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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
Prince Harry makes surprise trip to China as King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) PRINCE Harry made a shock solo appearance in China on the same day King Charles touched down in Canada for a state visit. The Duke of Sussex attended a global travel and tourism conference in Shanghai where he discussed the importance of sustainable travel. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 8 Prince Harry gave a speech at Group's Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference in Shanghai Credit: Group Envision 2025/Tra 8 Harry is co-founder of Travalyst, who strive to promote sustainable travel 8 King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving at MacDonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, Canada on Monday Credit: AFP 8 The King is greeted by an honour guard upon landing Credit: AFP The Prince made the appearance on Monday as part of his role as co-founder of Travalyst, an organisation promoting environmentally friendly travel. During his address to the Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference today, Harry told the travel industry it needed to do more to hit its climate change targets before 2030. To limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 at the latest and decline 43% by the end of the decade. He added that the Asia-Pacific region is "strongly positioned to do this". Speaking at the conference, he said: "Climate change isn't just an environmental challenge – it's a critical business emergency, costing the global economy $143 billion dollars annually. "Now is the moment for the industry to reaffirm its commitment to being a force for good. "Challenges will undoubtedly rise, but if there's one thing I've learned in my life, it's that meaningful change never comes easily. "The true measure of our commitment is how we respond when the path becomes difficult. "We must never give up." Harry's trip to China, which was kept under wraps until his surprise appearance in Shanghai, is the first time the Duke has visited the country. King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit His brother, Prince William, made a similar diplomatic trip to China in 2015 — the first official royal visit in three decades. The Duke's Shanghai schedule also included hosting Travalyst's first-ever two-day Executive Summit, gathering industry leaders and policymakers from across the region to hammer out practical solutions for greener tourism. It marks the beginning of a global series aimed at turning pledges into action. As Harry took to the stage in Shanghai, King Charles touched down in Canada also on Monday with Queen Camilla to attend The State Opening of the Parliament in Ottawa. It marks the first time the monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth in 1977. In March, the King held a meeting with then-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau, after the Commonwealth leader faced pressure from the US. Charles and Camilla were welcomed in Ottawa with cries of 'welcome home' as they stepped off their RAF flight from the UK. Their whirlwind two-day trip to Canada has been hailed as 'momentous' — seen as a bold show of solidarity with the country as it locks horns with Donald Trump over sovereignty. 8 In Shanghai, the Duke of Sussex said that the Asia-Pacific region is 'strongly positioned' to help promote sustainable travel 8 Harry's solo trip to China marks his first time in the country Charles was previously reported to be "concerned" about the growing discord between the US and Canada. The King and Queen were met at Ottawa's airport by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, who swept to power following outrage over Trump calling Canada 'America's 51st state.' Carney called the royal visit 'a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown… shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values.' Charles, on his 20th visit to Canada, took time to meet crowds under the hot midday sun, hearing thanks and cheers from the public. The King, who is head of state for Canada, is also expected to meet with Indigenous leaders and veterans during the trip, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and support reconciliation efforts. 8 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people after King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Prince Harry makes surprise trip to China as King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit
PRINCE Harry made a shock solo appearance in China on the same day King Charles touched down in Canada for a state visit. The Duke of Sussex attended a global travel and tourism conference in Shanghai where he discussed the importance of sustainable travel. Advertisement 8 Prince Harry gave a speech at Group's Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference in Shanghai Credit: Group Envision 2025/Tra 8 Harry is co-founder of Travalyst, who strive to promote sustainable travel 8 King Charles III and Queen Camilla arriving at MacDonald-Cartier International Airport in Ottawa, Canada on Monday Credit: AFP 8 The King is greeted by an honour guard upon landing Credit: AFP The Prince made the appearance on Monday as part of his role as co-founder of Travalyst, an organisation promoting environmentally friendly travel. During his address to the Envision 2025 Global Partner Conference today, Harry told the travel industry it needed to do more to hit its climate change targets before 2030. To limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must peak before 2025 at the latest and decline 43% by the end of the decade. He added that the Advertisement read more in news Speaking at the conference, he said: "Climate change isn't just an environmental challenge – it's a critical business emergency, costing the global economy $143 billion dollars annually. "Now is the moment for the industry to reaffirm its commitment to being a force for good. "Challenges will undoubtedly rise, but if there's one thing I've learned in my life, it's that meaningful change never comes easily. "The true measure of our commitment is how we respond when the path becomes difficult. Advertisement Most read in Royals Latest "We must never give up." Harry's trip to China, which was kept under wraps until his surprise appearance in Shanghai, is the first time the Duke has visited the country. King Charles lands in Canada for landmark state visit His brother, Prince William, made a similar diplomatic trip to China in 2015 — the first official royal visit in three decades. The Duke's Shanghai schedule also included hosting Travalyst's first-ever two-day Executive Summit, gathering industry leaders and policymakers from across the region to hammer out practical solutions for greener tourism. Advertisement It marks the beginning of a global series aimed at turning pledges into action. As Harry took to the stage in Shanghai, King Charles touched down in Canada also on Monday with Queen Camilla to attend The State Opening of the Parliament in Ottawa. It marks the first time the monarch has done so since Queen Elizabeth in 1977. In March, the King held a meeting with then-Canadian PM Advertisement Charles and Camilla were welcomed in Ottawa with cries of 'welcome home' as they stepped off their RAF flight from the UK. Their whirlwind two-day trip to Canada has been hailed as 'momentous' — seen as a bold show of solidarity with the country as it locks horns with Donald Trump over sovereignty. 8 In Shanghai, the Duke of Sussex said that the Asia-Pacific region is 'strongly positioned' to help promote sustainable travel 8 Harry's solo trip to China marks his first time in the country Advertisement Charles was previously reported to be The King and Queen were met at Ottawa's airport by new Prime Minister Mark Carney, who swept to power following outrage over Trump calling Canada 'America's 51st state.' Carney called the royal visit 'a reminder of the bond between Canada and the Crown… shaped by shared histories, and grounded in common values.' Charles, on his 20th visit to Canada, took time to meet crowds under the hot midday sun, hearing thanks and cheers from the public. Advertisement The King, who is head of state for Canada, is also expected to meet with Indigenous leaders and veterans during the trip, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen ties and support reconciliation efforts. 8 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney greets people after King Charles and Queen Camilla landed in Ottawa Credit: AFP 8 Well wishers wave flags before the arrival of the British monarchs Credit: AFP
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Donald Trump announces ‘Golden Dome' missile shield to intercept hypersonic & space-launched threats by end of his term
As part of his renewed focus on national security, US President Donald Trump has confirmed that a design has been finalized for the ambitious 'Golden Dome' missile defence system. The system, intended to shield the United States from next-generation aerial threats, is expected to be operational by the end of Trump's term in office. The project was set in motion just days after his return to the White House in January. The proposed system is aimed at tackling advanced threats such as ballistic and cruise missiles, and possibly missiles launched from space. With a preliminary funding of $25 billion approved through a budget bill, Trump has described the initiative as vital to protect the country from what the White House has called 'the most catastrophic threat' facing the US today. Technology across land, sea, and space President Trump explained that the Golden Dome would involve next-generation technologies spread across land, sea, and space. He stated that the system will use both space-based sensors and interceptors. 'It will even be capable of intercepting missiles launched from the other side of the world, or launched from space,' he said from the Oval Office. Drawing inspiration from Israel's Iron Dome system, which has been used since 2011 to intercept short-range threats, the Golden Dome will be significantly larger and designed to address a broader range of attacks. This includes new-age hypersonic weapons and systems like FOBS (Fractional Orbital Bombardment Systems), which can deliver warheads from space. Costs and capability challenges Though Trump has projected an overall cost of $175 billion, the Congressional Budget Office warns the real figure could exceed $542 billion over two decades, especially for space-based components. The expansive geography of the US and the variety of threat directions present significant challenges that are not present in countries like Israel. Marion Messmer, a senior research fellow at Chatham House, noted that the US faces a 'much more complex' missile defence problem due to its size and threat landscape. Shashank Joshi, defence editor at The Economist, told the BBC that the Golden Dome would likely use thousands of satellites to detect missile launches and then intercept them using space-based weaponry. However, he added that while the military may treat the plan seriously, completing such a system within Trump's term would be difficult. The high costs would also heavily impact the rest of the defence budget. International involvement and command structure Trump confirmed that Canada had expressed interest in joining the initiative. During a visit to Washington earlier this year, then-Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair said it was 'in the national interest' for Canada to participate in the project. Oversight for the entire system will fall under a single command structure. US defence officials have appointed Space Force General Michael Guetlein to oversee the development and coordination of the ambitious missile shield may reshape defence planning, but cost and complexity remain major hurdles to timely delivery.
Saudi Gazette
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defense system
WASHINGTON — The US has selected a design for the futuristic "Golden Dome" missile defense system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his intentions for the system, aimed at countering "next-generation" aerial threats to the US, including ballistic and cruise missiles. An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill — although the government has estimated it will end up costing much more than that over decades. Officials warn that existing systems have not kept pace with increasingly sophisticated weapons possessed by potential adversaries. President Trump also announced that Space Force General Michael Guetlein will oversee the project. Gen Guetlein is currently vice chief of space operations at Space Force. Seven days into his second administration, Trump ordered the defense department to submit plans for a system that would deter and defend against aerial attacks, which the White House said remain "the most catastrophic threat" facing the in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said the system would consist of "next-generation" technologies across land, sea and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors. He added that Canada had asked to be a part of the a visit to Washington earlier this year, then-Canadian defense minister Bill Blair acknowledged that Canada was interested in participating in the dome project, arguing that it "makes sense" and was in the country's "national interest".He added that "Canada has to know what's going on in the region" and be aware of incoming threats, including in the added that the system would be "capable even of intercepting missiles launched from the other side of the world, or launched from space".The system is partly inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, which the country has used to intercept rockets and missiles since Golden Dome, however, would be many times larger and designed to combat a wider range of threats, including hypersonic weapons able to move faster than the speed of sound and fractional orbital bombardment systems — also called Fobs — that could deliver warheads from space."All of them will be knocked out of the air," Trump said. "The success rate is very close to 100%."US officials had previously said that the Golden Dome will have the aim of allowing the US to stop missiles at various stages of their deployment, including before they launch and while they are still in the many aspects of the system will fall under one centralized command, US defense officials have said on Tuesday that the program would require an initial investment of $25bn, with a total cost of $175bn over time. The initial $25bn has been identified within his One Big Beautiful Bill on tax, which has not yet been Congressional Budget Office, however, has estimated that the government could ultimately spend more, up to $542bn over 20 years, on the space-based parts of the system officials have long-warned that existing systems have not kept pace with new missile technology designed by Russia and China."There really is no current system," Trump said in the Oval Office on Tuesday. "We have certain areas of missiles and certain missile defense, but there is no system... there has never been anything like this."A briefing document recently released by the Defense Intelligence Agency noted that missile threats "will expand in scale and sophistication", with China and Russia actively designing systems "to exploit gaps" in US defenses. — BBC
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump unveils plans for 'Golden Dome' defence system
The US has selected a design for the futuristic "Golden Dome" missile defence system, says US President Donald Trump, adding that it will be operational by the end of his time in office. Just days after returning to the White House in January, Trump unveiled his intentions for the system, aimed at countering "next-generation" aerial threats to the US, including ballistic and cruise missiles. An initial sum of $25bn (£18.7bn) has been earmarked in a new budget bill - although the government has estimated it will end up costing much more than that over decades. Officials warn that existing systems have not kept pace with increasingly sophisticated weapons possessed by potential adversaries. President Trump also announced that Space Force General Michael Guetlein will oversee the project. Gen Guetlein is currently vice chief of space operations at Space Force. Seven days into his second administration, Trump ordered the defence department to submit plans for a system that would deter and defend against aerial attacks, which the White House said remain "the most catastrophic threat" facing the US. Speaking in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump said the system would consist of "next-generation" technologies across land, sea and space, including space-based sensors and interceptors. He added that Canada had asked to be a part of the system. During a visit to Washington earlier this year, then-Canadian defence minister Bill Blair acknowledged that Canada was interested in participating in the dome project, arguing that it "makes sense" and was in the country's "national interest". He added that "Canada has to know what's going on in the region" and be aware of incoming threats, including in the Arctic. Trump added that the system would be "capable even of intercepting missiles launched from the other side of the world, or launched from space". The system is partly inspired by Israel's Iron Dome, which the country has used to intercept rockets and missiles since 2011. The Golden Dome, however, would be many times larger and designed to combat a wider range of threats, including hypersonic weapons able to move faster than the speed of sound and fractional orbital bombardment systems - also called Fobs - that could deliver warheads from space. "All of them will be knocked out of the air," Trump said. "The success rate is very close to 100%." US officials had previously said that the Golden Dome will have the aim of allowing the US to stop missiles at various stages of their deployment, including before they launch and while they are still in the air. The many aspects of the system will fall under one centralised command, US defence officials have said. Trump said on Tuesday that the programme would require an initial investment of $25bn, with a total cost of $175bn over time. The initial $25bn has been identified within his One Big Beautiful Bill on tax, which has not yet been passed. The Congressional Budget Office, however, has estimated that the government could ultimately spend more, up to $542bn over 20 years, on the space-based parts of the system alone. Pentagon officials have long-warned that existing systems have not kept pace with new missile technology designed by Russia and China. "There really is no current system," Trump said in the Oval Office on Tuesday. "We have certain areas of missiles and certain missile defence, but there is no system... there has never been anything like this." A briefing document recently released by the Defense Intelligence Agency noted that missile threats "will expand in scale and sophistication", with China and Russia actively designing systems "to exploit gaps" in US defences. How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan? Locals call for transparency after nuclear drill US and Iran hold 'constructive' first round of nuclear talks
