Day: June 12, 2025

On June 9th at noon, the container ship “Wan Hai 503” under Wan Hai Shipping suddenly exploded and caught fire. The violent explosion caused a large fire, destroying many containers. The accident resulted in six crew members being injured, and four are still missing. As of June 10th, the fire remains out of control. The ship is suspected to have explosives on board, which could be one of the reasons for the explosion. Currently, the ship is drifting without a crew, releasing thick smoke and toxic gases. Because it is carrying a large amount of hazardous materials and fuel, it poses a potential threat to the southern coast of India.

This is a secretive military base in the middle of the Indian Ocean, on an island called Diego Garcia, the largest of the Chagos Archipelago, at the junction between South Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa. On May 22, the U.K. signed an agreement to return sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius, with the exception of Diego Garcia. The island, which exclusively houses the joint U.S. and U.K. base, will remain in British control under a 99-year lease. Critics argue the move could expose the base and islands to Chinese influence, given Mauritius’s friendly relations with Beijing. Our guests:Tony Hu-Former U.S. Department of Defense Senior Director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia

As the trade war heats up, the US is putting sanctions on China. But are they enough to stop forced labor? And enough to slow the CCP’s military buildup?

Explosions have been reported northeast of Iran’s capital Tehran, according to the state-run news agency Nour News. The Israeli Air Force has reportedly conducted a strike in Iran, the Axios news agency reports, citing two unnamed sources with knowledge of the operation.Al Jazeera’s Tohid Asadi joins live from Iran’s capital, Tehran.

Let me walk you through the key events—chronologically—that chart Xi Jinping’s gradual loss of power. It all began in April 2024, when rumors surfaced about one of his most trusted PLA generals. From there, things began to unravel, culminating in a health crisis that hit Xi over the summer. Any one of these events might be dismissed as coincidence. But viewed together, they point to a single conclusion: Xi Jinping no longer controls the regime as he did a year ago. And his biggest threats may be his own health—and his top military deputy, General Zhang Youxia.