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DEFENCE

US supplied substantial military equipment to Ukraine ahead of the conflict with Russia, says Blinken

Outgoing US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged that Washington provided “a lot of weapons” to Ukraine in the months leading up to the onset of hostilities between Moscow and Kiev in February 2022. During an appearance on the New York Times’ ‘The Interview’ podcast, which aired on Saturday, Blinken stated that the US anticipated the conflict between Russia and Ukraine and aimed to … Continue reading US supplied substantial military equipment to Ukraine ahead of the conflict with Russia, says Blinken

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DEFENCE

Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy

The United States has expressed significant concern regarding the possibility that Russia might be contemplating the use of nuclear weapons, as stated by outgoing Secretary of State Antony Blinken in an interview with the Financial Times published on Saturday. Blinken’s remarks were in response to inquiries about Moscow’s purported “nuclear sabre-rattling,” which seems to reference modifications made to its nuclear doctrine last year. Following discussions … Continue reading Blinken says the U.S. is ‘worried’ about Russia’s nuclear policy

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DIPLOMACY

Blinken embarks on a final visit to South Korea, Japan, and France

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit South Korea, Japan, and France from January 4 to January 9, as announced by the State Department on Friday. This trip is anticipated to be his final international engagement while in office. During his visit to South Korea, Blinken will arrive amid significant political unrest. Recently, a standoff has emerged between investigators and the team … Continue reading Blinken embarks on a final visit to South Korea, Japan, and France

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US soldiers inspect the site of reported Turkish shelling days earlier on an oil extraction facility on the outskirts of Rumaylan, in Syria's Kurdish-controlled northeastern Hasakeh province.
DISPUTES

US. acknowledges its troop presence in Syria is double the previous estimate as President Biden sends officials to Damascus

The Pentagon has revealed that the United States currently has around 2,000 troops stationed in Syria, a figure that is more than double the previously reported count of 900, according to a Defense Department spokesperson during a press briefing on Thursday. Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder noted, “There are often diplomatic and operational security factors that influence our troop deployments, and this situation … Continue reading US. acknowledges its troop presence in Syria is double the previous estimate as President Biden sends officials to Damascus

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DISPUTES

US acknowledges its efforts to influence regime change in Iran

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has acknowledged that for the last twenty years, the United States has engaged in efforts aimed at regime change in Iran, which he described as unsuccessful. During a discussion at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York on Wednesday, Blinken was asked whether the US should pursue a policy of regime change in Iran. He responded, “If we … Continue reading US acknowledges its efforts to influence regime change in Iran

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DIPLOMACY

Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken are expected to confront each other regarding the ongoing conflict in Ukraine during an annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Malta on Thursday. The situation in Ukraine is anticipated to be the primary focus of discussions, which will also include the formal approval of last-minute agreements … Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov and the US’s Blinken are scheduled to participate in the upcoming OSCE meeting

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South Korea's main opposition Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung looks on as people hold placards that read "Step down President Yoon Suk Yeol" and "Investigate his act of rebellion immediately", at a rally to condemn South Korean President's surprise declarations of the martial law last night and to call for his resignation, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea.
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South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon’s impeachment after he reversed his stance on martial law

South Korean legislators on Wednesday initiated calls for the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law, which he retracted just hours later, leading to a significant political crisis in Asia’s fourth-largest economy. The unexpected announcement late Tuesday sparked a confrontation with the parliament, which opposed his efforts to prohibit political activities and impose media censorship. Armed troops forcibly entered the … Continue reading South Korean lawmakers are calling for President Yoon’s impeachment after he reversed his stance on martial law

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Philippine military chief Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr. left, greets US soldiers beside a HIMARS rocket launcher on display during the Asian Defense and Security Exhibition.
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U.S. and Japan have launched a new missile strategy to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan

A U.S. initiative to position advanced missile systems on a Japanese island chain near Taiwan is eliciting strong reactions from both China and its ally Russia. According to a report by Kyodo News on Sunday, which referenced unnamed sources, the United States is formulating a collaborative military strategy with Japan to deploy High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and additional weaponry to Japan’s Nansei islands. … Continue reading U.S. and Japan have launched a new missile strategy to counter a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan

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Putin warned the West: withdraw support for Ukraine or face Russia

Vladimir Putin’s hypersonic missile conveyed a clear warning to the West regarding Ukraine: withdraw your support, or face the possibility of Russia targeting U.S. and British military installations. On Thursday, Russia launched a new intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile named “Oreshnik,” or Hazel Tree, aimed at Ukraine. This action was described by Putin as a direct retaliation for Ukrainian attacks on Russian territory using U.S. and … Continue reading Putin warned the West: withdraw support for Ukraine or face Russia

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Smoke billows over southern Lebanon, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces
DISPUTES

Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

The Biden administration is set to make a final effort to secure difficult agreements aimed at resolving the conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. However, the potential election of Donald Trump may diminish Washington’s ability to influence Israel and other regional stakeholders before he assumes office. Senior U.S. officials, who have been actively engaged in peace talks across the Middle East for several months, are now … Continue reading Trump could weaken Biden’s efforts to persuade Israel and regional players to resolve conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon

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