Multiple Explosions in City of Isfahan, Iran
The agency quoted a security source as saying that “at least two people were killed in the explosion in an ammunition factory,” without providing further clarifications.
Air Force Gen. Minihan: War With China in 2025
Minihan said in the memo that because both Taiwan and the U.S. will have presidential elections in 2024, the U.S. will be “distracted,” and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have an opportunity to move on Taiwan.
Radioactive Capsule Missing in Australia
The 8mm by 6mm silver capsule, which is used in mining operations, has been unaccounted for since mid-January. It contains the radioactive substance Caesium-137.
Facebook Reinstates Ukraine’s neo-Nazi Azov Regiment
The neo-Nazi Azov Regiment was formally incorporated into the Ukraine National Guard since November 11, 2014. Its character hasn’t changed just because Ukraine has now been invaded. The change from “Battalion” to “Regiment” was cosmetic — an attempt to rebrand in the face of the war with Russia.
China Becoming Dominant Force in LNG
China has tripled the scale of purchases through long-term contracts in just two years, up from the annual volume of roughly 16 million tonnes from 2015 through 2020.
Nationwide Power Outage in Pakistan
Arshad, who is also a senior official of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association, said the losses incurred due to the outage could be worth billions.
China National Biotec Group Gets Green Light for mRNA Omicron Vaccine Trials
The approval for Omicron-specific mRNA vaccine clinical trials, granted by the State Drug Administration on Thursday, is a "milestone" in the company's COVID-19 vaccine development after producing inactivated and genetic recombinant vaccines.
CIA Director Burns Briefs Zelenskyy
The secret meeting between the CIA director and the Ukrainian president took place last week. This is in conjunction to the continuing surveillance of Russians for a potential offensive push in the coming months.