For much of 2023, a storm has been quietly engulfing the world’s largest military – the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China. Behind the walled government and military compounds of the Chinese capital, powerful generals have …
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A company bought gas rights to this land for $1. Helium means it could be worth billions
by adminWhen South African startup Renergen bought the production and exploration rights for some grassy fields near Virginia, a town in the country’s Free State province, the founders were expecting to find small natural gas reserves …
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Freed Israeli hostage says she endured ‘psychological warfare’ during 50 days of Hamas captivity
by adminDoron Katz Asher said her daughters can “remember every little detail” about October 7. How they woke to the sound of sirens and hid in their shelter. How the gunshots got nearer. How, when the doors burst …
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Ukraine and Russia have exchanged over 200 prisoners of war in what Kyiv called the largest prisoner swap between the two countries since the war began in February 2022. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the news in a …
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Dozens of people were killed Wednesday in the Iranian city of Kerman after twin blasts near the burial site of slain military commander Qasem Soleimani, in what officials called a terror attack. The blasts, at …
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It’s all in the timing. On New Year’s Day, a little under three months since Hamas’ terrorist attacks, Israel’s Supreme Court issued a historic ruling. In an 8-7 decision, it struck down a controversial amendment …
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Israel-Hamas war threatens to spill over, AI, and a seismic US election: 5 predictions for 2024
by adminAs we enter 2024 what lies ahead on the global stage may seem more uncertain than it has in years. To help you make sense of it, here are some key themes to watch. 1. …
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Two key military appointments from China’s naval ranks reflects Xi’s territorial ambitions, analysts say
by adminDong’s experience, both as head of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) as well as operational assignments in the Chinese military’s Eastern and Southern theater commands, gives him an “unprecedented background” in the defense minister …
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Miracle at Haneda: Passengers describe terror and relief after fiery Japan Airlines collision
by adminWhen Japanese Airlines flight 516 touched down at Tokyo’s Haneda airport carrying hundreds of people on Tuesday it erupted into a terrifying fireball. The Airbus A350 passenger plane had collided with an earthquake relief aircraft on the …
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Earthquake survivors in Japan sleep in coats and hats at shelters without heat or running water
by adminMinae Akiyama had traveled from southern Japan to Ishikawa prefecture to celebrate New Year’s with her family, when the ground began to shake. Akiyama described sheltering under a table during the quake and praying for …