According to the Brazilian government’s annual report, deforestation in the Amazon rainforest soared by 22% in a year to its highest level since 2006, undercutting President Jair Bolsonaro’s assurances that Brazil is curbing illegal logging. Brazil’s space research agency, INPE,… Read More ›
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France, Germany calls on Russia to return to negotiating table on Ukraine based on approved formats and agreed principles
Germany and France accused Russia of breaking diplomatic protocol after Moscow published their confidential correspondence over Ukraine, in signs of deteriorating ties between the EU and Russia. Russia’s foreign ministry has released a number of diplomatic exchanges in the form… Read More ›
Taiwan opens embassy in Lithuania in diplomatic breakthrough
On Thursday, in a significant development, Taiwan opened an embassy in Lithuania in a diplomatic breakthrough, brushing aside Chinese opposition to the move. In August, China had demanded that Lithuania withdraw its ambassador to Beijing saying it would recall its… Read More ›
UAE and Israeli sign strategic deal to jointly develop unmanned vessels capable of carrying out anti-submarine warfare
On Thursday, Emirati and Israeli state-owned weapons makers signed a strategic deal in Dubai to jointly design unmanned vessels capable of carrying out anti-submarine warfare. United Arab Emirates defence conglomerate EDGE and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced the partnership on… Read More ›
Germany must diversify export markets, enter into trade deals with other countries and regions: Jens Spahn
Germany needs a more open discussion on how it can slash its over-reliance on China, said Germany’s acting Health Minister Jens Spahn in a statement. “We have experienced and had to experience how dependent we have become on China,” said… Read More ›
Combining NDAA and USICA would benefit high profit defense contractors and chipmakers who shifted US manufacturing to China: Senator Bernie Sanders
In a statement U.S. House and Senate leaders stated, lawmakers will try to reach a final agreement on a bill aimed at boosting the competitiveness of U.S. technology vis-à-vis China’s semiconductor manufacturing. Senate Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer had sought… Read More ›
Taiwan commissions first combat wing of F16Vs
Faced with increased belligerent neighbor, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen welcome heightened military cooperation with the United States as she commissioned the first combat wing of F-16 fighters which have been upgraded with Washington’s help to bolster its defenses. During a… Read More ›
Australia toughens foreign interference rules for universities
In a statement on Wednesday, Australia’s Home Affairs minister Karen Andrews said, Canberra has toughened foreign interference rules for its universities aimed at stopping self-censorship on campuses and the covert transfer of sensitive technology. Foreign interference guidelines will protect universities… Read More ›
Italy and France to sign accord aimed at tilting the balance of power in Europe
France and Italy are set to a sign a deal aimed at tilting the balance of power in Europe after the departure of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, said a government source. Emmanuel Macron and Mario Draghi are set to sign… Read More ›