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Global Times By Global Times Published: Jul 03, 2026 04:52 PM A spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Friday that China commends Honduran Foreign Minister Mireya Agüero’s positive remarks regarding China, and the one-China principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a basic norm governing international relations. Guo Jiakun, the spokesperson, made the remarks at a press briefing, when asked to comment on reports that Agüero said Honduras had already refuted rumors about so-called engagement with Taiwan region, reiterating that there had been no contact between the two sides, rejecting some Taiwan regional authorities’ recent…

A recent $87.6 billion supplemental funding request from the White House to pay for the Iran war and other expenses complicates an already tense budget process in Washington. The supplemental follows the release of a record $1.5 trillion defense budget request in April, putting additional pressure on Congress to sort out what has become a complex three-part defense budget comprising a $1.1 trillion base budget request, a $350 billion reconciliation request, and the new supplemental request.Most of the new supplemental funding, $67.1 billion, or 77% of the total, would go to the Pentagon. Other investments outside of the Pentagon include $11…

Conor McGregor and Max Holloway face off Saturday at UFC 329 in a matchup that has major stakes for their legacies and what’s left of their fighting future.Watch how their destinies have once again become intertwined in the UFC 329 Countdown video above.Thirteen years after they first met as future featherweight champions, McGregor and Holloway reunite in the cage, this time in a welterweight contest between two veterans looking to show they’re still at the top of their games. McGregor was last seen breaking his leg in a loss to Dustin Poirier in 2021, while Holloway is coming off of…

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. NASA-affiliated aircraft, including F-5 Tiger IIs jets, will kick off roughly seven hours of flyovers above Washington, D.C., to mark the Fourth of July. Today, NASA also officially unveiled an F-15D Eagle and an F/A-18B Hornet jet wearing new star-spangled paint schemes as part of larger celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. The aerial showcase over the nation’s capital tomorrow will also see wave after wave of fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters from across the U.S. military, as well as foreign…

FULDA, GERMANY, 3 July 2026 Mehler Systems, a global leader in ballistic protection and tactical gear solutions, is pleased to announce the establishment of Mehler Systems Asia (MSA). This strategic expansion further strengthens the group’s global market position and reinforces its structural footprint in the highly dynamic and strategically important Asia-Pacific (APAC) growth region. Accelerating Development Through Regional Integration By operating in close proximity to leading suppliers and advanced manufacturing networks, Mehler Systems is creating a robust operational foundation designed to significantly accelerate development cycles. The new entity will leverage the deep expertise of highly qualified local professionals to streamline…

Max Holloway, who earned the UFC Knockout of the Year in 2024 by sending Justin Gaethje to the shadow realm with just one second left on the clock in their BMF title fight, is now aiming to recreate that iconic moment or perhaps even something better against Conor McGregor on July 11. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 13: Max Holloway reacts to his knockout of Justin Gaethje in the BMF championship fight during the UFC 300 event at T-Mobile Arena on April 13, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Holloway will run it…

The Warring States period (sengoku jidai) of Japanese history was a time of immense social upheaval and frequent military conflict. It lasted from just after the middle of the 15th century until the beginning of the 17th century (1467 to 1600). During this period the Samurai perfected many aspects of bujitsu ranging from armed and unarmed combat on a personal level to strategies involving armies of tens of thousands of men. It was also a period in which warriors came to understand the psychology involved in success and the futility in only aspiring to win in competition as a philosophy…

Max Holloway is days away from a big money rematch against Conor McGregor at UFC 329. There’s a good chance their bout will be the biggest fight of the year, and it’s quite a statement from the promotion that they decided to place “Blessed” in line for a red panty night with McGregor.Holloway’s last fight was a disappointing one-sided loss to Charles Oliveira for the BMF belt that saw the Hawaiian get taken down and trapped on the ground by “Do Bronx” for five largely uneventful rounds. A lot of people were upset with Oliveira for fighting that way when…

Ah! We’re finally in July, and the weather is warm, vacations are fast approaching, and free time to play all the games in the World is finally upon us. Well, at least it’s finally upon me, and I could not be more excited. While the entire game’s industry is crashing about Sony ending physical media (a very stupid move that will only drive PC and mobile sales further), here in our Strategy and Wargaming corner things are a lot brigther: Slitherine takes over the iconic Blood Bowl franchise, Company of Heroes 3 gets a roguelike (yes, really) expansion, ZeroSpace, one…

Council of Europe Key international actors discuss in Strasbourg the challenges the ongoing war poses to Ukraine’s children, including conflict-related sexual violence Council of Europe Strasbourg 3 July 2026 Advancing accountability for crimes committed against Ukrainian children, upholding their rights and dignity, addressing long-lasting psychological trauma and physical health consequences they have suffered, are among the key themes of discussions held at the Council of Europe this week. No single country or institution can stand up to the challenge alone On 1 July, Thórdís Kolbrún Reykfjord Gylfadóttir, Special Envoy of the Secretary General of the Council of Europe on the…