China’s economy grew by 5% in 2024: prospects and challenges
Photo: shutterstock.com China’s annual economic growth in 2024 was 5%, reaching the official target and slightly exceeding economists’ forecasts of 4.9%. Despite this, the figure was weaker than the 5.2% growth in 2023, Financial Time reports. Key drivers and obstaclesAccording to official data, retail sales in the country grew by 3.5%, reflecting the government’s active […]
ISW Analysts: North Korean contingent in Kursk region could be destroyed by April
The North Korean military contingent of about 12,000 troops engaged in combat operations against Ukrainian defence forces in the Kursk region may suffer critical losses over the next three months. This conclusion was made by experts from the US Institute for the Study of War (ISW) in their latest report, based on the current rate […]
Israel and Hamas sign a ceasefire and hostage deal
Photo: Depositphotos Israel and Hamas have reached a historic agreement on a ceasefire and the release of hostages following talks in Doha. This was announced by the office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Prime Minister has called a meeting of the security cabinet to discuss the details of the deal, the office said. […]
Russia’s potential to defend against Ukrainian drones is decreasing – Defense Express
Ukrainian drones attack Russian targets. Photo: Ukrinform (illustrative photo) The Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to effectively weaken Russia’s military potential, in particular its ability to withstand attacks by unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This was stated by Valeriy Ryabykh, a military expert and development director at Defense Express, on Espresso. Reducing the means of combating dronesAccording […]
