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US-China detente tested by Asia Pacific domination bid
Lloyd Austin, the United States' defence minister, has lauded a "new era of security" in the Asia Pacific, emphasizing that the region remains a significant strategic priority for the United States. A senior Chinese military official swiftly rebuked this statement. Austin issued the statement one Saturday following a critical meeting in Singapore with his Chinese counterpart, Dong Jun. During the meeting, the two leaders resolved to reestablish military-to-military communications to alleviate the increasing tensions between the world's two largest economies.
Sacked British ambassador to Mexico for ‘pointing gun at staff’
According to reports, Jon Benjamin was on an official trip when he purportedly retrieved a firearm from the vehicle in which he was travelling. The Foreign Office declared it had implemented "appropriate measures" after the incident. The British ambassador to Mexico has been removed from his position following the publication of a video online in which he is seen allegedly brandishing an assault rifle at an embassy employee.
Estonia has no backup plan if Ukraine falls
Estonia is a NATO member that regards itself as a front-line state. Its border soldiers gaze across the Narva River at the Russian fortress of Ivangorod. This diminutive Baltic nation, which was previously a component of the Soviet Union, is confident that President Vladimir Putin will redirect his attention to the Baltics once the conflict in Ukraine concludes, with the intention of regaining Moscow's control over countries such as Estonia.
Mexican mayoral candidate killed two days before vote
Two days prior to the elections, a candidate for municipal office in central Puebla state was fatally shot at a political rally, further exacerbating the number of murdered candidates in what is considered the most violent polls in the country's history. According to the state prosecutor's office, Jorge Huerta Cabrera was fatally shot on Friday in the city of Izucar de Matamoros, where he was a candidate.
‘Reckless’ for Trump to declare the trial biased, according to Biden
A day after the historic conviction, US President Joe Biden stated that it was "reckless" for his predecessor, Donald Trump, to refer to his trial as rigged. Mr. Biden vigorously defended the US justice system in his initial public statements regarding the guilty verdict for Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records. Mr. Biden reaffirmed the American principle that no one is above the law in response to the outcome.
D-Day veteran receives 100th birthday card from King
King Charles personally presented a 100th birthday card to a D-Day veteran. Jim Miller was granted permission to address the King at Buckingham Palace, where he recounted his experiences during the Normandy landings in Nazi-occupied France during World War II. Mr. Miller expressed his humility at having reached such a significant number, particularly in light of the individuals who perished on the Normandy beaches decades ago.
NATO’s senior diplomats meet as Ukraine seeks arms liberalisation
In response to the increasing demand from prominent allies to remove the restrictions that prevent Kyiv from employing Western weapons to conduct strikes within Russia, NATO foreign ministers are scheduled to convene in Prague. The two-day event, which commences on Thursday in the Czech capital, is intended to concentrate on the development of a support package for Ukraine in advance of NATO's summit in Washington in July.
Yunhe Wang charged with running ‘largest ever’ malware network
The eradication of a global network of 19 million infected computers, which was employed to facilitate and conceal cybercrimes such as fraud, identity theft, and child exploitation, has been announced by authorities in the United States. On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice announced that Yunhe Wang, 35, was apprehended on Friday for purportedly operating the botnet known as "911 S5".
Outdoor ad behemoth Clear Channel auctions UK arm
Clairvest, a Canadian acquisition firm, has emerged as a potential buyer for the billboard company that operates 2,000 advertising sites in Greater London. A Canadian private equity firm has emerged as a prominent contender for the acquisition of the British branch of Clear Channel, one of the world's largest sellers of outdoor advertising space.
Hong Kong court convicts 14 pro-democracy activists of subversion
Fourteen pro-democracy activists may be sentenced to life in prison following a groundbreaking trial that critics contend could further undermine the city's rule of law. The verdicts were rendered over three years after the defendants were indicted under a national security law that China imposed. Fourteen out of sixteen pro-democracy activists have been convicted of conspiracy to perpetrate subversion in a groundbreaking case by a Hong Kong court.
As US hesitates, Europe eases Ukraine restrictions
During the past week, Europe began to relax some of its self-imposed restrictions on providing military assistance to Ukraine. The United States maintained a cautious stance, and Russia issued a warning against actions that could result in "a World War" - a frequently expressed threat to use nuclear weapons. On the ground, Ukraine halted the Russian advance in its northern Kharkiv region, reclaiming some territory northeast of Lyptsi, and maintained the defense of Chasiv Yar, a strategically significant settlement on the eastern front.
Person dies at Schiphol trapped in aircraft engine
The tragedy was described as "horrible" by the airport, and KLM stated that it was "taking care" of passengers and employees who witnessed the incident. A person has passed away at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam as a result of being trapped in an operating aircraft engine, according to the police. According to the Dutch airline KLM, the aircraft was scheduled to depart for Billund, Denmark, on flight KL1341.