The year 2022 has turned out to be another landmark in world history. The year saw a war in a developed country, on the continent of Europe, after decades. North Korea boosted its missile capabilities. Iran inched closer to a nuclear weapon, dragging its feet with the Nuclear Deal revival. And China, under the third-term President Xi Jinping, continued its saber-rattling, breaching Taiwan’s airspace multiple times and stoking tensions in its neighborhood.
Tokyo’s Pivot Turns The Pacific Balance
Japan expects that President Xi will prioritize the contested islands after Taiwan.
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Lockheed Martin And Pentagon Reach Initial Deal For 850 F-35 Jets
Pentagon acquisition officials said the framework aims to replace annual contract negotiations with longer-term planning, potentially lowering per-aircraft costs and linking financial incentives more closely to performance.
US Mortgage Rates Fall For First Time In Two Months
Meanwhile, 49.1% of outstanding mortgages carried interest rates of 4% or lower in the second quarter, highlighting the gap between existing homeowners and current buyers.
New York City Votes To Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages by 2028
The decision follows safety concerns, including the June death of 18-year-old Indian tourist Romanch Mahajan, who died after jumping from a runaway carriage.
Trump Denies Involvement In Starlink Slowdowns in Ukraine
Questions emerged after The Wall Street Journal reported that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk ordered the restrictions and discussed them with Trump.