China Criticises US – Japan for ‘Cold War Mentality’
On Thursday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized the “Cold War mentality” of the US and Japan, condemning their actions for destabilizing regional peace. This comes after President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced military cooperation plans, with an upcoming summit involving Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr, perceived as part of efforts to counter China, particularly concerning South China Sea disputes.
Vietnamese Billionaire Receives Death Sentence for Fraud
The ruling underscores the enormity of the fraud. Truong My Lan was found guilty of securing $44 billion in loans from the Saigon Commercial Bank. She must repay $27 billion, a portion deemed unrecoverable. The death penalty, some speculate, aims to compel her to return the embezzled funds. The typically secretive communist regime provided extensive information on the case, involving 2,700 witnesses, 10 state prosecutors, and around 200 lawyers.
UK’s Considers DragonFire Laser Weapons For Ukraine
The UK defense secretary has proposed sending a high-power laser weapon to Ukraine to counter Russian drones, citing its potential to significantly impact the conflict. Grant Shapps aims to expedite the rollout of the DragonFire weapon, initially slated for 2027, following a successful trial conducted against an aerial target in January.
