup ZeeKwat@ZeeKwat23 Kachin Independence Army (KIA) attacked #MyitKyiNa 21…

Tatmadaw helicopter “bombed” Kachin Independence Army’s 11th Battalion (KIA) positions in Mogaung, Kachin State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Myat Phyo@MyatPhy29652597 #Kachin State , The Kachin Independence Army’s (KIA) 11th Battalion area in #Mogaung Township was bombed by the military council at 1.30 pm today. #NoFlyZoneInMyanmar #June30Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar pic.twitter.com/tJ44ecGxlJ Eh@mei41155581 #NoFlyZoneInMyanmar At around 1:00 PM today , a military helicopter bombed the Battalion area (11) of Kachin Independence Army (KIA ) . According to…

Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and PDF (People Defense Force) Sagaing attacked the military force across 3 locations in Sagaing

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Jaw Tu Hkawng@JawTuHkawng The Kachin Independence Army (KIA) and People Defence Force-Sagaing joined forces to attack the military council within 24 hours in three parts of Sagaing division. The local resident said, “two army officers and two soldiers were killed on the spot.” 3/7/21 @KachinNewsGroup

Fighting between the Tatmadaw and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) near Manlong, Kyaung Pyan villages between Kutkai and Muse, Shan State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Aung Zaw@AungZaw_AZ July 4, Northern Shan State Fighting broke out between the dictator’s Military and the Kachin Independence Army (KIA) at around 8 am on July 4 near Manlong and Kyaung Pyan villages in Kutkai Township. Artillery shells were fired from the military base. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar Gerizem TH@ThitHto66015306 Clashes occured between the Kachin Independence Army (KIA)…

Shan Army – South (RCSS/SSA-S) clashes with Shan Army – North(SSPP/SSA-N) + Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) in Kyaukme, northern Shan State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Hnin Oo Wai@HninOoWai55 Clashes between RCSS/SSA and SSPP/SSA,TNLA happened in Village of KyaukMe,Northern Shan State.Nearly 800 Villagers are fleeing and urgent need of food,Medical supplies and other humanitarian aids. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #July2Coup

[ Southeast Asia Globe ] Shan EAOs crucial to a federal army, but distrust and disunity reign

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Fighting broke out in Kyethi Township, Loilem District, Shan State between Restoration Council of Shan State (RCSS) / Shan State Army – South and Shan State Progress party (SSPP) / Shan State Army – North; Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA) & United Wa State Army (UWSA) troops reportedly is in the fight as well.

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Matt W@mattyrwalsh According to local media and CBOs, fighting continued in Kyethi Township yesterday, June 30, between RCSS & SSPP (plus TNLA & UWSA troops allegedly in the mix). Thousands have been displaced in the area since earlier in June. The intro of UWSA troops is notable, and has been reported on by Mizzima and…

[ Shan News ] Is a proxy war starting in Shan State?

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Source : https://english.shannews.org/archives/22884 The Shan State Progress Party/Shan State Army ( SSPP/SSA- Wanhai) and the Restoration Council of Shan State/Shan State Army ( RCSS/SSA- Loi Tai Leng) have been fighting against each other for the control of areas in northern Shan State since 2017. Thousands have lost their lives and livelihoods due to the fighting.…

Fighting between Tatmadaw and Karenni Army reportedly broke out near Loikaw, Kayah State

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Two clashes between the military council’s troop and the Karenni Army took place six kilometers from the south of Loikaw in Karenni (Kayah) on July 3. Nearby IDPs reportedly relocated. Karenni Information Center (KnIC) quoted on the ground sources as saying because troops entered the area where IDPs live KNPP opened fire on them. The…

[ WeeklyBlitz ] Rohingya militancy group ARSA silently gets organized

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Dhaka Post reporters Adnan Rahman and Joshim Uddin in their report said, Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) has already recruited over two thousand members from the Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, where it has approximately 150 female jihadists. Majority of the ARSA recruits are based in Kutupalong and Balukhali areas in Cox’s Bazar and Teknaf district. According…

[ Reuters ] After pressuring telecom firms, Myanmar’s junta bans executives from leaving

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Senior foreign executives of major telecommunications firms in Myanmar have been told by the junta that they must not leave the country without permission, a person with direct knowledge of the matter said. A confidential order from Myanmar’s Posts and Telecommunications Department (PTD) in mid-June said senior executives, both foreigners and Myanmar nationals, must seek…

Explosion at Pazundaung Administration Office; one civilian injured

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Shwe Yee@Shwitler 1 July 2021 – Bomb explosion at Pazuntaung Administration Office. One civilian trishaw man lost an arm. #Myanmar #Birmanie #Birmania #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #terrorists #NUG #PDF #NLD

Guerilla attacked a police post with an explosive device in Myaynigone, Yangon; one civilian injured

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Shwe Yee@Shwitler 1 July 2021 – NLD supporting terrorists threw bomb inside the Traffic Police Station @ MyayNiGone Township, Yangon. One civilian woman was hurt. #Myanmar #Birmanie #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #Terrorists #NUG #PDF #NLD #AungSanSuKyi

Explosion reported in Myaynigone, Yangon; 1 civilian injured

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

민치@MyuLay5 [Video Footage] There was a bomb explosion under Yangon’s MyayNiGone Bridge at around 8 AM today and a passerby girl got injured. #MyanmarMilitaryTerrorists committed many blasts across Myanmar. Via: @Khithitofficial #July1Coup

Automatic gunfires and explosions reported in Taungzalat ward, Kale, Sagaing

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Bhone Yaung Sitt@YaungSitt In #Myanmar, #Kalemyo, #Taungzalap Ward, GUNFIRE and BOMB blasts have been heard around 9 pm tonight around the Irrigation Office. The gunfire was heard not only immediately but also in a series of automatic gunshots. #July3Coup #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

Fighting between Depeyin PDF and the Tatmadaw near SatPyarKyin village, Depeyin Township on 2nd July

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Bago’s Spring Revolution@SpringBago Tw // death Update Depeyin News At least 18 were lost their lives and more than 10 were injured from #Depeyin PDF in the broke out near #SatPyarKyin village #Depeyin tsp on 2nd July. REST IN POWER, brothers. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #July3Coup

[ DW ] As Lebanon nears collapse, EU debates sanctions

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 5, 2021

Lebanon continues to unravel as its economic and political crisis worsens. The country has not had a government for almost a year now and its economy is in the process of collapsing after decades of mismanagement and corruption. Over the past month, there have been stories both absurd and horrifying coming out of the small Mediterranean nation. For…

[ Asia Times] Israeli Sea Breaker missile touted for US Navy

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 3, 2021

aSources say the long-range, precision-guided missile is far superior to similar US Navy systems Flying at high subsonic speeds and following terrain or skimming the water, Sea Breaker has a multi-directional, synchronized, full-sphere attack capability for day/night all-weather use. Its datalink supports real-time, man-in-the-loop decision-making and features a 250 lb. penetration blast and fragmentation warhead…

[ Daily Mail ] India deploys another 50,000 troops to its disputed border with China – as tensions between the nuclear-armed sides remain high after deadly mountain battle

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 2, 2021

The two sides clashed in a high-mountain battle last year that left more than 20 soldiers dead in the bloodiest days since the Sino-Indian War of 1962 Over the last three months, India has dispatched soldiers and fighter jets to the border, bringing its total up to 200,000 troops, an increase of 40% on last…

[ Financial Times ] Senior Nato officer warns of China’s ‘shocking’ military advances

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 1, 2021

“It is quite shocking how quickly China has built ships, how much China has modernised its air force, how much it has invested in cyber and other forms of information management, not least facial recognition,” said Peach — who is stepping down on Friday after three years as head of Nato’s military committee — in…

[ AFP / THE ASEAN POST ] Junta Frees Thousands Of Anti-Coup Protesters

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 1, 2021

Myanmar authorities released more than 2,000 anti-coup protesters from prisons across the country on Wednesday, including local journalists jailed after reporting critically on the junta’s bloody crackdown. By the evening, a total of 2,296 protesters had been released from prisons around the country, the junta’s information team said in a statement.  Journalist Kay Zon Nway…

[ Insider Asia ] Satellite images show China building what appears to be over 100 new silos for its nuclear missiles, analysts say

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 1, 2021

Satellite images show China building more than 100 new missile silos, analysts told the Washington Post. Altogether China is building at least 145 new missile silos across the country, a researcher said. The Pentagon has said evidence suggests China plans to build an “expanded silo-based force.”

[ Reuters ] UK and Singapore agree post-Brexit deal for financial services

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 1, 2021

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Wednesday it had agreed a partnership for financial services with Singapore as part of its push for post-Brexit trade and investment deals. “Our financial partnership will help increase investment and trade with Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region and boost collaboration on important areas such as fintech and green finance,”…