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In its recent Defense Strategic Report presented by Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada, Japan’s Defense Ministry has cautioned about China’s significant escalation of military pressure on Taiwan in 2022. The report indicates a shift in the fragile military balance that has historically mitigated tensions between Beijing and Taipei, now leaning towards the Chinese military. The ministry […]
Inflation remains the top global worry for the 18th month, says a new Ipsos report. It reveals that 38% of people in 29 countries cite it as their main concern. Next on the list is crime at 32%. This exceeds levels before the pandemic hit. Additionally, poverty and social inequality stand at 31%. Corruption and […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that the country’s naval fleet will be augmented with the addition of 30 new vessels in the course of the year. This statement was made during a naval parade in St. Petersburg, marking Navy Day. “Presently, Russia is successfully carrying out large-scale tasks of its national maritime policy, and […]
Dutch energy use fell to its lowest level since 1990 last year because of high energy prices, latest figures from statistics agency CBS have shown. Gas consumption in 2022 was down 21% on the previous year because of a scale-down of gas-intensive activity caused by soaring energy prices, the CBS said. Oil consumption went down […]