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New Zealand to invest almost US$1 billion in drones, ships to protect maritime security

New Zealand intends to spend about NZ$1.6 billion (US$936 million) on drones, ship maintenance and naval upgrades to bolster the island nation’s maritime security at a time of increasing concern about supply routes. Defence Minister Chris Penk said on Saturday that the government would invest in two types of drones: one for the southwest Pacific to provide long-duration intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, and the other a polar-capable vehicle that could operate from naval vessels in..

china · asia · usa

Reddit r/geopolitics4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 1/5

Hong Kong’s astronaut to gather data using observatory created by local teams

Hong Kong’s first astronaut will operate a locally developed observatory that monitors key sources of greenhouse gas emissions on Earth during her time aboard the Tiangong space station, the research team behind the project has said. The imaging equipment could pinpoint the location and intensity of emissions, providing data that could be used to reduce carbon sources in the Greater Bay Area and elsewhere in mainland China, Professor Li Jia of Lingnan University said on Saturday. Payload...

china · asia

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says proposal of associate EU membership 'unfair'

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Socialeurope · uk · ukraine

Reddit r/investing4d05/23

Are any of these worth investing in at this point?

I've been researching a few high-growth/speculative tech stocks recently and wanted to get some opinions from people here who follow the sector more closely. I currently have investments in the FTSE All-World (Acc) but want to diversifya bit more. The main companies I've been looking at are: lonQ (10NQ) D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Palantir (PLTR) Broadcom (AVGO) TSMC (TSM) I'm especially interested in the long-term potential of quantum computing companies like lonQ and D-Wave. understand they're still

Socialusa · russia · uk

Manager Magazin4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Katherina Reiche: How her legislative plans are slowing down the energy transition and unsettling the industry

The energy transition is well advanced in Germany. Many companies and energy suppliers have focused their investments on achieving the climate targets. Why Minister of Economic Affairs Reiche stokes great uncertainty with her legislative plans.

CNBC Top News4d05/23

‘Blue dot fever’? What's really behind a tricky summer dynamic for live music

As prices rise everywhere, consumers are choosing to be more intentional with how they're spending on live music and concerts this year.

usa

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal - AP News

Good dog! More children’s hospitals turn to furry caregivers to help kids heal AP News

market-general

Rigzone Oil News4d05/23

NYSE Owner, OKX to Launch Perpetual Futures Tied to Oil

Intercontinental Exchange Inc is working with OKX to launch oil futures contracts that never expire.

middle-east · usa

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way - AP News

Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way AP News

market-general

WirtschaftsWoche4d05/23

Tax return: How do I deduct housing benefit payments as a landlord?

Our reader rents an apartment. However, it is unclear to him how and when he can deduct his housing benefit payments from tax.

WirtschaftsWoche4d05/23

Economic growth: Germany is facing a lost decade

Germany's growth forces are shrinking more sustainably than previously assumed. Economists no longer rule out stagnation until 2030.

South China Morning Post Business4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visits China amid ongoing Middle East peace drive

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is visiting China as the country seeks support for its efforts to mediate in the conflict between Iran and the United States. The visit also coincides with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between the two countries, which are expected to use the occasion to upgrade their already close relationship. One Chinese analyst said Beijing was willing to offer its support for the peace efforts – and also help resolve Pakistan’s...

china · asia · usa

WirtschaftsWoche4d05/23

Liz Truss: “This system is failing”

The British population is longing for a change, says Liz Truss. The kingdom needs far-reaching reforms - and Donald Trump is an example of reducing bureaucracy.

Reuters Business4d05/23

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo - Reuters

Red Cross mourns death of three volunteers from Ebola in Congo Reuters

europe

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties - AP News

Rubio arrives in India ahead of Quad talks as US tries to reset strained ties AP News

india

Ebola spreads in eastern Congo as contact tracing falters

Ebola is spreading faster than responders can track it in eastern Congo, where health workers managed to follow up with barely one in five identified contacts in a single day. Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) reported 83 confirmed infections, 746 suspected cases and 1,603 identified contacts as of May 21, according to the health ministry. Yet health workers were able to follow up with only 342 contacts that day – about 21 per cent of the total under monitoring – according to

china · asia

Handelsblatt4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 2/5

Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions - AP News

Fueled by faith, some US Muslims embark on Hajj against a backdrop of regional tensions AP News

ai-tech

CNBC Top News4d05/23

Three signs from APEC that the U.S. and China remain far apart on trade

U.S. and Chinese officials have met and spoken publicly about differing priorities since the Trump-Xi summit concluded in Beijing last week.

usa · china

Reuters Business4d05/23

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano - Reuters

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano Reuters

europe

Iran war: Pakistan's army chief for talks in Tehran - outcome unclear

What about rapprochement between Iran and the USA? Pakistan's army chief Munir is seen as a mediator between the warring parties and is speaking to the Iranian leadership in Tehran.

germany · europe · usa

Reddit r/geopolitics4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 1/5

UK officials suggested single market for goods with Europe

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Socialeurope · uk

FAZ Wirtschaft4d05/23

Competition on the rails: Deutsche Bahn wants to exclude Italian competitors

The train operator Italo is arguing with the German top dog: It's about investing billions in new trains and real competition in long-distance transport. Now the Federal Network Agency has to decide.

Handelsblatt4d05/23

International politics: Scholz should take over the leadership of the North-South Commission

A new job for the former chancellor? The federal government wants to set up the new North-South Commission by the end of June.

Why China is looking to coal waste as a source of critical metals

China is turning coal waste into a source of critical metals including lithium, gallium and germanium, leveraging its advantages in extraction technology and industrial infrastructure. Coal mining and burning produce large amounts of waste, including coal gangue, the rock embedded in coal seams, and fly ash, the fine particulate ash captured after burning. Traditionally both are used only as low-value cement additives, while their stockpiling consumes land and causes environmental...

china · asia · germany

Handelsblatt4d05/23

Joint remembrance: Reconciliation march commemorates victims of expulsion

Moving words at a mass grave and a march against forgetting: How Germans and Czechs stand up for a common future with a hike from Pohorelice to Brno.

germany · europe · uk

Hong Kong’s justice department rejects ‘despicable’ claims targeting prosecutors

Hong Kong’s justice department has rejected online accusations about the newly promoted public prosecutions director and a colleague, labelling the allegations “despicable behaviour” and an attempt to “defame public officers”. In a statement on Saturday, the department said it had referred the case to law enforcement agencies for further investigation, vowing to “severely punish lawbreakers in accordance with the law”. US-based Hong Kong fugitive activist Frances Hui Wing-ting has accused the...

china · asia · usa

Socialgermany · europe · uk

Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers granted permanent UK residence under BN(O) scheme

Nearly 10,000 Hongkongers have been granted permanent residence in the UK under a bespoke British immigration pathway launched in January 2021, making them eligible to apply for citizenship next year. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the British National (Overseas) visa pathway, which allows successful applicants and their dependants to live, work and study in the United Kingdom for up to five years. “Since the scheme began, there have been a total of 9,804 grants of settlement to...

china · asia · uk

Reddit r/Finanzen4d05/23

Frugalism not desirable after all?

People often postpone happiness too much into a future that is not guaranteed, and in doing so they may miss out on the beautiful years in the present. What are your thoughts on the topic? submitted by /u/Oberflieger [link] [comments]

Reddit r/Finanzen4d05/23⚠ war-conflict · 1/5

Does anyone use collectibles as an investment?

Rein aus Neugier, kauft ihr aktiv irgendwelche Sammlerstücke oder haltet ihr welche als Investition? Ich habe beispielsweise seit etwa 20 Jahren noch die Sahnestücke meiner damaligen Magic Sammelkarten behalten und alles Wertlose zuvor verkauft. Habe damals gezielt Sammlungen gekauft, die besten Stücke behalten und den Rest mit einem Verlust verkauft, der geringer war als der Wert der einbehalten Karten. Ich schätze ich habe insgesamt 3-4k investiert und als ich das letzte Mal vor ca. 2 Jahren d

Socialgermany · europe

Handelsblatt4d05/23

Family policy: Less money, more care – this is France’s plan for “demographic rearmament”

The country has long seen itself as a counter-model to Germany's demographic concerns. Now the break-in is there too. Nevertheless, Germany can learn a lot from Macron's family policy.