Lebanon is taking a stand against Israel. They plan to file a complaint with the United Nations Security Council. The issue? A concrete wall Israel is building along their shared border. Lebanon says this wall goes beyond the agreed-upon boundary, known as the Blue Line. The Blue Line is a boundary set by the United Nations. It separates Lebanon from Israel and the ...
The U. S. has recently given away 10 old Coast Guard ships to four Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines. These countries are in a tough spot because they have disputes with China over who owns parts of the South China Sea. The ships are not new, but they are big and can travel far, which is helpful for patrolling the vast sea. The U. S. says this m...
In the South China Sea, Chinese coast guard boats backed by navy ships performed aggressive actions against Philippine patrol vessels. They fired high-pressure water cannons, blocked paths, and even sideswiped one boat, named BRP Datu Pagbuaya. This incident restarted tensions after a brief pause due to rough seas from storms. Despite the dangers, the Philippine coas...
Last week at the BRICS meeting, India and China agreed to withdraw troops from two points in Ladakh. Some call this historic, but not everyone is so optimistic. This deal doesn't resolve their territorial disagreements in Ladakh and other areas. China claims parts of India, like Arunachal Pradesh. Observers say this deal has a broader geopolitical impact, challenging...