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Vietnam's Call for Withdrawal Ignored as Chinese Ships Persist Near Russian-Operated Gas Fields
Chinese research and escort vessels persisted in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), neighboring gas fields managed by Russian entities in the South China Sea, undeterred by Vietnam's request for their departure. 
Chinese research and escort vessels persisted in Vietnam's exclusive economic zone (EEZ), neighboring gas fields managed by Russian entities in the South China Sea, undeterred by Vietnam's request for their departure. -
Russian Regular Troops Replace Private Military in Ukraine's Bakhmut Outskirts, Confirms Deputy Defence Minister
Thursday saw a shift in Russia's military presence in the outskirts of Bakhmut, with Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar revealing that Russian regular troops have taken over from Wagner private military units. However, the private mercenaries remain active within the city, which has seen extensive damage in the ongoing conflict. 
Thursday saw a shift in Russia's military presence in the outskirts of Bakhmut, with Ukrainian Deputy Defence Minister Hanna Maliar revealing that Russian regular troops have taken over from Wagner private military units. However, the private mercenaries remain active within the city, which has seen extensive damage in the ongoing conflict. -
Accusations of Espionage Surface as Russian Hypersonic Expert Allegedly Leaks Secrets to China
Alexander Shiplyuk, the director of Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) in Siberia and a leading figure in Russian hypersonic missile technology, faces serious accusations of treason, allegedly leaking classified material to China. According to two undisclosed sources, the incident reportedly occurred at a scientific conference in China back in 2017. 
Alexander Shiplyuk, the director of Khristianovich Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics (ITAM) in Siberia and a leading figure in Russian hypersonic missile technology, faces serious accusations of treason, allegedly leaking classified material to China. According to two undisclosed sources, the incident reportedly occurred at a scientific conference in China back in 2017. -
Former Russian General Proclaims Putin's Army 'Weary' Amid Alleged Munitions Deficit
A former high-ranking military official from Russia has recently shed light on the beleaguered state of the country's armed forces, following the contested occupation of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Vladimir Putin's military, he claims, is significantly strained and grappling with a serious shortage of ammunition. 
A former high-ranking military official from Russia has recently shed light on the beleaguered state of the country's armed forces, following the contested occupation of the Ukrainian city of Bakhmut. Vladimir Putin's military, he claims, is significantly strained and grappling with a serious shortage of ammunition. -
Russia Quashes Alleged 'Ukrainian Nationalists' Invasion, Amidst Continuing Conflict and Denials
On Tuesday, Russia declared that it had defeated and killed a considerable number of purported "Ukrainian nationalists" who had trespassed into Russian territory, marking a significant surge in the ongoing conflict, now 15 months old. 
On Tuesday, Russia declared that it had defeated and killed a considerable number of purported "Ukrainian nationalists" who had trespassed into Russian territory, marking a significant surge in the ongoing conflict, now 15 months old. -
Russian Forces Claim Bakhmut after Bloody Nine-Month Battle: A Pyrrhic Victory?
The 300-day siege of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian salt-mining city, by Russian forces has reportedly resulted in over 100,000 casualties and an advancement of merely 60 feet per day, adding a grim narrative to Russia's military operations. 
The 300-day siege of Bakhmut, a Ukrainian salt-mining city, by Russian forces has reportedly resulted in over 100,000 casualties and an advancement of merely 60 feet per day, adding a grim narrative to Russia's military operations. -
Taiwan Arms F-16V Squadrons with US Missiles Amid Mounting Tensions
In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. 
In the wake of escalating tensions with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China, Taiwan has equipped its most advanced fighter squadrons with cutting-edge air-to-air missiles. The Taiwan air force announced that it has procured AIM-9X Sidewinder missiles from the United States, arming their F-16 Viper squadrons which are tasked with managing PLA fly-bys. -
China Censures G7 Summit's Stance, Labels It 'Anti-China Workshop'
China has issued strong criticism of the recent G7 summit, labeling it an "anti-China workshop". This response follows declarations by the G7 singling out China on several issues including Taiwan, nuclear weapons, economic coercion, and human rights. 
China has issued strong criticism of the recent G7 summit, labeling it an "anti-China workshop". This response follows declarations by the G7 singling out China on several issues including Taiwan, nuclear weapons, economic coercion, and human rights. -
Vietnam Chides China and Philippines Over Actions in South China Sea
Vietnam has expressed strong criticism against recent activities by a Chinese research vessel and the Philippine coast guard in the contested South China Sea, charging both countries with infringing upon its sovereign rights. 
Vietnam has expressed strong criticism against recent activities by a Chinese research vessel and the Philippine coast guard in the contested South China Sea, charging both countries with infringing upon its sovereign rights. -
Valuation Down by a Third! Shein Raises Another $2 Billion, Valued at $66 Billion, Aims for 40% Revenue Growth this Year
Amid a worsening macroeconomic environment, a drop in valuation, and challenges from Temu, fast-fashion newcomer Shein faces increased uncertainty. 
Amid a worsening macroeconomic environment, a drop in valuation, and challenges from Temu, fast-fashion newcomer Shein faces increased uncertainty.
