insert_link Opinion Pieces What we don’t understand about China’s actions and ambitions in the South China Sea By Edward Sing Yue Chan, Australian National University In recent weeks, China’s activities in the South China Sea have raised more concerns in the region. Its ships have collided with Filipino vessels, fired water cannon at others and used sonar pulses close to an Australian ship, injuring its divers. The United States and its allies view this increasingly assertive behaviour as evidence China seeks to challenge the established maritime […] todayDecember 20, 2023 7
insert_link South Africa BRICS meeting addresses Israel-Hamas war The BRICS group of nations has called an extraordinary meeting to discuss the Israel-Hamas war. Chair South Africa says the focus will be on the situation in Gaza. Presidents Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping are expected to attend the virtual meeting but India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi could skip it. Ishan Garg has more from New Delhi. todayNovember 21, 2023 30