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Beijing’s Show of Force: China Launches Major Drills Around Taiwan

  A ship fires a weapon during drills east of Taiwan in this screenshot from a video released by the Eastern Theater Command of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Dec. 29, 2025. China has initiated large‑scale military exercises around Taiwan, framing the operation as a direct warning to what it calls separatist forces and foreign supporters. The drills, conducted by the Eastern Theatre Command, involve naval vessels, fighter jets, and missile units operating across multiple zones encircling the island. According to Chinese military statements, the exercises are designed to test joint combat readiness and simulate scenarios such as blockades and precision strikes. The move follows heightened tensions over international engagement with Taiwan, including recent arms sales and diplomatic exchanges that Beijing views as challenges to its sovereignty claims. Taiwan’s defense ministry denounced the drills as coercive and destabilizing, placing its military on alert and trac...
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Fatal Fire Claims Life at North York Retirement Residence

                The fire started around 10:20 p.m. on Sunday at a residence on Finch Avenue West.

A man has died following a fire that broke out inside a North York retirement home late Sunday evening. Emergency crews were called to the residence after reports of smoke and flames coming from one of the units. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze quickly, but one male resident was found unresponsive inside.

Paramedics attempted life‑saving measures, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Other residents were safely evacuated, and no additional injuries were reported.

Investigators are now working to determine the cause of the fire. Officials say there is no immediate threat to the public, and the building has since been deemed safe for residents to return to unaffected areas.

The victim’s identity has not yet been released as authorities notify next of kin.


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