July 19, 2016 | Astute News

IDF’s demolition of Palestinian home sparks clashes in West Bank

July 19, 2016

At least three people were wounded in clashes with the IDF as army troops bulldozed a Palestinian suspect’s house in West Bank. Angry locals reportedly threw Molotov cocktails and fired makeshif…

Beijing vows never to stop construction in South China Sea, says it’s lawful

July 19, 2016

Asia

Сrew members of China's South Sea Fleet taking part in a drill in the Xisha Islands, or the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. File photo. © AFP Beijing has pledged to “never stop” construction i…

What The Hell Is Happening In Turkey?

July 19, 2016

Middle East

With Turkey now undergoing the largest military/governmental purge in modern history, the question of Turkey’s future in terms of its domestic stability and structure is in flux and the possibilities …

Such a Sweet Spot: What’s at Stake in the South China Sea

July 19, 2016

Opinion

The Hague's recent ruling against China's claim to the South China Sea and Beijing's response prompt questions as to why the region is so hotly disputed; one Australian expert in the Asia-Pacific Regi…

Analysis: It seems everyone predicted the coup in Turkey except its spy agency

July 19, 2016

Middle East

After the failure of the recent military coup d’état in Turkey, much attention has been given to the country’s armed forces, the police, even the judiciary. In contrast, little to no information has s…

Beijing announces S. China Sea drills, warns foreign navy patrols could end in disaster

July 19, 2016

Asia

© Edgar Su / Reuters Beijing has announced that it is closing off part of the South China Sea for military exercises this week, warning that freedom of navigation patrols by foreign navies could end “…

Hell Hath No Fury Like a Teflon Sultan

July 19, 2016

Opinion

When Turkish President/aspiring Sultan Recep Tayyip Erdogan landed at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport early Saturday morning, he declared the attempted coup against his government a failure, and a “gift fr…

Commander of Air Base Holding US Nukes Arrested After Turkey Coup Attempt

July 19, 2016

Middle East

On Sunday, Turkish authorities arrested the commander of Incirlik airbase General Bekir Ercan Van, putting in question US-led anti-Daesh operations that are launched from the Turkish base, as well as …