US and Israel Plan Weekend Strikes on Iranian Energy Infrastructure
The United States and Israel are preparing to bomb Iran's power plants and oil refineries as soon as this weekend in a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
China Expands Maritime Patrols East of Taiwan in Major Escalation
For the first time, China's coast guard is conducting patrols in waters east of Taiwan, effectively surrounding the island and raising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
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