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China building world's first 'dedicated' drone carrier, satellite images suggest
Published on 17/05/2024
» HONG KONG: The new aircraft carrier, the building of which has not been publicised by Beijing, could underline China's aims to advance the military use of drones and their deployment in battle.
China reveals it executed scientist for spying in 2016 in documentary about 'shocking' cases
South China Morning Post, Published on 15/04/2024
» Authorities in Beijing have revealed that a Chinese scientist who was convicted in 2015 of selling state secrets to foreign spy agencies was executed in 2016, one of several "shocking" spy cases.
Hong Kong's first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus to hit the road in 1 month's time
Published on 12/02/2024
» HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first hydrogen-powered double-decker bus will hit the streets in a month's time, with owner Citybus saying the vehicle had just started a round of road tests without passengers.
Cracks in Western support pose new challenge for Ukraine
AFP, Published on 06/12/2023
» PARIS - Ukraine faces growing diplomatic headwinds after its summer counter-offensive against Russia's forces faltered, with aid from vital backers in the United States and EU being increasingly called into question.
Nazi survivor worries about anti-Semitism in her UK haven
AFP, Published on 02/12/2023
» LONDON - Alexandra Greensted was one of around 10,000 Jewish children rescued from the Nazis' clutches and transported to London, but 84 years on, she is now worried about anti-Semitism in her UK haven.
Asteroid sample on track for dramatic landing
Published on 23/09/2023
» LOS ANGELES: A space capsule carrying a sample of rocky material plucked from the surface of an asteroid three years ago is heading for a fiery plunge through the atmosphere and a parachute landing in the Utah desert on Sunday.
Ukraine, Sweden and spending: what's coming up at NATO summit
AFP, Published on 10/07/2023
» BRUSSELS: NATO leaders meet in Lithuania on Tuesday for a summit set to be dominated by the alliance's response to Russia's war on Ukraine and Kyiv's push for membership.
The man on the border has seen it all
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 21/05/2023
» Lt Cmdr D E McShane was holding his plane ticket home to begin his retirement in 2019 when then-President Donald Trump announced that he would be flying to the border between the two Koreas to meet Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea.
Ukraine hails Bakhmut gains as Zelensky on UK visit
AFP, Published on 15/05/2023
» KYIV, Ukraine: Ukraine hailed on Monday its advances around frontline Bakhmut and President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in London to seek fresh aid as expectations built over a spring offensive.
Last-place runner is the toast of Cambodia
Published on 13/05/2023
» PHNOM PENH: Everyone in Phnom Penh, it seems, wants a selfie with Bou Samnang.