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After Donald Trump's Beijing visit, Taiwan detects 8 Chinese naval vessels, one ship in its territorial water

Taiwan's defense ministry reported eight Chinese naval vessels near the island following US President Trump's China visit. Trump suggested China might act against Taiwan after his term, acknowledging Beijing's strong objections to its independence. The US arms package for Taiwan remains under review amid escalating tensions and China's territorial claims.

The Times of India

Taiwan detects eight PLAN vessels, one official ship around its territorial waters

In a post on 'X', Taiwan's MND said, "8 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around #Taiwan detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. #ROCArmedForces have monitored the situation and responded. No flight path illustration is provided, as we did not detect #PLA aircraft operating around Taiwan during this…

The Economic Times

Martin Lewis apologises after gatecrashing Badenoch interview on student loans

Mr Lewis was asked to ‘take a seat’ during the interaction

The Independent UK

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China’s newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait for final tests

The state-of-the-art Fujian is in the final stages of testing before it officially joins China’s navy.

Al Jazeera

Namibia celebrates independence heroes, but glosses over a painful history

Namibia celebrates 26 August as Heroes’ Day. It recalls the first military encounter between the South African army and members of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (Swapo), Namibia’s liberation movement, in 1966. Initially a German colony (1884-1915), the country was then administered by South Africa, which refused to give…

The Conversation

Political fighting over Chinese warships misses the point: Australia’s navy is no match for China’s built-up force

Over the past few days, the Australian media has been dominated by the activities of the Chinese navy’s Task Group 107 as it has progressed south along the Australian coast and conducted a series of live-fire exercises.

The Conversation

China's navy commissions new-generation frigate as competition rises with US and others

China has commissioned a new-generation frigate as competition rises with the U.S. and other regional powers, saying the ship will “play a vital role in enhancing the overall combat effectiveness" of its forces

The Independent UK

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'No plan': Scottish Government rules out Labour health board league tables

SCOTLAND’s Health Secretary has said there are “no plans” to introduce hospital league tables after NHS bosses hit out at plans for them in…

The National (Scotland)

Israeli Plan To Seal Off Aid To Northern Gaza

Israeli PM mulls plan to cut off aid to northern Gaza to weaken Hamas, sparking humanitarian concerns.

Top News

The larger message to New Delhi from the Red Sea

New Delhi must invest in a cohesive and well thought-out Indo-Pacific strategy

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The Hindu

Crafting a new phase in India-U.K. defence ties

Rajnath Singh’s visit to the U.K. offers plenty of opportunities for the two countries to forge new plans for a joint naval vision

The Hindu

Kufos succeeds in captive breeding of threatened Indian ornamental fish

Kufos scientists develop artificial breeding technology for Indigo barb, a threatened species native to western India. Tech enables production of 75-100 young fish from a mother fish, providing alternative livelihoods to local communities. Project funded by Kerala govt. Plan fund. Handed over to CCARI Director Parveen Kumar by Kufos Director…

Al Jazeera

Taiwan says 68 Chinese warplanes, 10 vessels detected near island

Taiwan suspects China is conducting drills involving the Shandong aircraft carrier but there has been no confirmation.

The Guardian - UK

China may be planning overseas naval bases in Asia and Africa, say analysts

Beijing believed to be aiming to rival US’s global maritime power and defeat western sanctions, report concludes

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Labor vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of robodebt – as it happened

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The Hindu

Dharpanam helps women dropouts turn a new leaf

However, Dharpanam, a first-of-its-kind programme introduced by the Kasaragod district panchayat, has helped dropouts like her turn a new leaf.

Edinburgh Live

Worker who took 15 years of sick leave sues employer after not getting pay rise

Ian Clifford, who was on sick lave for 15 years, has claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination by tech giant IBM because his salary hasn't increased since 2008.

Daily Record

Worker on sick leave for 15 years sues employer after receiving no pay rise

Ian Clifford who received a lucrative health plan from IMB says his salary would wither due to inflation and claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination.

Daily Mirror

Worker sues company for no pay rise in 15 years - after being on sick leave the whole time

IT specialist Ian Clifford, who receives over £54,000 a year, claimed he was the victim of disability discrimination because his salary hasn't been increased in the 15 years he has been off work

Reuters

China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet

When China sailed one of its two active aircraft carriers, the Shandong, east of Taiwan last month as part of military drills surrounding the island, it was showcasing a capability that it has yet to master and could take years to perfect.

Dynamite News

Taiwan tracks 91 Chinese aircraft, 12 naval ships

Taiwan tracked the People's Liberation Army's 91 aircraft and 12 naval ships from 6 am on Monday (April 10) to Tuesday (April 11). In an official release, Taiwan's Defence Ministry stated, "91 PLA aircraft and 12 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. Read further on Dynamite…

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