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US defense contributions ‘unfair,’ Europe needs to do more, incoming Lithuanian minister says
NEW YORK, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Lithuanian Defence Minister Dovile Sakaliene said on Wednesday that the large U.S. proportion of Western defense spending is unfair to Washington and that Europe needs to step up and bolster its defense industries to deter Russia and China. “Europe has to pull its weight” on contributions to defense, Sakaliene…
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Ukrainian drone destroys Russian supersonic bomber
A flagship Russian long-range bomber has been destroyed in a Ukrainian drone strike, according to reports. Images posted on social media and analysed by BBC Verify show a Tupolev Tu-22 on fire at Soltsy-2 airbase, south of St Petersburg. Moscow said that a drone was hit by small-arms fire but managed to “damage” a plane….
Migratory Map
Reports indicate a surge in migrant arrivals on Spain’s Balaeric Islands. Smugglers are increasing departures from Algeria and using speed boats to cross quickly. This interactive map from Frontex details the situation across the continent. Continue reading HERE Source: https://www.frontex.europa.eu/what-we-do/monitoring-and-risk-analysis/migratory-map/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOIPEhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyCGNhbGxzaXRlAjMwAAEeui43sWqODao70jCjlyiI7w-Vm_D7JFDbMXuDvV0DFiUFvDB9KBsl1HXTESs_aem_Rd3sa2SXy7UMhrYYfZlPFQ [Disclaimer]
US Supreme Court ending term with birthright, porn, voting rights
As the US Supreme Court winds down its term ahead of the summer break, there are a number of cases still to be decided. The court is scheduled to issue opinions on Thursday and these are the major outstanding cases: – Birthright citizenship – The case is ostensibly about Donald Trump’s bid to scrap birthright…
Japan’s Defense Ministry Requests Nearly 12% Budget Increase to Bolster Military’s Strike Capability
TOKYO — Japan’s defense ministry is requesting a nearly 12% budget increase that includes two warships with advanced radar and long-range cruise missiles as it further fortifies the nation’s military in the face of North Korean threats and Chinese military advancement. The record 7.7 trillion yen ($52.5 billion) request for the 2024 fiscal year marks…
The ‘morphing’ wheel from South Korea that may transform lives and robots
DAEJEON, South Korea, Nov 14 (Reuters) – Imagine a wheelchair equipped with wheels flexible enough to navigate all manner of obstacles from kerbs to humps and even staircases. Or perhaps an unmanned delivery vehicle using the same wheels that takes the stairs to deliver food and groceries right to your doorstop. This is what researchers…
