Multiple reports indicate Sheikh Hasina has been shifted out of Dhaka as the Bangladesh Army Chief is expected to address the nation shortly - this as protests in the country have turned violent with many seeking her resignation

In the face of widespread anti-government demonstrations & violent protests the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina has stepped down & fled to India - here is a quick timeline of events leading to instability in the country

At least 3 Chinese state linked research vessels are operating in the Indian Ocean Region right now, here is a simple graphic showing their current positions & routes undertaken

#AreaWarning #India issues notifications for a no fly zone & naval firing in the Bay of Bengal Region Date | 22-23 Aug 2024 & 17 Aug - 01 Sep 2024 Interestingly, Xiang Yang Hong 03, China's research vessel is currently operating near naval subsurface firing zone

#AreaWarning #India issues a notification for a no fly zone over the Bay of Bengal Region into the Indian Ocean Region indicative of a likely missile test Date | 06-07 September 2024

The Indian Ocean Region continues to witness the presence of Chinese research vessels with new units recently deployed, this graphic illustrates the paths taken during their current surveys

Protests have resumed in Chaman, Pakistan as thousands gather, for the 10th month, against Pakistan's new border policies that have limited movement & trade with Afghanistan, imagery from earlier this year shows the protest site that is once again flooded with demonstrators

Here's a quick graphic that tries to summarise the ongoing tensions between China & The Philippines at the Sabina Shoal - including details of the latest incident where the Chinese Coast Guard rammed a Filipino vessel

Here is a comprehensive visual detailing China's PLA activity around Taiwan through August 2024

The 135 year old Astok Monastery in Tibet was to be relocated for the expansion of the Yangqu hydropower station on the Yellow River. Instead, China demolished it, dismissing its cultural significance. Now submerged it shows China's continued indifference towards Tibetan heritage

Updated graphic of Iran & Houthi related maritime incidents impacting shipping in the Middle East 116 Incidents listed

Very excited to share mine and Damien Symon's latest piece for the The World Today on 🇻🇳's island building efforts in the South China Sea. New images📸 are available via Maxar Technologies of continuing Vietnamese efforts to develop bases in the Spratly Islands. chathamhouse.org/publications/t…

China is constructing a new heliport near Arunachal Pradesh's ‘Fishtails’ sector, merely 20 kilometers from the Indian border, this facility will likely enhance China’s ability to swiftly mobilize troops to forward positions & would improve its border patrols

Our report - With high resolution satellite pics just 2 days old ... how a new Chinese heliport puts pressure on a remote frontier in Eastern Arunachal. The heliport lies in Chinese territory that India does not dispute. 📸: Maxar Technologies ndtv.com/india-news/new…

Simple graphic tracking all three Chinese Navy Aircraft Carriers this week

#AreaWarning #India issues a notification for a no fly zone over the Bay of Bengal Region into the Indian Ocean Region indicative of a likely missile test Date | 25-30 September 2024

China has confirmed the successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the Pacific Ocean, available public data mapped shows danger zones almost as close as 90-km to the Philippines were announced by China as a part of this test