territorial-disputes
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france24.comIsrael Expands Control in Neighboring Areas During Ongoing Conflicts
Israeli forces have advanced into parts of neighboring territories amid active military operations. Some Israeli activists and political figures have discussed extending national borders further into the region.
rfa.orgChina Expands Land on Antelope Reef in South China Sea
China has used dredging ships to increase the land area of Antelope Reef, adding jetties, roads and a helipad by April 2026. The atoll in the Paracel Islands is one of many contested features in the South China Sea where nations are expanding presence on small islands and reefs.
ecns.cnVietnam and China Both Expand South China Sea Outposts Through Land Reclamation
A new report documents Vietnam's expansion of outposts in the South China Sea as Hanoi and Beijing reinforce competing territorial claims through land reclamation. The activity comes amid an ongoing race between the two nations to strengthen their positions. Vietnam has added hun…
thehindu.comChinese Research Vessel Prompts Exchange With Philippines Near Disputed Reef
China and the Philippines traded accusations after a Chinese research ship operated near Iroquois Reef in the Spratly Islands this week. Each side warned of further countermeasures following the incident. The area is claimed by both countries and is believed to hold oil and natur…
ecns.cnChina Coast Guard Ships Enter Waters Near Disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands
Four Chinese vessels sailed in territorial waters near Uotsuri Island on May 7, 2026, the first such incursion since April 28. The ships entered between 4:15 p.m. and 4:35 p.m. and departed around 6 p.m. The Japan Coast Guard monitored the activity in the disputed chain administe…
japantimes.co.jpTaiwan Minister Visits Itu Aba Island for Humanitarian, Evacuation, and Armed Boarding Exercises
Taiwan's Ocean Affairs Council Minister Kuan Bi-ling visited Itu Aba, a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea, on April 22, 2026. The trip marked the first such ministerial visit in seven years and included exercises on humanitarian relief and armed ship boarding. The i…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewProfessor Suggests Israel's War Objectives Include Territorial Expansion
Professor Steve Hanke stated that Israel's strategic objectives in an ongoing war involve territorial expansion and weakening surrounding states. He described recent diplomatic efforts in Islamabad as largely a charade due to participants lacking real authority. The comments were…
ibtimes.co.ukIsraeli Settlers Block Path to School for Palestinian Children in West Bank
Israeli settlers have erected barbed wire in the West Bank, blocking the path used by Palestinian children to reach school. Students were forced to turn back or take a more dangerous route near a settlement. The incident was reported by Al Jazeera English.