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…This morning China announced major exercises in the waters around Taiwan. China’s exercise (Joint Sword-2024A) has so far involved a handful of ships carrying out demonstrations and joint maneuvers in the Taiwan Strait. AC…

…South Korea has voiced strong objections to this alleged deployment, and indications are growing that South Korea may at some point decide to bring their proxy war on the Korean Peninsula, to the proxy war in…

…SHIPPING REMAINS STAGNANT IN RED SEA.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Europe: Local authorities in many nations have substantially increased their threat postures in response to threats to New Year’s Eve events. Police in Paris have…

…This is an Expeditionary Sea Base, a relatively newer class of ships who's sole purpose is to serve as a seaborne platform for Special Operations. Over the past two months, very interesting resources and platforms…

…Red Sea/HOA: The U.S. Navy has called off the search for the two SEALs that went missing during operations in the region last week. This marks the first American deaths affiliated with the Red…

…Russia/China relations improving as both countries have taken measures to increase trade over the past few weeks. Saudi Arabia: The Saudi's have recently resumed diplomatic relations with Iran. This comes after years of hostility…

…A tsunami warning was issued for Tagulandang following the violent eruption of Mount Ruang, a major volcano located in the eastern Celebes Sea. Thousands of locals have been evacuated as the volcanic eruption continues. Georgia: Several…

…However, Israel has allegedly implemented a daily 4-hour “humanitarian pause” in which citizens of Gaza City are expected to flee south through the previously described humanitarian corridor. AC: As of right now, it is not…

…The war in Ukraine has continued to expand, with attacks on Russian merchant vessels remaining constant in the Black Sea. Russia has likewise retaliated by striking Ukrainian vessels also located within the Black Sea, as well…

//The Wire//2230Z December 5, 2023// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: CONFLICT CONTINUES IN GAZA AND WEST BANK. SOUTH AMERICA AWAITS VENEZEULA’S NEXT MOVE.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle East: Conflict in Jenin intensifies following IDF actions in…

…DPRK leadership continues to erase references to reunification with South Korea. In addition to removing reunification topics from propaganda websites, open-source satellite imagery indicates North Korea has demolished the famous 30m tall Arch of Reunification…

…As China will be looking at this election as an exacerbation of Taiwanese independence sentiments, China will likely be conducting major military drills in response to the election results. -HomeFront- Washington D.C. – Further reports indicate…

…Even worse, some reports emerged this morning indicating that Houthi forces have captured Zuqar Island, in the southern Red Sea. If this island can be held, this will be a major problem in very short order…

…relations that North Korea has with Russia, along with highlighting the tepid relations North Korea has with China. Putin’s next state visit is to Vietnam, where his warm reception was met with ire from the…

e only source for this information is South Korean intelligence agencies; North Korea has not confirmed the number of troops they have sent to Ukraine. Analyst: S2A1

//The Wire//2100Z July 3, 2024// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: BORDER CLASHES EMERGE BETWEEN TURKEY AND SYRIA. ITALY INTERCEPTS SHIPS CARRYING CONCEALED CHINESE DRONES.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Middle Ea

…Red Sea/HOA: The fire onboard the M/V MARLIN LUANDA continues. The crew has not abandoned ship, and the general plan appears to be to let the fire burn out as long as more compartments…

supply shortages due to the logistical problems created by the Red Sea Crisis. -HomeFront- USA: SECDEF Lloyd Austin has been hospitalized since Monday following alleged complications from an unknown elective procedure. This was disclosed to the…

…The situation in South Africa has been tense for many months following Malema’s calls for the murder of white farmers, but rhetoric has increased in severity following the conflict in the Middle East. EFF rallies…

…TENSIONS INCREASE IN THE RED SEA. UKRAINE PEACE TALKS LIKELY TO BEGIN IN JANUARY.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE----- -International Events- Red Sea: Yemen announces what amounts to a blockade of the Red Sea for all Israeli-affiliated shipping…