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Taiwan warns of potential military incursions from China

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3 years ago

March 7, 2023

Taiwan’s Defence Minister warns the island needs to prepare for potential Chinese military incursions into close-by territorial areas

Chinese military activity around Taiwan is not uncommon, with regular reports of Chinese planes and ships passing close to the island.

But Taipei is yet to report any incidents of the Chinese military entering the contiguous zone which is an area just over 44 kilometres off the coast.

Taiwan’s Defence Minister, Chiu Kuo-cheng, is now warning that this could happen, possibly in 2023, as tensions in the Taiwan Strait continue to rise.

Last year, Beijing ordered for an increased number of military drills to take place around Taiwan, after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.

China is also angered by Taiwan’s close relationship with the United States.

Washington has repeatedly warned about their growing concerns over a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan in the coming years, with Beijing aims to reassert authority over the self-ruled island.

China has also just announced that it will increase spending on its military by over seven per cent this year, as it responds to what Beijing describes as “escalating” attempts to “suppress and contain China”.

All of this comes against a backdrop of deteriorating relationships between Beijing and Washington, particularly following the spy balloon saga early this year.

The U.S. is also looking to increase its military presence across the Asia Pacific region as it tries to counter the growing strength of China and prepare itself for any potential conflict between Beijing and Taipei.

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Iran buries nuclear site entrances amid rising tensions with the U.S.

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10 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Satellite images reveal that Iran has buried all three tunnel entrances at its Isfahan nuclear complex. Analysts say the move mirrors defensive preparations taken before U.S. airstrikes devastated the facility last year, with no vehicle or personnel activity visible around the entrances.

The burial appears aimed at limiting damage from potential airstrikes and complicating any ground raid targeting enriched uranium stored in the underground facility. Experts suggest equipment or materials may have been moved into the tunnels for protection, though this remains unconfirmed.

The fortification comes amid ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions. President Trump has demanded Iran curb its nuclear program, warning of military action, while Tehran insists halting uranium enrichment is unacceptable. Recent indirect talks in Oman showed little progress toward a new deal.

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Armed figure seen on CCTV as search intensifies for Savannah Guthries mother

CCTV shows armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

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16 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

CCTV shows an armed figure near Nancy Guthrie’s home as the search for the missing 84-year-old mother continues into week two.

New CCTV footage has been released as police intensify the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of US Today show presenter Savannah Guthrie, who vanished in Tucson, Arizona.

The 84-year-old disappeared after returning home on January 31, with authorities now believing she may have been kidnapped during the early hours of February 1.

Investigators say the case has entered a critical phase as public attention grows around the alarming circumstances of her disappearance.

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Trump hints at military pressure as U.S. and Iran resume nuclear talks

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

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16 hours ago

February 11, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US-Iran restart nuclear talks in Oman amid cautious optimism, while Trump considers military escalation and Israel demands stricter missile terms.

The United States and Iran have returned to the negotiating table in Oman, marking a fresh attempt to ease escalating nuclear tensions between the two long-time rivals. President Donald Trump described the talks as promising, suggesting momentum toward further discussions.

Iran’s Foreign Minister echoed cautious optimism, calling the meetings a positive first step while acknowledging deep-seated trust issues remain unresolved. At the heart of the talks is a major sticking point — the White House’s insistence that Iran dismantle its nuclear capability entirely.

Iran, however, maintains it has a sovereign right to enrich uranium, setting the stage for difficult negotiations ahead as both sides test whether diplomacy can hold.

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