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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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Migrant Boat Sinks Off Samos, Leaving One Dead and Three Missing

A Greek national flag and a EU flag flutter inside a newly inaugurated closed-type migrant camp on the island of Samos.

A woman has died and three people are missing after a migrant boat sank early Monday off the Greek island of Samos.

According to officials, a group of 26 migrants managed to reach the island’s Petalides area and alerted authorities that others were still at sea. A large search‑and‑rescue operation was launched, involving coast guard vessels, a helicopter, a private boat, and land teams.

Rescuers recovered the body of a woman during the operation, while efforts continue to locate the remaining missing individuals. Authorities have not yet released details about the migrants’ nationalities or the circumstances that led to the sinking.

Samos, located near the Turkish coast, remains a frequent landing point for migrants attempting the dangerous crossing. Despite increased patrols and stricter border controls, fatal incidents continue to occur in the region.

Search efforts are expected to continue as conditions allow.


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