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Pentagon to supply prohibited landmines to Ukraine

Outgoing US President Joe Biden has made the decision to supply anti-personnel landmines to Ukraine, as reported by various news organizations on Tuesday, referencing unnamed American officials. The White House reportedly believes that these weapons will assist Ukraine in “blunting” the progress of Russian forces. This decision follows Biden’s recent authorization for the use of long-range ATACMS missiles within Russian territory, a policy change that … Continue reading Pentagon to supply prohibited landmines to Ukraine

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, APEC Summit, Lima, November 16, 2024
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Biden and Xi convene in Peru as the Trump era approaches

Joe Biden held his final meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping as U.S. president on Saturday, aiming to ease tensions ahead of Donald Trump‘s inauguration. However, this objective was complicated by new disputes regarding cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, and Russia. The two leaders convened at a hotel where Xi was staying during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Lima, Peru, marking their first discussions in seven … Continue reading Biden and Xi convene in Peru as the Trump era approaches

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Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

U.S., Japanese, and South Korean naval forces conducted joint exercises in East Asian waters on Thursday, marking their most intricate and final drills before President Joe Biden transfers one of his key national security initiatives to Donald Trump. The Freedom Edge naval exercise, led by the USS George Washington carrier and its accompanying jet fighters, took place in waters south of the Korean Peninsula and … Continue reading Amid a potential new Trump term, Japan and South Korea are joining the U.S. in a naval exercise in Asia

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