Politics
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Nov- 2023 -3 November
CYBERCOM Urged to Take Offensive Stance Against Chinese Hackers
An American senator has urged the US Cyber Command to take an offensive stance when dealing with hackers, especially from China.
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3 November
Republicans Advance Israel Funding Without Ukraine, Defying Biden
The Republican-led lower chamber of US Congress passed a $14 billion aid package for Israel, defying President Joe Biden's request for more money for Ukraine.
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Oct- 2023 -31 October
US Lawmakers Question Delayed Arms Deliveries to Taiwan
Some American lawmakers are questioning the US Navy over the “alarming” delays in weapons deliveries to ally Taiwan.
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23 October
Erdogan Submits Sweden’s NATO Bid to Turkish Parliament
President Erdogan of Turkey officially submitted Sweden's NATO membership application to parliament, bringing closer the possible end of a 17-month diplomatic standoff.
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4 October
Senator Blocks Egypt Military Aid Over Rights
The new top US senator on foreign relations blocked some $235 million in military aid to Egypt over human rights concerns.
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3 October
Taiwan Submarine Bidder Leaked Info to China: Program Lead
The program lead of Taiwan’s first indigenously-built submarine has accused a losing bidder of forwarding sensitive information to China.
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Sep- 2023 -28 September
Russia to Hike Defense Spending by Almost 70% in 2024: Ministry
Russia is set to hike defense spending by almost 70 percent in 2024, a finance ministry document showed, as Moscow pours resources into its full-scale offensive in Ukraine.
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21 September
Australia Drops ‘Controversial’ Marine Drone Deal
The Australian government has scrapped a major maritime drone deal with Schiebel the previous government approved.
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21 September
Top US Military Officer Approved After Abortion Dispute Delay
US senators voted to confirm General Charles Brown as the country's next top military officer, one of hundreds of nominations stalled by a lawmaker's protest against Pentagon abortion access policies.
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15 September
Beijing Says Sanctions Lockheed, Northrop Over Taiwan Arms Sales
Beijing said Friday it was sanctioning two US defense companies, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman, over their roles in supplying arms to Taiwan.
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