Russian Cosmonaut Sets Most Time In Space Record
Cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new record for the most time spent in space – logging over 878 days over five flights. He will reach 1,000 days on June 5.
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China’s Belt And Road Loans Pass $1 Trillion
China’s investment in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has expanded to 148 countries in the decade since it was founded in 2013, while investment has surpassed US$1 trillion.
Red Sea Attacks Strain Europe’s Supply Chains
Cargo shipments are being disrupted by continued attacks by Houthi militants on vessels in the Red Sea, with many businesses in Europe reporting lengthening delivery times for supplies to reach their factories.
Focus On U.S. Military Bases In The Middle East
The United States has more than 50,000 military personnel stationed in the Middle East across a range of bases and regional commands, according to estimates.
2023 U.S. Military Foreign Sales Up 56%
The U.S. government sold a record $81 billion worth of military equipment and services to foreign powers in 2023 – an increase of 56% in 2022, the U.S. State Department reports.
EU Military Aid To Ukraine
European leaders are trying to agree on a €50 billion aid package to Ukraine that Hungary blocked in December. EU aid is critical as $60 billion in U.S. funding remains blocked in Congress.
Tech Industry Laying Off Over 1,300 People Per Day
With PayPal announcing a 9% cut in staff and Google warning of further layoffs, January has seen the tech industry’s worst job losses since May last year.
Gaza Talks Aim For One-Month Truce - Infographics
Intense mediation efforts led by Qatar, the U.S. and Egypt could lead to an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners during a one-month ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Most Powerful Passports - Infographics
EU citizens of France, Germany, Italy and Spain now have visa-free access to as many countries as Japan and Singapore, leaders in travel freedom for the last five years.
Turkish Parliament Approves Sweden’s NATO Bid - Infographics
Turkish MPs have ratified Sweden’s bid to join NATO in a long-delayed vote that represents a big step forward on the Nordic nation’s path to membership.
Red Sea Attacks Cause Freight Rates To Soar - Infographics
Attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia on merchant ships in the Red Sea have forced hundreds of vessels to reroute around the southern tip of Africa, adding 10-14 days of extra travel.
Japan’s Lunar Craft Lands Successfully - Infographics
Japan has become the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the lunar surface, but the “Moon Sniper” is not generating solar power, the country's space agency JAXA says.
China’s Population Decline Accelerates - Infographic
Covid-related deaths likely accelerated China’s declining population in 2023, presenting more challenges for a government already dealing with economic deflation and a property crisis.
Pakistan Strikes Inside Iran, Stokes Regional Tension - Infographics
Pakistan has conducted missile strikes inside Iran, targeting separatist Baloch militants, two days after Tehran said it had attacked the bases of another group within Pakistani territory.
U.S. Targets Houthi Missiles In New Strike On Yemen - Infographics
The U.S. military has carried out a new strike in Yemen against four Houthi anti-ship missiles, the latest move against the Iran-aligned group over its targeting of Red Sea shipping.
Apple Is Now The World’s Biggest Phone Manufacturer
Apple has overtaken Samsung to become the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer for the first time, accounting for more than 20% of global sales.