China has reportedly discovered a "limitless" energy source that could power the country for more than 60,000 years, according to geologists based in Beijing.

The Bayan Obo mining complex, located in Inner Mongolia, is believed to contain enough thorium to meet China's energy demands almost indefinitely, according to a recent study.

The slightly radioactive element can be used to generate power in a type of nuclear reactor known as a molten salt reactor.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that Israel was prepared to resume fighting in the Gaza Strip 'at any moment' while vowing to complete the war's objectives 'whether through negotiation or by other means.'

'We are prepared to resume intense fighting at any moment, our operational plans are ready,' Netanyahu said at a ceremony for combat officers, a day after Israel halted the release of Palestinian prisoners which was due as part of a truce deal.

27-2-2025

North Korea says it has conducted a military exercise to launch strategic cruise missiles off the western coast of the Korean Peninsula.

The drill follows Pyongyang's sharp criticism of an upcoming joint military exercise between the United States and South Korea that could be held next month.

North Korea's state-run Korean Central Television reported on Friday that the country's leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the drill on Wednesday.

28 Feb 2025

Beijing has rolled out a series of amendments to its regulations on the People’s Liberation Army, putting a stronger focus on the importance of war readiness and overseas missions.

Set to take effect in April, the amendments emphasised that “winning battles should be the military’s top responsibility” and directed the PLA to establish a “fundamental focus on preparation and readiness for combat,” according to state news agency Xinhua.