Failed talks between RTX and a Saudi defense firm show the kingdom’s difficulties in establishing its own military industry. https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/a-saudi-defense-contractor-courted-russia-and-china-then-its-u-s-business-partners-fled-962527ad WSJ News Exclusive Arms Megadeal Collapsed When China, Russia Links EmergedFailed talks between RTX and a Saudi defense firm show the kingdom’s difficulties in establishing its own military industry Scopa Defense, displaying its wares at a trade show in Riyadh last year, is the highest-profile private Saudi company created to support a local arms sector. Tori Kelly Recalls the Moment She Collapsed With Blood ClotsThe 30-year-old performer was hospitalized in July for the condition. A crane has collapsed at a China bridge construction project, killing 6 peopleA tower crane has collapsed at a bridge construction project in southwest China, killing six people and injuring five others. authorities say the collapse happened Wednesday in Jianyang city during work to build an expressway bridge over the Tuo River, the city’s transportation bureau said in a statA crane has collapsed at a China bridge construction project, killing 6 peopleA tower crane has collapsed at a bridge construction project in southwest China, killing six people and injuring five others

Source: Wall Street Journal September 14, 2023 10:12 UTC