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May 7, 2024

China says Australian helicopter 'provoked' response after near miss encounter with Chinese jet

China blamed Australia for a recent encounter over the Yellow Sea in which a Chinese jet dropped flares near an Australian helicopter when it got too close to Chinese airspace.

May 7, 2024

Using high-tech drones, Russia is pressing aerial advantage against beleaguered Ukrainian artillery

Russian surveillance drones patrol the skies of Ukraine, forcing Ukrainian artillery units to stay in hiding while they wait for aid and reinforcements.

May 7, 2024

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.

May 7, 2024

White House official urges US mining projects in nations deemed 'risky' by corporations

A senior White House adviser has voiced the necessity of encouraging mining projects in countries where Western corporations might be hesitant to invest.

May 7, 2024

Ukraine examines North Korea missile debris from Russian strikes

Ukrainian state prosecutors have examined debris from approximately half of the 50 North Korean ballistic missiles launched by Russia beginning last December.

May 7, 2024

Palestinians pursue UN General Assembly support for full membership bid

The United Nations General Assembly is considering a draft resolution to recognize Palestinians as qualified for full U.N. membership, according to officials.

May 6, 2024

During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.

May 6, 2024

Claims of surrogacy, illegal in China, investigated by Chinese health commission

China is investigating claims of an illegal surrogacy operation in the Chongqing Angel Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital in China that went viral on social media.

May 6, 2024

Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not

While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.

May 6, 2024

Holocaust survivors visit Auschwitz for annual March of the Living, reflect on Oct. 7 attacks

Thousands of Jews, including Holocaust survivors personally affected by the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, commemorated Holocaust victims in the annual March of the Living.