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Ukraine signs 10-year security agreements with US and Japan at G7 Summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that his country signed two separate 10-year security agreements with the United States and Japan at the 50th G7 summit in Puglia, Italy.

US and Japan sign agreement to co-develop hypersonic interceptor

US and Japan have signed agreement to develop a new hypersonic interceptor capable of neutralizing fast-moving threats during the glide phase of their flight

Blinken meets Arab officials as US pushes Hamas to accept ceasefire-hostage release proposal to avert Rafah invasion

The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held talks with Arab leaders as part of American efforts to push Hamas to accept a proposed ceasefire and hostage release plan, aiming to prevent a potential invasion of Rafah.

Biden signs $95 billion aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

The US Senate approved a $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan on April 23, with a resounding 79 to 18 vote in favor of the bill.

Janet Yellen’s China visit: Tackling US-China trade issues, overcapacity concerns and financial cooperation

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen concluded her trip to China, highlighting American concerns over Chinese overproduction, cautioning against support for Russia

Vigils held for US airman Aaron Bushnell who set himself on fire and died outside Israeli embassy to protest ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Vigils were held in cities across the United States on Monday evening, to honor and mourn the US active-duty airman, Aaron Bushnell, who died after setting himself on fire in protest of war in Gaza.

Moon landing: Odysseus makes first US lunar touchdown in over 50 years

A U.S. company Intuitive Machines IM-1 mission reached the moon’s surface on Thursday February 22, 2024, for the first time since the last of the Apollo missions in 1972

US Navy selects Anduril, Oceaneering and Kongsberg to develop undersea drones

The US Navy has selected three dealers, Anduril Industries, Kongsberg Discovery, and Oceaneering International, to build prototypes of its new large undersea drone, aimed at countering current and future maritime threats.

Red Sea tensions: US and UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen amid shipping disruption

The United States and the UK launched military strikes in Yemen on January 12 in reaction to Houthi rebel assaults on ships in the Red Sea, raising concerns of an escalating conflict in the region.

United, Alaska Airlines find loose bolts on multiple Boeing 737 Max planes after mid-air blowout

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines both reported on January 8 that preliminary inspections of their planes following a mid-flight incident last week found loose hardware on some of their Boeing 737 MAX 9 planes.

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ASEAN Express to boost Malaysia’s trade connectivity with China and Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s trade connectivity with Southeast Asia and China received a boost with the launch of the ASEAN Express, an international freight train connecting Malaysia to Thailand, Laos, and China.