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China, which claims Taiwan as its territory despite the strong objections of the government in Taipei, has carried out military exercises around the island after US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi paida visit to the self-governed island.

The swarm drone system consists of a number of aerial vehicles, which are artificial intelligence-enabled and capable of communicating with the control station as well as among them.They can be employed in both offensive and defensive operations, providing a decisive edge to the tactical commanders employing them.

In the wake of ongoing border tension with China in high-altitude areas of eastern Ladakh over the last two years, the Indian Army feels the need to induct light tanks to gain operational dominance over its adversary. The 'Zorawar' has been designed to operate in varying terrain from high altitude areas, the marginal terrain, to the Island territories.

The biennial exercise is a "capstone" international engagement activity for the Royal Australian Air Force. Group Captain YPS Negi is leading the IAF contingent, which comprises four Su-30 MKI fighters, two C-17 aircraft and over 100 air warriors.

Video of an unusual zoo where humans are imprisoned in cages while animals roam in the wild has emerged on social media. To reverse the role, visitors can be seen locked in cells at the Lehe Ledu Wildlife Zoo in Chongqing, China.

China on Monday announced plans to issue visas to hundreds of Indian students stranded at home for over two years due to Beijing's strict COVID-19 restrictions.

A video to accompany a post on Tsai's Facebook page about her visit showed Taiwanese sailors, wearing anti-flash gear, warning Chinese warships by radio to change direction, saying they had "seriously damaged security in the Taiwan Strait".

The lockdown in Lhasa was extended till August 18 after initial restriction imposed on August 8. The Ngari Prefecture of Tibet was also under lock down since August 11, disrupting the transportation between Shigatse, Lhasa, and Ngari Prefecture.

China and Taiwan split in 1949 after a civil war and have no official relations but are bound by billions of dollars of trade and investment. The island never has been part of the People's Republic of China, but the ruling Communist Party says it is obliged to unite with the mainland, by force if necessary.

According to scientists, extreme weather across the world has become more frequent due to climate change, and will likely grow more intense as temperatures rise. Severe flooding in southern China in June displaced more than half a million people and caused an estimated $250 million in damage.