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Taiwan detects 12 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 1 ship around its territory

Taipei , May 10 (ANI): Twelve sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and one official ship operating around Taiwan’s territorial waters were detected on...

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Tehran, Taiwan, trade … what are the hazards facing Trump on Xi summit tightrope?

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Defence sovereignty: Europe races to build the low-cost weapons of future

In a small workshop in England’s East Midlands, engineers at the British startup Skycutter are designing weapons for Ukraine. A row of 3D printers make...

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Op Sindoor First Anniversary Assessment: Maritime Reckoning and Future Imperatives

Centred on sea denial and Area Access/Area Denial rather than blue-water power projection, the Pakistan Navy has historically compensated for asymmetry with India through submarines,...

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From import dependence to self-reliance: India’s fertilizer crisis as a ‘Make in India’ turning point

India’s agricultural success has long been supported by an extensive fertilizer ecosystem — but beneath this strength lies a structural vulnerability: a high dependence on...

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Three suspects held in Pattaya home arsenal case

Arms cache in Chinese suspect’s home, trafficking suspected, Thai navy officer among suspects Some of the military-grade weapons discovered at the Pattaya home of Chinese suspect...

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Relative calm in Strait of Hormuz as US awaits Iranian response on peace deal

A state of relative calm has prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz after days of sporadic flare-ups as the United States waited for Iran’s response...

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Locked Up: The criminals justice caught up with in April and what happened to them

These are the faces of the criminals who have been jailed for the most serious crimes in Wales in the past month 04:22, 10 May 2026 View...

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FBI investigating recent deaths and disappearances of multiple US scientists

On a gloomy morning in Los Angeles, Monica Reza and a friend from yoga class set out on a hike in the San Gabriel Mountains. Midway...

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Putin says Ukraine war Is nearing end: Will He finally meet Zelensky outside Russia to sign a peace deal?

Vladimir Putin declared on Saturday that the war in Ukraine was approaching its conclusion, while signalling for the first time a willingness to meet Ukrainian...

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Chinese EVs Absent From U.S. Roads, But Parts Under The Hood Are Alarming

For good reason, U.S. policymakers have resisted opening the domestic auto market to a flood of cheap, gasoline-powered Chinese cars and EVs. Such a move...

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US experience fighting Iran offers lessons for China, experts say

As the war in Iran enters its third month, it’s providing a window...

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Traders looking for next leg in global stocks rally bet on Asia

Shares in South Korea and Taiwan have rallied the most in the world this month, with the surge in the Kospi index taking it up...

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Why Japan’s Decommissioned Navy Destroyers Are Being Eyed By Other Countries Now

Japan largely demilitarized after World War II, with the only remnants of its military being the Japan Self-Defense Force (JSDF). This small military service exists...

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Kremlin leader suggests end to Ukraine conflict, eyes negotiations amidst Western criticism

Moscow’s leadership has recently indicated a belief that the protracted conflict in Ukraine is approaching its conclusion. President Vladimir Putin articulated this view, signaling an...

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High-stakes week ahead for commodities as Iran deadline, Trump-Xi talks and inflation data loom

US inflation and retail sales will be the key macro releases, while Fed speakers will be closely watched given consumer sentiment at a record low...

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Theaterisation in focus as Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani named next CDS, Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan new navy chief

India on Saturday appointed Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani (retd) as the next chief of defence staff (CDS) and Vice Adm Krishna Swaminathan as the...

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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Tech Companies Over Alleged Support for Iranian Missile and Drone Programs

The Trump administration expanded its sanctions net on Friday, blacklisting a group of Chinese and Hong Kong-based firms accused of procuring critical components for Iran’s...

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Venustech Patent Signals New Standard for “Fortress” Operating Systems in Chinese Defense and Security

Venustech Group, a cornerstone of China’s cybersecurity establishment, has secured a Chinese patent for a multi-layered encryption architecture that creates a “secure boot” environment virtually...

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China’s Economic Strategy Disrupts European Electric Vehicle Market

Amidst the global push towards green technology, the European electric vehicle market finds itself at a crossroads influenced by two formidable forces – Tesla’s innovation...

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Crude Oil and The 900-Million Barrel Question

The legendary energy trader John Arnold, recently made an interesting post on X: The fair market value of oil ticks up every day that goes...

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China’s Robust Trade Performance Defies Economic Challenges

China exhibited stronger-than-expected trade growth in April despite global uncertainties, particularly stemming from the conflict in the Middle East and the fluctuating trade relations with...

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Asean leaders focus on food, energy, maritime safety

LAPU-LAPU CITY — Asean leaders adopted a joint statement on Friday, May 8, strengthening regional coordination on energy security, maritime safety, food supply, and crisis...

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