China discusses military budget while warning of escalating threats
China claims it will increase its military spending by more that 7% this year while warning of "escalating threats".It was […]
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China has a ‘stunning lead’ over the US in the research of 37 out of 44 critical and emerging technologies, new study finds
According to the Canberra-based independent think Tank Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), China is a "stunning leader" in high-impact research […]
Brexit deal could resurface Britain’s ‘healthy fundamentals’ if EU relations strengthen, analysts say
Analysts suggest that the new Brexit agreement between the U.K. & the EU could help to bring Britain's "healthy foundations" […]
Iran nuclear: IAEA inspectors find uranium particles enriched to 83.7%
Global nuclear watchdog found uranium particles that were enriched to 83.7% purity at Iran's underground Fordo facility. This is very […]
Saudi Arabia Pledges $400 Million to Ukraine, Including $300 Million in Oil
Yermak stated that Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud, the Saudi Foreign Minister, signed documents pledging aid during his weekend visit to […]
Mexicans turn out in droves to protest electoral overhaul, see democracy at risk
On Sunday, huge crowds protested against the government's attempts to reduce the electoral authority in Mexico. It was the largest […]
China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine
China calls for a ceasefire in Ukraine and peace talks to be held as soon as possible. This is in […]
Knesset advances bill that would preemptively shield laws from judicial oversight
Wednesday's Knesset reading of the preliminary reading of the bill allowed parliament to pass laws that are preemptively exempt from […]
Vladimir Putin suspends Russia’s participation in New START nuclear reduction
Putin said in Moscow that Russia was not fully withdrawing from the treaty -- the last remaining arms control agreement […]
Another earthquake hits southern Turkey
On Monday, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake struck Hatay in Turkey. This was as Turkey continues to recover after a devastating […]
