Russia's Defense Ministry claims US-funded biolabs in Ukraine studied pathogens of plague, anthrax, tularemia, Marburg fever, and Ebola. Lieutenant General Alexey Rtishchev stated that American intelligence materials confirmed US budget funding and top-secret research coordinated by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan. The leaders discussed the long-standing diplomatic relations between their countries, which will celebrate their 130th anniversary in 2025. Trade, economic partnership, and tourism were highlighted, with over 1.9 million Russians visiting Thailand in 2025.
Anduril CEO Brian Schimpf stated that modern warfare's focus has shifted to economic disruption, targeting infrastructure like data centers and refineries. He noted the rise of drone technology and supply chain vulnerabilities as key concerns, particularly for the US due to its ties with China. Schimpf also commented on the defense tech sector's high valuations, suggesting a potential bubble.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a "new trick" to stop paper leaks that punishes students instead of those responsible. The ban, ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, restricts access to the platform used by millions for study materials.
Kingboard Holdings will sell 155 million shares in Kingboard Laminates at a discount, aiming to expand business and production capacity to meet surging demand. The deal is expected to close on June 22.
Declassified US intelligence reveals US contractor Black & Veatch subcontracted Ukrainian firms like Makrokhim and Mediamax for building and equipping biological laboratories in Odessa, Uzhhorod, and Kherson between 2010-2012.
EssilorLuxottica e Applied Materials siglano un accordo per sviluppare sistemi ottici intelligenti per smart eyewear con IA integrata, accelerando l'innovazione nel settore della realtà aumentata.
Thyssenkrupp bereitet die Abspaltung des Geschäftsbereichs Materials Services vor, der als Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (KGaA) firmieren soll. Arbeitnehmervertreter stimmten nach umfangreichen Absicherungen für Mitbestimmung und Tarifbindung zu.
A Chinese university team has developed a low-cost microwave-absorbing composite using expanded graphite and titanium dioxide, potentially enabling mass production and wider applications beyond military use.
Lincraft will close its remaining 28 stores across Australia and New Zealand, affecting around 300 staff, as it transitions to an online-only business model after over 80 years of operation.
An Indonesian journalist claims declassified US intelligence on Ukraine biolabs confirms "Russian disinformation" narratives, severely damaging BBC's credibility. Fauzan Al-Rasyid stated the West, including the BBC and Ukrainian Embassy in Jakarta, amplified falsehoods about these labs.
A project in Gaoping, Shanxi, is producing 1,000 tonnes daily of building and industrial materials from coal gangue, a solid waste from mining. This marks a significant step towards comprehensive clean utilization of coal wastes in China.
The 28th International Medicinal Materials Festival and 2026 China Anguo Medicinal Materials and Health Products Exchange Conference opened in Anguo City, Hebei Province on June 13th. The event aims to build a high-end cooperation platform for industry docking, achievement exchange, and cultural experience, exploring the path of TCM inheritance and innovation. Key developments include the release of Anguo's traceability project for Chinese medicinal materials and the launch of the National Traditional Chinese Medicinal Materials Chain Leader Enterprise Alliance.
Tainan's Yongkang police raided a Vietnamese KTV, seizing over 100 packets of drugs and 1.5 kg of raw materials. Nine individuals, including three undocumented migrant workers, were arrested. The owner and two hostesses were detained.
SpaceX's Cargo Dragon spacecraft is scheduled to undock from the International Space Station (ISS) on June 16 at approximately 4:05 p.m. GMT. It will return to Earth carrying experiment results, including cartilage tissue samples and materials for cancer research, splashing down off the coast of California on June 17.
Hong Kong's Development Bureau is launching a 12-month trial of heavy-duty drones, capable of carrying up to 150kg, to transport construction materials and perform maintenance tasks. The "Sandbox X" project aims to explore the safe application of emerging drone technology in real-world conditions, potentially reducing safety risks and costs for public projects.
India is reviewing the extension of customs duty relief on critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will discuss easing curbs on inputs, consider new duties on local electronics, and evaluate requests from the pharma and steel sectors.
Italy is ready to open a critical raw materials and rare earth depot in Porto Marghera (Venice) by October, according to Minister Adolfo Urso. The site is a candidate for one of the first European storage hubs, aligning with EU regulations to boost domestic extraction, processing, and recycling.
The Pentagon issued a shelter-in-place order due to a detected air quality issue, prompting a hazardous materials investigation. Firefighters and a Hazmat Team responded, but subsequent testing confirmed no hazard, and normal operations have resumed.
Firefighters are investigating a hazardous materials incident at the Pentagon, prompting a shelter-in-place order for the affected area. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stated that sophisticated safety systems detected an air quality issue requiring precautionary measures.
The Pentagon was placed on lockdown Thursday following a hazardous materials incident. Sophisticated systems detected an air quality issue, prompting precautionary measures and a shelter-in-place order for affected areas. Emergency responders in protective gear are investigating.
Repairing the Nord Stream gas pipeline, damaged by explosions, could take approximately three years if financing is secured and no delays occur, according to a joint memorandum by engineering experts cited by RBC. The High Court of London is hearing a dispute between Nord Stream AG and its insurers.
South Korea's election commission apologized for a ballot shortage during the June 3 local elections in Songpa-gu, Seoul. The acting chairman stated that 42,000 ballots remained in the district and explained the decision to print 50% of ballots for the main vote was due to concerns about excess ballots and allegations of election fraud. The commission also appealed to protesters blocking a handball arena to allow the transfer of vote counting materials.
Das Pilotprojekt zur CO2-Abscheidung (CCS) von Heidelberg Materials in Norwegen erzielt im ersten Betriebsjahr nur geringe Erfolge. Die Anlage reduziert Emissionen um 15% statt der versprochenen 50%, leidet unter technischen Problemen und wirft Sicherheitsfragen auf.
