Orders in March shrank by more than 25% against last year, dropping for a seventh consecutive month The global hi-tech hardware powerhouse, Taiwan, has seen its export orders drop at a recordRead More…
Taiwanese foreign minister predicts timeline for conflict with China
The self-governing island’s top diplomat, Joseph Wu, told the media that Beijing may be planning a military offensive in 2027 A military conflict between China and Taiwan could take place in 2027,Read More…
Ranks of Russian billionaires grow – Forbes
The publication’s rich list saw more than 20 new names added in 2022 Many Russian businessmen saw their profits soar last year despite the pressure of Western sanctions and the volatile stateRead More…
Vatican refuses to commit ‘grave sin’ – media
Church officials have reportedly refused a London court’s request for private messages linked to a real estate row A representative of the Vatican has said in a court filing that it wouldRead More…
Huge stray bomb found in Russian city bordering Ukraine
According to Russia’s Defense Ministry, a military jet accidentally released a bomb over the city of Belgorod on Thursday Some 3,000 people were evacuated from their homes in the Russian city ofRead More…
South American country calculates losses from US sanctions
Venezuela has struggled with multiple restrictions since Washington declared it a “threat to national security” in 2015 Venezuela has lost around $29 billion a year since the US imposed sanctions on theRead More…
Pentagon leaker began sharing classified data earlier than thought – NYT
The paper says it discovered another online group where Jack Teixeira may have posted sensitive intelligence Suspected Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira may have begun sharing sensitive data online earlier than previously believedRead More…
India, Bangladesh ditch dollar in trade – media
The countries have reportedly agreed to settle a quota of transactions in their own currencies India and Bangladesh are moving away from using the US dollar in bilateral trade, the Bangladesh-based newsRead More…
Leopard tanks pose logistical problems for Ukraine – Foreign Policy
The hardware donated by eight countries reportedly fires different rounds, making it impossible for Kiev to buy munitions in bulk Ukraine will likely have to procure a range of different munitions, ratherRead More…
Ukraine bans place names connected to Russia
A new law prohibits toponymy related to Russia, its history, culture or personalities President Vladimir Zelensky has signed legislation eradicating references to Russian history or culture in the names of cities, towns,Read More…