China military modernization: More about CCP control than war readiness, says new report

[ad_1] An aerial drone photo shows China’s first Type 054B frigate. (File photo) A new RAND Corporation report has cast doubts on the combat readiness of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), despite the country’s rapid military modernization. While China has built the world’s largest navy and continues to enhance its air force, missile capabilities, and…

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Miami Beach Shooting: Man arrested for shooting two Israelis at Miami beach thinking they were Palestinians

[ad_1] A 27-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly shooting at two people in Miami Beach on Saturday night, with the shooter claiming to have targeted “two Palestinians.” Mordechai Brafman faces two counts of attempted second-degree murder, reports NBC Miami. Surveillance footage shows Brafman’s truck heading south on Pine Tree Drive before making a U-turn…

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Draven Bennington: ‘Choosing to no longer hide who I am’: Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington’s child comes out as transgender on Valentine’s Day

[ad_1] Draven Bennington, the child of late Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, has publicly come out as transgender. The 22-year-old made the announcement in a heartfelt Instagram post on Valentine’s Day.“As today is a day to celebrate love and what love truly means, whether it’s for a partner, family, or ourselves, I thought it would…

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Experts push to restore Syria’s war-torn heritage sites, including renowned Roman ruins at Palmyra

[ad_1] An aerial view shows a section of the ancient city of Palmyra, Syria, Saturday, January 25, 2025. (AP) PALMYRA (SYRIA): Experts are returning to Syria‘s war-ravaged heritage sites, hoping to lay the groundwork for restoring them and reviving tourism, which they say could provide a much-needed boost to the country’s decimated economy after nearly…

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Heightened Chinese military activity in Taiwan: 41 aircraft, 9 vessels, 1 ship seen around its territory

[ad_1] Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) Taiwan’s ministry of national defence (MND) reported a surge in Chinese military activity around the island, with 41 aircraft, nine People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels, and one official Chinese ship detected operating in the region. The activity was recorded up until 6 am (UTC+8) on Monday, the ministry…

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