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Beijing issues a stark warning to Canberra
Beijing is warning Australia will “bear the consequences” if there are any military disputes in the South China Sea
China’s Defence Ministry says Australia is engaging in “risky” behaviour, as surveillance jets fly near the disputed Paracel Islands.
“What is the duty of a soldier? That is to defend the homeland,” says Colonel Tan Kefei.
The islands are claimed by China, Vietnam and Taiwan.
It comes just weeks after an Australian Air Force was challenged by a Chinese J-16 fighter in the disputed territory.
Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles says some aluminium chaff was drawn into the engines of the P-8A Poseidon.
“The J-16 then accelerated and cut across the nose of the P-8 settling in front of the P-8 at a very close distance,” he said.
The aircraft made its way back to its base, and Marles said the crew responded “professionally”.
It’s believed the Chinese jet also fired flares and chaff as a countermeasure.
The Defence Minister said he had communicated his concerns to Chinese authorities over the incident.
But China’s defence spokesperson, Colonel Tan says “those who come uninvited shall bear the consequences.”
Canada has also been in the firing line, as they reportedly carry out U.N. missions near North Korea.
But Chinese authorities believe the jets were monitoring China “under the pretext of enforcing U.N. Security Council resolutions”.
“No matter what the name or excuse is, it is completely unreasonable to send military planes to the door of others to provoke and jeopardise the national security of other countries,” says Colonel Tan.
Australia’s Prime Minister met with Canada’s leader, Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Madrid this week.
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SpaceX expands Starlink with phone plans and satellite tracking ambitions
SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.
SpaceX expands Starlink with a mobile device and space tracking, raising concerns over revenue and US government reliance.
SpaceX is pushing Starlink beyond internet from space, with plans underway for new consumer facing services that could reshape the telecom landscape.
The company is reportedly exploring a Starlink mobile device, positioning it as a potential rival to established smartphone players as it looks to extend its reach from orbit to everyday tech.
Starlink has become SpaceX’s financial powerhouse, generating an estimated $8 billion in revenue last year, with fresh trademark and patent filings signalling even more ambitious expansion ahead.
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Crude oil prices jumped over 3% on Wednesday as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks showed signs of faltering, pushing WTI futures above $65 per barrel. Axios reported disagreements over the venue and scope of Friday’s talks, while President Trump warned Iran’s supreme leader to “be very worried,” stoking fears of military escalation.
Tensions in the Persian Gulf added to the volatility. A U.S. F-35C shot down an Iranian drone near the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Iranian vessels threatened a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The USS McFaul escorted the tanker to safety, highlighting the region’s fragile oil supply routes.
Despite the clashes, nuclear talks will go ahead on Friday in Oman, but uncertainty continues to drive oil market volatility, with traders closely watching both diplomatic and military developments.
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The Washington Post has laid off hundreds of employees, marking what former executive editor Martin Baron calls “one of the darkest days” in the paper’s history. Approximately one-third of the newsroom staff were affected, as the company undertakes a so-called “strategic reset” to compete in a crowded media landscape.
The cuts hit key areas, including the sports desk, local coverage, international reporting, the books desk, and the flagship daily news podcast. Editor-in-Chief Matt Murray said the changes aim to prioritise national security, politics, science, health, technology, climate, and business coverage while positioning the Post for the future.
Critics have called out owner Jeff Bezos for his silence during the layoffs and alleged efforts to influence the paper’s political stance. Former editor Baron warned that the newspaper’s ambitions would be sharply diminished and its credibility could suffer.
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