
Taiwan said Thursday it detected 16 Chinese warships in waters around the island, one of the highest numbers this year, as Beijing intensifies military pressure on Taipei. The navy vessels, along with 34 Chinese aircraft, were spotted near Taiwan in the 24 hours to 6 a.m. Thursday, according to the defense ministry's daily tally. Beijing has been holding its biggest maritime drills in years from near the southern islands of Japan to the South China Sea, Taiwan authorities said this week. Around 90 Chinese warships and coast guard vessels have been involved in the exercises that include simulating attacks on foreign ships and practising blockading sea routes, a Taiwan security official said Wednesday. There has been no announcement by Beijing's army or Chinese state media about increased military activity in the East China Sea, Taiwan Strait, South China Sea or Western Pacific Ocean. However, a recent Pacific tour by Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te that included two stops in U.S. territory drew fury from Beijing, which claims the democratic island as part of China's territory. The security official said that China began planning the massive maritime operation in October and aimed to demonstrate it could choke off Taiwan and draw a "red line" ahead of the next US administration. The sea drills were "significantly larger" than Beijing's maritime response to then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taipei in 2022, the security official said. Those war games were China's largest-ever around Taiwan. Taiwan's foreign ministry said Wednesday that China's increased military activity around the island was evidence that Beijing was a "troublemaker". But China's foreign ministry -- whose spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied that drills were taking place -- directed blame at Taiwan. The de facto U.S. embassy in Taiwan said Thursday it was monitoring "with concern" Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) activity near the island and in the region. While Beijing had not announced major drills in response to Lai's trip, Chinese military activity was "elevated", which was "consistent with levels we have seen during other large exercises," a spokesperson for the American Institute in Taiwan said. James Char, an expert on China's military at Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, said Beijing's silence "serves as a way of demonstrating that the Taiwan Strait as well as the waters and airspace around the island falls under Chinese sovereignty -- hence unnecessary to announce (the drills) to the world". "This is another means by the mainland to force its position upon others," Char told AFP, though he did not rule out Chinese confirmation at a later date. Taiwan said Monday that the PLA had reserved airspace off the Chinese coast until Wednesday. Vietnam-based maritime security analyst Duan Dang told AFP Thursday that aviation data showed the airspace zones had "fully returned to normal". Taiwan lives under the constant threat of invasion by China, which has not ruled out using force to bring the island under its control. Beijing has ramped up the deployment of fighter jets and warships around the island in recent years, and also opposes any international recognition of self-ruled Taiwan -- especially when it comes to official contact between Taipei and Washington. Lai spoke last week with Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson in addition to his two recent stopovers on U.S. soil. The defense ministry's tally of Chinese warships on Thursday was the highest since May 25, when 27 navy vessels were detected during Chinese military drills held days after Lai's inauguration.The successful listing of Maogeping underscores the growing demand for cutting-edge technologies and digital solutions in the global market. As a leading player in the AI industry, Maogeping is well positioned to capitalize on the increasing reliance on technology in various sectors, ranging from healthcare to finance.
SHEPHERDSTOWN - At the Handmade Christmas at Shepherdstown Market in the War Memorial Building this holiday season, about 40 vendors have had their work on display, including two sisters: Christine Noad and Barbara Neece. After retirement, the two sisters moved to the same senior living community in Las Vegas, where they joined a thriving arts and crafts club and learned a variety of new arts and crafts techniques. That experience gave them both the skillset to begin creating on their own, which they began to do in earnest after they left that community and moved to Martinsburg a little over five years ago. "We had moved from the West Coast to the East Coast, because of family, and I wanted something to do," Noad, who is 77, said. "I had played with arts and crafts throughout the years, once in a while, but had never finished anything. I decided I wanted to start doing something and started using this as my morning meditation - which I still do to this day." Noad began creating elaborate shadow boxes out of card stock, craft paint, glitter and glue. She found herself thriving with this new focus in her life. "Once I found this, I thought, 'I really like creating,'" Noad said. She liked it so much, in fact, that she started her own small business, Blue Dot Art, selling handmade cards and shadowboxes at local artisan markets. "The goal of my shadow boxes is to create something different and unique," Noad said. "I start with either one of my original designs or one from one of my favorite designers. From there, I set out to use different medias and embellishments to give depth and to tell a story." Her sister has also found herself telling stories through her art, which she creates using fused glass. "My stuff is a little different," Neece, who is 83, said. "There's a lot of variety of things that you can do with glass." Neece said that after she took up fused glassmaking while in Las Vegas, she never stopped and, when she moved to live with her sister's family in Martinsburg, she began selling it for others to enjoy. She has developed her craft extensively over the last 15 years, enabling her to make everything from fused glass plates to bowls to wall art to 3D table displays. "It's a good way to keep out of trouble," Neece said, with a chuckle. Noad nodded in agreement. "It keeps us busy," Noad said. "It's not only my form of meditation but also, my favorite form of entertainment." They both agreed that their artistic abilities were inherited from their parents. "Our dad, especially, was very artistic. Our mom was more of a hobbyist," Noad said. "They were artistic, but they never sold their art - they just did it for their own enjoyment. Now, we are enjoying creating art, too."Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Right-wing podcaster Benny Johnson reacted to the mysterious drones appearing over New Jersey in recent weeks by wondering if they were part of a "fake alien invasion" being staged to "steal Trump's swagger." Beginning late last month, large drones — some as large as six feet in diameter — have been seen nightly across New Jersey from dusk until nearly midnight. According to the state lawmakers briefed on the matter this week, the sightings have ranged from four to 180 per night. Even though the state's governor says there's no public safety threat, the appearance of the drones continues to raise alarms in the state, especially since local officials have said that the flying objects have eluded radar detection and quickly fly away when approached by police helicopters. Concerns that the drones appear to be surveilling the state's infrastructure have caused some members of Congress to worry that a foreign adversary may be involved. Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) told Fox News on Wednesday morning that he believed the drones were from an Iranian... Justin Baragona
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Cyber-espionage group ‘ Salt Typhoon ’ targeting ‘at least’ eight US telecom and telecom infrastructure firms, according to The Guardian . U.S. government agencies have held a classified briefing for the House of Representatives on Salt Typhoon. This was the largest intelligence compromise in US history and it sparked a call to all U.S. citizens to switch to encrypted communications. Providing insights on Salt Typhoon and how organizations can proactively defend against APTs for Digital Journal is Renuka Nadkarni, Chief Product Officer at Aryaka . Nadkarni explains why the recent incident carries potential concerns for businesses: “Events like Salt Typhoon underscore how enterprises and users remain susceptible to breaches due to dependencies on external infrastructure. As distributed applications increasingly rely on public clouds, SaaS, and global service providers for computing, storage, and networking, organizations face expanding attack surfaces outside of their control. Breaches become a matter of “when” not “if.” There are structural reasons why vulnerabilities occur, linked to organizational setup and culture. Here Nadkarni reasons: “Many organizations rely on fragmented solutions from various vendors, leading to a lack of integration and limited visibility across their infrastructure, making it challenging to detect hidden malware. There is a lack of visibility due to complex environments such as sprawling IT systems with numerous endpoints, servers, and cloud integrations, which makes monitoring harder. Many organizations don’t log enough data or retain it long enough to trace the full extent of the compromise.” As a solution, streamlining is key. Nadkarni thinks: “Operational simplicity remains key for organizations to detect Salt Typhoon activity. These processes can become burdensome and difficult to sustain. Establishing clear roles and responsibilities for managing security policies and procedures is essential to maintaining an effective and manageable defence.” There are other measures that can be taken. Nadkarni recommends: “In addition to the guidance released by the FBI and CISA, organizations should adopt a zero-trust architecture that requires authentication and authorization for every access request, to help limit lateral movement and minimize the impact of a breach.” Furthermore, Nadkarni proposes: “Additionally, organizations should prioritize threat hunting by monitoring known APT-related indicators of compromise (IOCs) and indicators of Attack (IOAs). By utilizing network segmentation and AI-driven automation, organizations can quickly detect, triage, and respond to APT activity.” Dr. Tim Sandle is Digital Journal's Editor-at-Large for science news.Tim specializes in science, technology, environmental, business, and health journalism. He is additionally a practising microbiologist; and an author. He is also interested in history, politics and current affairs.In conclusion, as we enter the winter months, we can look to the "Three Ones in Winter" folk proverb as a whimsical and cultural way to speculate on what the weather may hold. Whether one believes in the predictive power of these symbols or not, it can add an element of charm and tradition to our anticipation of the changing seasons. After all, when it comes to weather forecasting, a little bit of folklore and imagination can make even the coldest of winters feel a bit warmer.
In the world of cinema and collectibles, certain items transcend their original purpose and become priceless pieces of history. Such is the case with the iconic red ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in the classic film "The Wizard of Oz," which were recently auctioned off for a staggering $32.5 million, setting a new record for movie memorabilia.
Greenwood's goal-scoring record in the French Ligue 1 is a reflection of his dedication to his craft and his relentless pursuit of excellence. He is always striving to improve and add new dimensions to his game, constantly working on his strength, speed, and technical abilities to stay ahead of the competition.Furthermore, the Chinese government's efforts to stabilize the exchange rate and prevent excessive depreciation of the Renminbi have also played a significant role in the currency's recent appreciation. The People's Bank of China has implemented various measures to support the RMB, including interventions in the foreign exchange market and adjustments to monetary policy. These proactive steps have helped to boost investor confidence in the Renminbi and maintain stability in the currency.
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Global Construction Film Market Set For 4.8% Growth, Reaching $21.5 Billion By 2028In a stunning turn of events, a 26-year-old tech prodigy shocked the nation by allegedly shooting the CEO of a major insurance conglomerate in broad daylight. The suspect, whose identity has not been revealed, was said to be carrying a mysterious ghost gun and handwriten documents at the time of the incident.Los Angeles audit finds quarter of shelter beds empty each night: $218MM loss
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