Tensions spike in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reports 27 PLA aircraft sorties, with 26 breaching the median line into Taiwan’s ADIZ. The incursion—featuring J-16 fighter jets, H-6 bombers, and KJ-500 aircraft—was part of a large-scale air-sea drill involving Chinese navy vessels. Taiwan’s forces monitored and responded as the aircraft entered the Western Pacific.

China-Taiwan tensions intensify: 26 PLA jets breach strait Median line

China-Taiwan tensions escalate: 26 PLA jets breach strait Median line

China-Taiwan tensions: Taiwan tracks 27 PLA aircraft as 26 breach strait Median line 

Taiwan plans to procure nearly 50,000 military drones by 2027 to counter rising threats from Beijing. In a bold shift, UAVs will be treated like "bullets"—as fast-moving consumables. The new tender bans Chinese components and spans five drone categories, including combat-ready and surveillance systems.

Taiwan to buy 50,000 military drones amid China threat | Major UAV push over 2 years

In Ivory Coast 'Leke' sandals, the plastic footwear also known as jelly shoes or jellies, are extremely popular.

In Ivory Coast 'Leke' Sandals Are Everywhere

North Korea has fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast, according to South Korea and Japan. The launches took place at about 7:10am on Thursday (22:10 GMT, Wednesday), days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un promised to put his nuclear force fully ready for battle with its rivals.

North Korea launches fires short-range ballistic missiles off east coast

Hurricane Beryl, the first storm of the 2024 Atlantic season, has slammed into the Caribbean island of Carriacou, which is part of Grenada, as a powerful Category 4 storm. Watch in for more details!Hurricane Beryl, the first storm of the 2024 Atlantic season, has slammed into the Caribbean island of Carriacou, which is part of Grenada, as a powerful Category 4 storm. Watch in for more details!

Hurricane Beryl inundates Barbados

Gray whales shrinking in size along the Pacific Northwest coast

Lost city from 4th century famous for its pearls discovered near UAE

Hurricane Lee is expected to strengthen steadily this week. Experts warn of hazardous weather conditions on the east coast as hurricane roars north.

Hurricane Lee and Storm Margot churn over the Atlantic

Agni Prime, India's advanced missile capable of countering Pakistan

Will Cyclone Biparjoy affect monsoon 2023? Here's all you need to know

Tunisia mulls new cemeteries as hundreds of dead refugees wash up on coast

In an attempt to save California's coasts, scientists go in for the humble oyster

The Amalfi coast is a stunning coastline in southern Italy, here steep cliffs drop right into the sea creating a dramatic union of land, sea and sky. The chiseled roads at the dramatic curves making it an ideal road trip destination but if you are planning a trip to this Italian paradise, think again!

Italy: Want to visit Amalfi coast? Think again

In pictures: World’s largest plant Posidonia Australis

Dramatic video shows rescue from New Zealand boat sinking that killed four

In Pics | US East coast hit by 'bombogenesis' snowstorm

Scientists have discovered a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals off the coast of Tahiti.

Scientists discover a pristine three-kilometre long reef of giant rose-shaped corals

Off California coast in US, paddleboarders witness massive sunfish

Powerful storm threatens US east coast

Mexico's Caribbean coast braces for Hurricane Grace

Tropical storm Elsa churns past Haiti, headed for Cuba

Eight more people were injured, five of them seriously

Bus plunges into Black sea in southern Russia, 18 killed

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