territorial sovereignty
China and Japan Clash in New Maritime Standoff Over Disputed Senkaku Islands
Dec 02, 2025 01:17 pm CST
Japanese and Chinese coast guard vessels engaged in a fresh territorial standoff near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, escalating tensions following recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister about potential military intervention if China attacks Taiwan. Both nations claim sovereignty over the islands, with each accusing the other of territorial violations in this latest maritime confrontation.
Putin's Ukraine War Ultimatum: Russia Demands Territory Surrender for Peace as US Mediates New Proposal
Nov 28, 2025 09:59 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to end the nearly four-year Ukraine conflict if Kyiv withdraws from territories claimed by Moscow, threatening military force otherwise. As Russian troops advance steadily through eastern Ukraine, the United States has proposed a revised peace plan aimed at brokering negotiations between the warring parties. However, significant obstacles remain, with Ukraine firmly rejecting territorial concessions while Putin questions President Zelensky's legitimacy to sign any agreement. The conflict, which began with Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of casualties and Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II.
Fatal Border Clash: 5 Killed as Afghanistan-Pakistan Tensions Escalate During Peace Negotiations
Nov 07, 2025 03:22 am CST
Five people were killed and six wounded in cross-border fire between Afghanistan and Pakistan on Thursday, threatening delicate ceasefire negotiations underway in Turkey. Both nations immediately blamed each other for initiating the violence, highlighting deep security tensions between the neighbors as diplomatic efforts to resolve their disputes face significant challenges.
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Tensions Persist Despite Ongoing Peace Negotiations in Turkey
Nov 07, 2025 12:28 am CST
Pakistani forces reportedly fired across the Afghan border as delegations from both countries met in Turkey to finalize a ceasefire agreement. The incident highlights continuing tensions between the neighboring countries despite ongoing peace talks, with security concerns and accusations of harboring terrorist groups remaining central to their dispute.
Pentagon Chief Pledges US Technology Support to Counter China's Maritime Aggression in Southeast Asia
Nov 02, 2025 12:16 am CST
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has committed to sharing US technological capabilities with Southeast Asian allies to counter China's increasing "destabilizing actions" in the South China Sea. During meetings in Kuala Lumpur with ASEAN defense ministers and key allies, Hegseth proposed building shared maritime domain awareness systems while emphasizing America's commitment to ensuring regional partners are not alone when facing territorial provocations from Beijing.
Taliban Defense Minister Rejects Pakistan's Claims of India's Involvement in Border Conflict
Oct 22, 2025 10:51 am CST
Afghanistan's Defense Minister Mohammad Yaqoob has firmly dismissed Pakistan's allegations that India is involved in the recent Afghanistan-Pakistan border conflicts. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Yaqoob called these accusations "unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable," while expressing Kabul's intention to strengthen ties with India based on mutual national interests, despite ongoing tensions with Pakistan that have disrupted border crossings and affected civilians on both sides.