Beijing (AFP) May 10, 2024 China's Eurasia envoy has wrapped up a third round of shuttle diplomacy over the war in Ukraine, Beijing said Friday, as it seeks to position itself as a mediator in the conflict. China, which claims to be a neutral party in Ukraine, has never condemned Russia's invasion, while the United States has said Moscow...

Los Angeles CA (SPX) May 09, 2024 Xona, a developer of a new satellite network, has announced the successful closure of a $19 million Series A funding round, led by Future Ventures and Seraphim Space, with contributions from NGP Capital, Industrious Ventures, Murata Electronics, Space Capital, and Aloniq. The capital raised will expedite...

Taipei (AFP) May 9, 2024 Taiwanese defence and coast guard officials said on Thursday dozens of Chinese warplanes and ships had been detected around the island, less than two weeks before self-ruled Taiwan's inauguration for a new president. China claims Taiwan as part of its territory and has said it will not rule out using force to bring...

Washington DC (UPI) May 11, 2024 Israel on Saturday ordered thousands more people to evacuate the city of Rafah in southern Gaza as it expands its military operation on the ground. The newest evacuation orders apply to people in the central part of the city. In 2017, Rafah's population was about 234,000, but it has swollen to around 1.4 million...

Ukraine (AFP) May 11, 2024 Russia on Saturday said it had captured six villages in Ukraine's east after launching a surprise ground offensive that prompted mass evacuations. The defence ministry said its troops had "liberated" five villages in the Kharkiv region near the border with Russia - Borisivka, Ogirtseve, Pletenivka, Pylna and Strilecha...

Vilnius (AFP) May 12, 2024 Lithuania votes Sunday in a presidential election dominated by security concerns with the main candidates all agreed the NATO and EU member should boost defence spending to counter the perceived threat from neighbouring Russia. The Baltic state of 2.8 million people fears it could be next in Russia's crosshairs...