Putin arrives in China amid global consternation over Ukraine war
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Chinese leader Xi Jinping to strengthen their political and economic ties, positioning themselves as an opposing world order to the U.S. [ more ]
China's Xi in Europe: At odds over trade, Ukraine war DW 05/05/2024
The European Union's relationship with China has significantly deteriorated since 2019, leading to increased tensions and reevaluation of dependencies. [ more ]
What to Know About the Summit Between Putin and Xi in China
China and Russia present a united front but have different agendas, with Mr. Putin seeking support for the war in Ukraine and Mr. Xi aiming to balance strategic partnerships while avoiding alienating the West. [ more ]
Why are there riots in New Caledonia against France's voting change, and why does it matter?
Deadly violence erupted in New Caledonia after a constitutional amendment on voting rights raised concerns over Indigenous Kanak representation. [ more ]
Russia ramps up weapons production, using mass quantity to outgun Ukraine
Russia has ramped up military production by replenishing stocks of standard weapons and ammunition, sustaining ongoing operations in Ukraine for at least two years. [ more ]
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv was 9 May terror target, says SBU
The Security Service of Ukraine prevented a planned terrorist attack by Russia in Kyiv, leading to arrests and evidence of Russian involvement. [ more ]
How Digital Twin' Technology Harnesses Biology and Computing to Power Personalized Medicine
Digital twin technology in medicine can revolutionize personalized treatments by utilizing computer simulations tailored to each patient's genetics or biochemistry. [ more ]
Ukraine war: The trillion dollar cost to the West DW 05/17/2024
Global military spending has reached record levels since the Cold War, prompting governments to increase defense budgets in response to escalating security threats. [ more ]
Russia seizes more land than Ukraine liberated in 2023 counteroffensive
Russia's recent gains in Ukraine are relatively small but strategically significant, putting pressure on Ukraine's military over a broad area. [ more ]
Opinion | It's Not Just Putin. Russia Needs China, Too.
Russia's growing economic dependence on China is reshaping their relationship and challenging the assumption that Moscow will prioritize ties with the West once Putin is out of the picture. [ more ]
After $15 Billion in Military Aid, Israel Calls Alliance With U.S. Ironclad'
U.S. signed a $15 billion military aid package for Israel, reinforcing their alliance amidst tensions over Gaza and receiving bipartisan support. [ more ]
US must give Ukraine the weapons to strike inside Russia to turn the war
The US Senate is allocating $95 billion in war aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan amidst escalating conflicts with Russia, North Korea, and Iran. [ more ]
U.S.-backed Microsoft deal elbows out China's AI in Gulf
Microsoft's $1.5 billion partnership with G42 in UAE boosts U.S. AI presence, limits China's influence, and showcases strategic geopolitical moves. [ more ]
Secret Russian foreign policy document urges action to weaken the U.S.
Russia is strategizing to weaken Western adversaries and leverage the Ukraine war to restructure global dominance away from the United States. [ more ]
Slovakia's latest pro-Russia turn brings Euro 2024 tie with Ukraine into focus | Barney Ronay
Sport mirrors political tensions; Ukraine's football reflects war with Russia. Ukraine vs. Slovakia game touches on geopolitical issues amidst ongoing conflict. [ more ]
Ukraine warns it will lose the war against Russia without US military aid
Ukrainian authorities are concerned about the delay in U.S. military aid package worth $60 billion, blocked by the Republican Party under Trump's influence.
Ukrainian President emphasizes the urgent need for U.S. support to prevent Russia from causing catastrophic damage and loss of lives. [ more ]
Reporters - Asia-Pacific region: A new cold war brewing
China's assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region is causing tensions, particularly around Taiwan and the South China Sea.
The documentary highlights the rising geopolitical tensions in the region, characterized by a new 'cold war' between China and the US and its allies. [ more ]
Biden order will limit how much data can be sold to Russia and China
The Biden administration issued an executive order to limit the transfer of Americans' sensitive data to adversarial countries like Russia and China.
The focus is on protecting data such as genomic, biometric, health, geolocation, and financial data from being used for cyber-enabled activities and espionage. [ more ]