Malaysian government acquires stake in naval shipbuilder
Malaysian corporation Boustead Heavy Industries has agreed to sell a major stake in its naval shipbuilding business, Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS), to the government.
Day: August 23, 2023
Netherlands orders more Reaper drones
The Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) will double the number of MQ-9A Remotely Piloted Aircraft they will procure, taking the total order from four to eight aircraft. The first four MQ-9A Block 5 Reapers and associated Ground Control Stations were de…
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine – Reuters
Blood and billions: the cost of Russia’s war in Ukraine Reuters
New Thailand PM Srettha Thavisin set to take office
Thailand’s king has endorsed incoming prime minister Srettha Thavisin, clearing the way for him to assume office. Srettha, a former property mogul, will head a coalition government that includes pro-military parties. The royal endorsement is expected t…
Wednesday briefing: Fukushima nuclear plant is set to flush tonnes of water into the sea – but is it safe?
In today’s newsletter: Japan’s decision to release radioactive water from the tsunami-hit power plant has divided groups – is it entirely safe or staggeringly stupid?• Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First EditionGood morning.Today’s newsletter …
What’s at stake in Zimbabwe’s elections?
Zimbabweans head to the polls Wednesday for presidential and general elections that come amid a worsening economic crisis. It’s tipped to be a tight race. While the opposition appears to have seduced the youth vote, the ruling party ZANU-PF still lead…
World of Photos – August 24, 2023
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
US commerce secretary meets China envoy before trip to stabilise ties
Gina Raimondo’s August 27-30 trip is latest effort by the Biden administration to cool US-China tensions.
Australian military receives initial batch of new UH-60M helicopters
The Australian Defence Force on Wednesday received the first four new 3 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters. “The first 3 of a planned fleet of 40 UH-60M Black Hawks arrived recently in Sydney on board two U.S. Air Force C-17A Globemasters,” the …