📰 Taiwan conducts live-fire drills with US-made tanks as president looks on
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te observed live-fire drills with U.S.-made tanks as part of annual exercises to enhance defense against China. The drills included firing the tanks individually, in pairs, and as a group with 100% accuracy. Lai emphasized the importance of military strength for national security and regional stability. Taiwan recently purchased 108 Abrams tanks from the U.S. as part of upgrading its military capabilities. China’s threats and provocations towards Taiwan have increased, with Beijing dismissing Taiwan’s military exercises as ineffective. The U.S. is a key supplier of defensive weapons to Taiwan but remains ambiguous about potential military intervention in case of a Chinese attack.
📰 Chinese satellites complete groundbreaking mission 22,000 miles above Earth
China’s space program achieved a significant milestone when two of its satellites, Shijian-21 and Shijian-25, appeared to dock in geosynchronous orbit, potentially marking the country’s first high-altitude satellite refueling attempt. The docking of these satellites could suggest China’s capability to disable other countries’ satellites in space. The U.S. Space Force has also shown interest in orbital refueling due to limited fuel supplies on military satellites, with plans to conduct its first-ever refueling of a U.S. military asset in orbit next summer. China’s recent space activities, including the satellite docking and the launch of the Tianwen-2 space probe to collect samples from an asteroid near Mars, have raised concerns among U.S. officials about China’s advancements in space technology and military capabilities. China has been accused by the U.S. of turning space into a potential warzone, with Gen. Chance Saltzman highlighting China’s significant investments in ground-based and space-based weapons aimed at disabling enemy satellites, posing a threat to U.S. dominance in orbit.
📰 Watchdog backs Rubio’s sanctions on UN official over ‘shameful efforts’ targeting US, Israel
The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on Palestinian rights, for her campaign against the US and Israel. Albanese has accused Israel of apartheid and criticized US actions, leading to backlash from lawmakers and human rights advocates. She has also targeted American companies supplying defense technologies to Israel and made controversial comments about US foreign policy. The move to sanction Albanese has been praised by various individuals and Israeli leaders, who see it as a necessary step to combat her alleged antisemitism and attacks on the US and Israel. The decision to sanction a UN official is unprecedented and has drawn support from multiple countries and administrations, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.
📰 WWII American warship’s severed bow found 80 years after being blown off in battle
A historic bow torn off the USS New Orleans during the Battle of Tassafaronga in 1942 was found 2,200 feet underwater in the Solomon Islands’ Iron Bottom Sound by a team of researchers. The discovery was made during seafloor mapping operations using an uncrewed surface vehicle and investigated further with a deep-diving remotely operated vehicle. The wreckage was identified by hundreds of experts around the world based on details in its paint, structure, and anchor, despite being covered in marine growth and trash accumulation. The USS New Orleans was struck by a Japanese torpedo during the battle, resulting in the loss of one-third of the ship, including the bow, and over 180 crew members perished in the explosion. Despite the severe damage, the crew managed to stabilize the ship using coconut logs and sail it back to the U.S. for repairs, making it one of the most grievously damaged U.S. cruisers in WWII to survive.
📰 Former physical education teacher charged with multiple sexual offenses against 3 children
A former physical education teacher in the UK, Bonwen James, faced 13 charges for alleged sexual offenses against three children over three years. The charges include sexual activity with a boy and two girls under 16, as well as other related offenses. James, who taught at two schools, appeared in court and was granted bail with strict conditions. The case will be heard in the Salisbury Crown Court. This incident adds to a concerning trend of young female teachers being accused of sexual activity with children, including recent cases in the US involving Alyssa Perry and Christina Formella.
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