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UFC Hall of Famer Michael Bisping believes it’s time for Alex Pereira to stop talking about his UFC White House loss to Ciryl Gane.At this point, everybody is well-aware that Pereira’s attempt to capture a third belt ended in disaster, as he was stopped in the second round by the French striker (highlights here). Equally understood was that the final finishing sequence was a little iffy, as some of Gane’s elbows and punches may have strayed down below the ears and towards the back of the head in the ensuing chaos.“Poatan” is pissed, and the usually stoic Brazilian has lashed…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:15, June 18, 2026 TEHRAN, June 18 (Xinhua) — Iran’s official news agency IRNA on Wednesday evening published the full text of a recently finalized memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Tehran and Washington on ending the war. According to the released text, by signing the MoU, Iran and the United States, along with their allies, will jointly agree to end the war and military operations on all fronts, including Lebanon, immediately and permanently, and undertake from now on not to initiate any war or military operation against each other, refrain from the threat or use of…

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ocean shippers are moving quickly to take advantage of the current “window of stability,” pushing to speed cargo through the supply chain as conditions allow, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said during a June 16 media briefing. In May, the port processed 840,165 TEUs, up 17% year over year, driven by a burst in volumes as shippers navigate trade policy uncertainty, according to a June 16 press release. “Our strong May performance reflects the resilience of the…

Rheinmetall and General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Eurosatory 2026 to explore cooperative production opportunities for Vektrex, a maneuvering 155 mm precision-guided munition. Vektrex extends the range and effectiveness of coalition artillery forces and addresses growing requirements for modernisation, long-range strike capability and munitions replenishment. Driven by increasing international demand for industrial-scale manufacturing as governments rebuild depleted munition inventories, expand defence industrial capacity, and modernise artillery forces for high-intensity operations, the companies entered into the agreement to assess Vektrex as a cost-effective standoff capability. Vektrex integrates with fielded 39- and 52-calibre 155 mm…

House and Senate Democrats, mostly from Western states, are demanding transparency from the Interior Department after media reports revealed the Trump administration redirected roughly $90 million in national park fees to help fund renovations and upcoming celebratory displays in Washington, D.C.The administration’s use of fee revenues to pay for fountain repairs, statue upgrades and fireworks shows in preparation for America’s 250th birthday on July 4 diverts money from national parks in desperate need of billions of dollars in maintenance, lawmakers wrote in two separate early June letters to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum.“The public deserves to know how their…

The console crashing issue is also being investigated for the game 2XKO has been taking some unique and interesting routes to reward users for playing and competing in the game, and now that applies to earning free stuff outside of the arena too. Riot Games is teaming up with Chipotle to offer up both in-game and real world rewards for 2XKO including a bunch of free food. The companies are running…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 10:52, June 18, 2026 BEIJING, June 17 (Xinhua) — A Chinese mainland spokesperson Wednesday criticized Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities for recklessly pushing for economic decoupling across the Taiwan Strait, driven by its secessionist agenda. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, made the remarks at a regular media briefing in response to reports that the DPP authorities are considering classifying unauthorized exports of artificial intelligence (AI) chips to the mainland as criminal offenses under tougher export control measures. “If the reports were true, they would further demonstrate that the DPP authorities…

Eurosatory, Paris, France (June 18, 2026):  Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the wholly owned defence subsidiary of Bharat Forge Limited, signed a strategic partnership with AM General, a leading military vehicle mobile defense capabilities provider at Eurosatory defence exposition. This strategic partnership between AM General and KSSL addresses the requirement of modern armies of the world in an evolving combat scenario equipping them with compact, robust, light weight, ruggedized, mobile, all weather, all terrain Next-Gen Mounted Artillery gun platforms, with a distinct competitive edge. There are numerous opportunities globally, and the partnership is intended to support broader allied distribution, positioning…

Plastic is, quite literally, everywhere. We see it scattered across roads and piled up in heaps in our cities and towns. It is in consumer products, vehicles, food packaging, clothing, cosmetics, and medical devices. It has been found in the Mariana Trench, on the flanks of Mount Everest, and in the land and water in between. Microplastics—or plastic particles that are less than five millimeters in size—are floating through the atmosphere and in people’s meals. As a result, they have worked their way inside everyone’s bodies and gotten tangled up in brains, hearts, and other organs. Scientists have discovered links…

The JGSDF’s Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade is waiting to replace its AAV7A1 vehicles with a new design from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. (Gordon Arthur)Japan’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) is developing a new amphibious assault vehicle to support future operations of the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).The initiative, being conducted by Japanese firm Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), is developing a follow-on to the current AAV7A1 RAM/RS amphibious assault vehicle acquired from BAE Systems.Prototyping and initial research is now moving to producing four vehicle testbeds, including at least one unmanned vehicle, an effort that will continue through till 2027.The ATLA project,…