Taiwan reports Chinese fighters, bombers nearby as election campaign heats up November 21, 2023 at 11:04PM

Taiwan reported Chinese military activity near the island as its election campaign intensified. Eleven aircraft crossed the sensitive median line of the Taiwan Strait, marking continued Chinese pressure on Taiwan's sovereignty claims. Taiwan's defense ministry detected J-10 and J-16 fighters, H-6 bombers, and early warning aircraft conducting overseas missions. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party registered its presidential ticket, while the opposition party, Kuomintang, supports closer ties with Beijing. China's defense ministry did not comment on the situation.

Islamabad High Court reserves judgement on jail trial of Pakistan's former PM Imran Khan November 20, 2023 at 11:50PM

The Islamabad High Court has reserved judgment on an intra-court appeal by former Pakistani premier Imran Khan against his jail trial in the cipher case. Khan has been kept in Adiala Jail since September 26 and is accused of violating secret laws while handling a communication from Pakistan's embassy in Washington. The trial has already begun with witness statements, but the court had stayed the trial pending the outcome of the appeal. The judgment is expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang to attend virtual G20 leaders' summit convened by India November 20, 2023 at 11:26PM

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will attend the virtual G20 Leaders' Summit at India's invitation. The summit will focus on key outcomes from the G20 conclave in September, as well as the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel-Hamas conflict. It will also aim to implement decisions made at the previous G20 summit in New Delhi. Leaders from all G20 members, along with guest countries and international organizations, have been invited to attend. India currently holds the G20 presidency until November 2023.

UK PM Rishi Sunak urges world to use AI and science to end malnutrition November 20, 2023 at 03:14AM

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a new science initiative to develop flood-tolerant rice, disease-resistant wheat, and other climate change resilient crops. He emphasized the need for a "fundamental shift" in addressing the global food security crisis exacerbated by climate change. Sunak urged leaders to utilize artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology to combat malnutrition worldwide. The UK will establish a "virtual science hub" linking international researchers working on resilient crops.