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At a speech in Cologne last Monday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his concerns about the undervaluation of China’s renminbi. Merz argued that the European Union (EU) could never win against a competitor that artificially manipulates its currency and urged China to “allow its own currency to float freely, including in the context of competition in the capital markets.” This isn’t the first time that Merz has raised the issue of China’s currency policies, but his remarks are striking because they mark a departure from Berlin’s unwillingness to publicly challenge Beijing on its trade behavior. Germany is the latest major…

Dustin Poirier has a message for one of his former opponents, who’s on a four-fight losing skid and is 2-6 in the UFC.The opponent in question is Michael Chandler. Poirier locked horns with Chandler in 2022 at UFC 281, where “The Diamond” secured a submission win in the third round. After losing to Dustin Poirier, “Iron” has lost three more bouts back-to-back. His most recent loss came at UFC Freedom 250, where he was dismantled and stopped by the surging Mauricio Ruffy in Round 1. WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 14: (R-L) Mauricio Ruffy of Brazil strikes Michael Chandler in a…

Israel Aerospace Industries introduced ELLYON, a multi-mission aircraft that combines electronic attack capabilities with advanced intelligence-gathering sensors into what the company calls a single, all-in-one airborne platform, built to operate from hundreds of kilometers away while keeping the aircraft and its crew out of an enemy’s direct line of fire. Electronic attack refers to the […]

The PFL announced another marquee event for 2026 on Monday morning, as former Bellator featherweight champion AJ McKee Jr. will challenge Razhabali Shaydullaev for the vacant PFL and RIZIN featherweight titles on Sept. 10 in Osaka, Japan. The bout will headline the fifth installment of RIZIN’s “Super RIZIN” series. AJ McKee Jr. most recently competed at the end of June, defeating the previously unbeaten Salamat Isbulaev in his hometown of San Diego. “The Mercenary” owns a professional record of 25-2, with all of his fights coming under the Bellator/PFL banner. He captured the Bellator featherweight championship in July 2021 by…

One champion. Two promotions.RIZIN Fighting Federation and Professional Fighters League (PFL) today announced a historic cross-promotional championship fight for SUPER RIZIN 5, as reigning RIZIN Featherweight Champion Razhabali Shaidulloev faces former Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion AJ McKee. Both the RIZIN featherweight title and the vacant PFL featherweight strap will be up for grabs in the same fight.The bout will be contested under RIZIN MMA rules across three, five-minute rounds at 66.0 kilograms (145.5 lbs).“We are truly delighted to join forces with PFL on an epoch-making initiative that will leave its mark on the history of combat sports worldwide,” said RIZIN…

Welcome to The Ukraine Compass, a weekly digest of Ukrainian commentary and analysis from across the political spectrum only for War on the Rocks members. Each Monday, we bring you a curated selection of articles from Ukrainian media offering insight into how Ukrainians themselves debate the issues shaping their country.American coverage often narrows the view to the battlefield — these pieces widen it, revealing the texture of daily life, politics, and public argument in a nation at war. The perspectives gathered here are varied, candid, and often surprising, together forming a more complete picture of Ukraine as it really is.Frontline and StrategyУкраїнська правда…

Dricus du Plessis is wondering where Naassourdine Imavov has been. Imavov has long been considered the rightful No. 1 contender for the UFC Middleweight Championship, but he was passed over in favor of a grudge match between Sean Strickland and Khamzat Chimaev back in May. Strickland ended up defeating Chimaev, and now many are expecting a rematch, although UFC CEO Dana White hasn’t committed to it just yet. If a rematch between Strickland and “Borz” does indeed happen next, it would leave Imavov on the outside looking in once again. “Stillknocks” has questioned how much longer “The Sniper” will wait…

Canada has awarded Babcock a $1.1B, six-year extension for the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC) to sustain the Royal Canadian Navy’s submarine fleet. Babcock press release As Prime Contractor of the Victoria In-Service Support Contract (VISSC), we’ve been awarded a six‑year extension to continue leading and delivering the nation’s only industry-led submarine in-service support solution for the Royal Canadian Navy’s Victoria-class fleet. This multi-year contract includes potential to extend the contract up to the fleet’s end of life, enabling uninterrupted, continuous service, as Canada transitions to its new fleet of submarines. Through the VISSC, we’ve been Canada’s submarine sustainment partner…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Editor’s note: This story is part of a series highlighting takeaways from a Supply Chain Outlook event hosted by Supply Chain Dive, Trucking Dive, Manufacturing Dive and Packaging Dive. Event sponsors had no influence over editorial sessions or coverage. Register here to watch a replay of the event. Volatile trade policies, tightening capacity, cargo theft, geopolitical conflicts and market conditions are continuing to give logistics leaders from shippers to truckers a recurring barrage of challenges. These are among the leading issues concerning…

Saft signs a major contract with Naval Group to power next-generation submarines with advanced Li-ion battery technology Saft, a subsidiary of TotalEnergies and a global specialist in advanced battery technology, has been awarded a major contract by Naval Group to supply next-generation lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery systems for the Barracuda and Scorpene submarine families. This award represents a strategic milestone for Saft, strengthening its position in European defense programs and confirming the growing demand for its advanced Li-ion battery technology, thanks to high-performance and reliability in top-end naval applications. A breakthrough in submarine energy systems Saft’s Li-ion batteries, based on proprietary…