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The russian federation vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at preventing an arms race in outer space and promoting the peaceful use of outer space.

Jack Dorsey's Blockchain payment company Block has shifted its focus from developing a separate mining chip to creating a full-fledged bitcoin mining system, aiming to decentralize the supply of mining hardware.

TikTok's CEO hopes to defeat the US restrictions on the app, arguing that "we're not going anywhere" and that the facts and the Constitution are on their side.

Russia will sell gas to China at a price almost 30% cheaper than to Europe at least until 2027, according to the forecast of the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia.

The U. S. could transfer aid to Ukraine within days of Congressional approval and President Biden's signature, the Pentagon said.

During his visit to China, U. S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is expected to issue a strong warning to Chinese leaders about their country's support for russia's efforts to increase arms production as the war in Ukraine continues.

The US Congress passed a law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the US if the Chinese parent company ByteDance does not sell the app within 270 days of President Biden signing the bill.

russia may block a U. S. resolution at the United Nations calling on countries to abandon the arms race in space and reaffirm their commitment to comply with the Outer Space Treaty, which prohibits the placement of nuclear weapons into orbit.

Britain is accused of indirectly financing Russia's war in Ukraine by importing record volumes of refined oil from countries that process Russian fossil fuels.

US Admiral John Aquilino believes that China wants to be able to invade Taiwan by 2027 based on President Xi Jinping's directive to the military.

A North Korean delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Economic Relations visited Iran amid long-standing suspicions of cooperation between the two countries on ballistic missile programs and military ties.

The US Senate has approved a $95. 3 billion package of foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region. The package includes almost $61 billion for Ukraine.

The EU is considering imposing sanctions on more than 10 companies from russia, Turkey, the UAE, China, and Hong Kong for importing millions of euros worth of banned European goods for use by the russian military-defense complex, despite significant trade restrictions.

China has significantly increased supplies of navigation equipment and components for military equipment to Russia, which has allowed Russia to accelerate arms production and strengthen its defense against the Ukrainian counteroffensive in 2023.

The United States is developing sanctions that could cut off some Chinese banks from the global financial system to force Beijing to limit exports of dual-use goods that help Russian military production.

Russia is working to equip Iran's Shahed kamikaze drones with Chinese communication modules to turn them into barrage munitions capable of hitting moving objects, transmitting video and receiving control commands, potentially increasing their lethality and destructive capabilities.

A 43-year-old assistant to an AfD MEP was detained in Dresden on suspicion of spying for Chinese intelligence by passing on information about negotiations and decisions in the European Parliament.

China is launching a large-scale incentive program to support the development of the electric vehicle industry, promote energy-efficient equipment, and boost domestic consumption and investment.

In the first three months of 2024, the state budget expenditures for the security and defense sector amounted to UAH 408. 2 billion, or 58.9% of the total general fund expenditures.

Heavy rains in the Chinese province of Guangdong caused floods that killed 4 people, displaced 110,000, and destroyed roads and bridges.

russia and China have almost completely abandoned the US dollar in their mutual settlements, and more than 90% of transactions between the two countries are now carried out in their national currencies.

Tesla and Chinese electric car makers such as Li Auto have cut prices amid fierce competition, including in the Chinese electric car market.

TikTok expresses concern over a US House of Representatives bill that could ban the app, saying it would "trample" on the free speech rights of 170 million Americans, while lawmakers cite national security risks from potential data sharing with China.

Polish President Andrzej Duda announced Poland's readiness to deploy nuclear weapons on its territory if NATO allies decide to do so in order to strengthen the security of NATO's eastern flank.

Three suspects were arrested in Germany for spying for China, allegedly passing information on military technology to the Chinese intelligence service.

In 2023, global military spending reached a record high of $2,443 billion, with the United States, China and Russia being the largest spenders, driven by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and other armed conflicts around the world.

The United States and the Philippines have launched the annual Balikatan 2024 military exercise involving 16,000 troops practicing information warfare, maritime security, and integrated air and missile defense tactics amid rising tensions in the region.

Hackers stole about 19,000 Volkswagen technical files over 5 years from 2010 to 2015, including data on internal combustion engines, gearboxes, electric vehicles, and batteries.

Blinken will visit China to urge Beijing to stop supporting Russia in the war in Ukraine.

Ukrainians Ksenia Bailo and Sofia Lyskun won bronze medals in synchronized diving from the 10-meter tower at the World Diving Championships in Xi'an, China.