Chinese President Xi Jinping urges navy to be ‘firm and flexible’ in defending country’s interests
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Xi also stressed the importance of the PLA’s ongoing modernisation programme during his visit to a base in Zhanjiang in Guangdong https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3216845/chinese-president-xi-jinping-urges-navy-be-firm-and-flexible-defending-countrys-interests?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreA New American Grand Strategy to Counter Russia and China
Wall Street Journal The U.S. and its allies can’t afford to drift aimlessly as history’s tectonic plates shift. https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-new-american-grand-strategy-to-counter-russia-and-china-asian-nato-aukus-collective-defense-taiwan-da555cf
Read MoreUkraine’s Prime Minister meets US Defense Secretary, asks for fighter jets for Ukraine
Pravda Ukraine Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal met with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin during his visit to the United States of America. Source: CNN Details: Shmyhal asked the Pentagon chief to supply F-15 and F-16 fighter jets and longer-range missiles to Ukraine in remarks at the top of their meeting at the Pentagon.…
Read MoreGame 3 of Nepomniachtchi-Ding for World Chess Crown ends in draw
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Nepomniachtchi currently leads 2-1 after three games https://tass.com/sport/1603335
Read MoreMemphis panel to vote on reinstating Justin Pearson of ‘Tennessee Three’ Wednesday, rejoining Justin Jones
Fox News A Memphis panel is expected to vote Wednesday on whether to reinstate Tennessee lawmaker Justin Pearson, who along with fellow Democrat Rep. Justin Jones gained national recognition and praise from the White House after being booted from the Republican-run state legislature for using a bullhorn and speaking out of turn on the House…
Read MoreHouse GOP Subpoenas FTC for Twitter Probe Documents
Wall Street Journal Rep. Jim Jordan , the chair of the Judiciary Committee, said the FTC has made burdensome demands of Twitter and its owner, Elon Musk. https://www.wsj.com/articles/house-gop-subpoenas-ftc-for-twitter-investigation-documents-47e597f7
Read MoreFDIC Official Says Agency Was Slow to Sell Failed SVB
Wall Street Journal Vice Chair Travis Hill said changes made by the regulator might have hurt access to timely data. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fdic-official-says-agency-was-slow-to-sell-failed-svb-66b800e7
Read MoreBelarus’ first woman cosmonaut to come to Russia for training in late summer
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The flight is scheduled for the spring of 2024 https://tass.com/science/1603333
Read MoreAmerica’s Top Hostage Envoy Pledges to Secure Evan Gershkovich’s Release
Wall Street Journal The U.S.’s top hostage negotiator called on Russia to allow American Embassy officials to visit detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and pledged to find a way to secure his release and that of another American, Paul Whelan. https://www.wsj.com/articles/americas-top-hostage-envoy-pledges-to-secure-evan-gershkovichs-release-780789e3
Read MoreRussian forces destroy four Ukrainian subversive groups in Kupyansk area
Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. In addition, the team of the Tor anti-aircraft missile system commanded by Lieutenant Ivan Mamonov destroyed a Ukrainian Furia drone near the settlement of Naugolnoye https://tass.com/defense/1603327
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