Japan accuses Chinese fighter of locking fire-control radar on its jets

Japan has increased its military readiness by scrambling jets to monitor joint patrols conducted by Russian and Chinese air forces. This escalation follows comments from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, indicating that Japan may respond militarily to any Chinese aggression towards Taiwan that threatens its security. Analysts, including Bonny Lin from CSIS, suggest that these developments indicate China may be preparing to use military force against Japan.

European leaders, including UK Labour leader Keir Starmer, German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, and French President Emmanuel Macron, engaged in a phone call with US President Donald Trump regarding the ongoing Ukraine peace talks, highlighting the international focus on resolving the conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued a warning regarding the increasing military-industrial cooperation between Russia and China, as highlighted in a recent report by Ukraine's foreign intelligence. This development raises concerns about the potential strengthening of military ties that could impact the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

Baby Ruth Villarama's documentary 'Food Delivery' highlights the struggles of Filipino fishers facing aggression from the Chinese coast guard, including incidents of their boats being rammed. The film reflects on the political climate following Rodrigo Duterte's controversial promises regarding the Scarborough Shoal during his presidential campaign in 2016.

The IMF Chief, during a visit to Beijing, emphasized that China must shift its economic strategy from reliance on exports to fostering domestic consumption to sustain growth. This call comes amid concerns about the sustainability of China's current growth model, which heavily depends on its manufacturing sector and global trade dynamics.

South Korea has expressed strong protests against the incursion of Chinese and Russian warplanes into its airspace, with officials in Seoul stating they will take active measures in response to these activities in their air defense zone. This incident highlights ongoing tensions in the region regarding airspace sovereignty and military presence.

A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori, Japan, prompting officials to issue a megaquake advisory. While the probability of a larger quake is estimated at only 1%, authorities have urged residents to prepare for potential aftershocks. The quake resulted in 34 injuries and some damage to infrastructure.

Russian and Chinese bombers conducted a joint patrol near Japan, a move described by Tokyo as a show of force amid rising tensions with Beijing. This military exercise is seen as a direct challenge to Japan's airspace security, particularly following recent incidents involving Chinese aircraft locking radar onto Japanese planes.