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 ›
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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 ›
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomes Britain’s move to finance its naval capabilities
Welcoming British offers to finance to enhance Ukraine’s naval capabilities, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed a framework agreement for the same. Playing host to British Defence Minister Ben Wallace, Zelenskiy said, the two discussed ways to ensure safe navigation for… Read More ›
Sale of F-35 stealth fighters only after UAE understands obligations
According to an official from the Biden Administration, the United States intends to move forward with the sale of 50 F-35 stealth fighter jets to the United Arab Emirates after Washington gets a clear understanding of “Emirati obligations”. “We continue… Read More ›
Royal Dutch Shell undertakes major steps, to relocate HQ to London, simplify corporate structure, to be known as Shell Plc
In a statement Royal Dutch Shell said, it would do away with its dual share structure and relocate its headquarters to Britain from the Netherlands. The development comes at a time when the oil giant is facing increasing climate pressure in… Read More ›