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PLA and Local Forces Rewalk Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Routes to Cement Red Memory and Boost Readiness
In Tonghua, Jilin province, a joint activity led by the local military sub-district and a PLA unit named after guerrilla hero Yang Jingyu brought together soldiers, recruits, militia and students to retrace anti-Japanese guerrilla routes. The event combined ceremonial, educational and field elements to deepen revolutionary memory, strengthen civil–military ties and enhance readiness among new and reserve personnel.
UN Team Opens Probe After Strike on Iranian School That Tehran Says Killed 168 Children
A UN‑authorized independent team has launched an investigation into a February 28 strike on an Iranian primary school that Tehran says killed 168 children. Preliminary US military inquiries and open‑source analysis point to a Tomahawk cruise missile and a likely targeting error, while the UN probe seeks to establish independent findings that could carry major legal and diplomatic consequences.
Germany Warns Israel Against Lebanon Ground Push as IDF Vows Continued ‘Targeted’ Operations
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned Israel that a ground offensive in southern Lebanon would be a mistake and would worsen the humanitarian situation, after the IDF announced sustained “targeted” ground operations and Hezbollah reported direct clashes with Israeli forces near the border. The exchange highlights the risk of escalation and growing diplomatic strains between Israel and some Western partners.
Taiwan Recovers F-16V Black Box After Two Months at Sea, Pilot Still Missing
Taipei recovered the flight data recorder from an F-16V that crashed into the sea on January 6 after over two months of searching; the device was found at about 2,500 metres and will be sent to the U.S. manufacturer for analysis. Wreckage was retrieved but the pilot remains missing, and investigators hope the recorder will reveal whether technical failure or human factors caused the accident.
EU Ministers Reject Expansion of Naval Mission to Strait of Hormuz, Stress De‑Escalation
EU foreign ministers declined to extend the bloc’s naval “Shield” operation into the Strait of Hormuz, prioritising de‑escalation and the protection of commercial shipping through diplomatic and non‑military measures. Brussels says it will preserve freedom of navigation while working with the UN and partners to restore vital flows of fertiliser, grain and energy.
Fire Rages Aboard USS Gerald R. Ford for Over 30 Hours; Hundreds of Sailors Forced to Sleep on Floors Amid Extended Deployment
A laundry-room fire aboard the USS Gerald R. Ford burned for more than 30 hours before being controlled, damaging berthing areas and forcing over 600 sailors to sleep on floors and tables. The incident comes during an extended tenth month of deployment in the Red Sea and raises questions about strain on the carrier, crew welfare, and U.S. naval readiness.
U.S. Pullback, Japan’s Takaichi and a Renewed Dokdo Fight — Seoul Responds Swiftly
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, renewed Tokyo’s claims over the disputed Dokdo/Takeshima islets, drawing a forceful rebuttal from South Korea amid public unease and a perceived U.S. security pullback. The episode highlights how small territorial flashpoints can be amplified by domestic politics and shifts in alliance posture, raising the risk of prolonged diplomatic tension in an already fragile Northeast Asian security environment.
Trump Publicly Presses Allies to Send Ships to Strait of Hormuz, Singling Out South Korea
President Trump publicly urged allies including South Korea to contribute warships to protect navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, accusing some of ingratitude for U.S. protection. Allies have been hesitant to commit forces, with Germany declining and South Korea constrained by domestic politics and legal procedures for overseas deployments.
Beijing’s Narrative: US Strikes on Iran Humiliated — What That Means for the Taiwan Strait
Chinese state-aligned media have seized on recent U.S. strikes on Iran to argue that American forces were put on the back foot, using the episode to warn that any U.S. intervention in the Taiwan Strait would be far more costly. The narrative highlights real tactical challenges but also serves a political purpose: to erode perceptions of U.S. credibility while bolstering Chinese deterrence messaging.
Asia’s Race Against the “Oil Wall”: Which Countries Will Run Out First?
A collapse of oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz has left Asia exposed to acute fuel shortages. While China’s reserves offer a many‑month buffer, several East and Southeast Asian economies could exhaust stocks within 20–74 days, prompting price controls, subsidies and potential rationing.
Gulf Flare‑Up Enters Third Week as Iran Calls on Muslim States and Strikes Hit US Bases
The US‑Iran‑Israel confrontation entered its 18th day as Iran publicly urged Islamic states to back it and the IRGC claimed missile-and-drone strikes on US air bases in the Gulf. Baghdad's Green Zone was again targeted, US embassy defences intercepted an aerial threat, and mixed diplomatic signals suggest both back‑channel approaches and escalating military rhetoric.
Leaked Iranian Recording Claims Supreme Leader’s Son Narrowly Escaped US‑Israeli Strike, Raising Questions about Succession and Security
A leaked recording made public by the Telegraph alleges that Mujtaba, a son of Iran’s Supreme Leader and a figure in succession discussions, narrowly survived a Feb. 28 US‑Israel airstrike on the Khamenei compound in Tehran by stepping into the garden minutes before a missile hit. The tape claims multiple family members and senior IRGC commanders were killed or seriously wounded, and its circulation signals both a possible escalation in targeting Iran’s top echelon and internal leaks or security lapses in Tehran.