Mysterious Killing of Chinese Gold Miners Puts New Pressure on Beijing
The massacre of nine workers in the Central African Republic and other recent attacks raise questions about China’s ability to protect its citizens overseas.
Day: May 15, 2023
Former Ubiquiti Employee Gets 6 Years in Jail for $2 Million Crypto Extortion Case
A former employee of Ubiquiti has been sentenced to six years in jail after he pleaded guilty to posing as an anonymous hacker and a whistleblower in an attempt to extort almost $2 million worth of cryptocurrency while working at the company.
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Zelensky Heads to Britain for Talks on Military Aid
The visit to London comes after a whirlwind trip through Europe’s capitals over the weekend that included meetings with allies in Rome, Berlin and Paris.
China deals huge blow to US as 78-year-old American jailed for life
Beijing’s latest diplomatic move comes just months after China also upheld its decision to sentence an American citizen to death for drug-related offences.
Turkey will hold a runoff election on May 28, with Erdogan in the lead
The election in the sharply divided country of 85 million people could hardly come at a more pivotal time.
Greek shipowner Nicholas Notias ups game with fresh tanker and bulker newbuildings
Piraeus and New York-based SteelShips books MRs in South Korea and considers ultramaxes in China
China’s Ukraine envoy due to start Europe trip
A Chinese envoy is preparing to visit Ukraine and Russia, but there appeared to be little chance of a breakthrough to end the 15-month-long invasion.