Elon Musk’s meeting with Iranian envoy sparks controversy Iranian officials have so far remained silent on reports that Elon Musk, a Trump team insider, met with Tehran’s ambassador to the UN. However, some state-controlled media outlets have described the meeting as potentially beneficial. The New York Times reported on Thursday that Musk had a […]
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Britain scrambles Typhoon fighter jets to intercept Russian spy plane flying near UK airspace in latest tense aerial stand-off British jets were scrambled to monitor a Russian reconnaissance aircraft flying close to UK airspace, the defence minister in London said on Friday. Two Typhoon fighter jets from RAF Lossiemouth in Scotland followed the Russian Tupolev-142, a maritime reconnaissance
New storm bears down on the Philippines after Typhoon Usagi wrecked havoc AL JAZEERA Another dangerous storm is barrelling towards the Philippines, threatening an area where dozens of people were killed by flash floods and landslides just weeks ago, the weather service said. Typhoon Usagi blew out of the archipelago nation on Friday as
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Typhoon Usagi heading to Vietnam’s waters, unlikely to affect mainland Typhoon Usagi is expected to enter the East Sea on Friday afternoon, becoming the ninth storm to hit this region this year, although meteorologists predict it will not impact the country’s mainland. As of 10 a.m. Thursday, Usagi was located over the northern waters
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Philippines evacuates thousands of residents as fifth typhoon to hit country in less than month Manila – Saba: Philippine authorities have evacuated residents in coastal areas in anticipation of Typhoon Osagi, the fifth typhoon to hit the Philippines in less than a month. AFP quoted local authorities as saying today that in the province of
Powering up China’s “flying shark” J-15 carrier-based fighters GUANGZHOU, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — In a breathtaking debut, two J-15T fighter jets and a J-15D electronic warfare aircraft took to the skies this week at the ongoing Airshow China, dazzling audiences with a stunning formation flight that showcased the combat potential of the carrier-based aircraft
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Over 80 pct of China’s buses powered by new energy HANGZHOU, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) — China boasts 554,000 new energy buses, accounting for 81.2 percent of its total bus fleet, according to the Ministry of Transport. The figure was released on Thursday during an urban transportation work conference held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. To
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China, Peru to deepen comprehensive strategic partnership LIMA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — China and Peru welcomed the signing of a protocol on upgrading the bilateral free trade agreement during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit, said a joint statement on deepening their comprehensive strategic partnership issued Thursday. The two countries will jointly explore new opportunities
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Chinese President Xi Jinping receives a warm welcome after arriving in Peru for a visit with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. LIMA, Nov. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday attended a grand welcome ceremony hosted by Peruvian President Dina Boluarte. Xi flew in earlier in the day to pay a state visit to
Dozens killed in Israeli strikes across Lebanon More than 40 people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting multiple locations in Lebanon, marking one of the deadliest days since tensions escalated along the Israel-Lebanon border. In the eastern city of Baalbek, at least 12 people died when Israeli forces struck a civil defence centre,
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