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President Joe Biden speaks during the United Nations General Assembly
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Biden authorized $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan

U.S. President Joe Biden authorized $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan on Sunday, according to the White House. This decision represents the latest effort by the United States to enhance the island’s military capabilities amid escalating tensions with China. Despite lacking formal diplomatic relations, the United States remains Taiwan’s primary international supporter and arms supplier. China has consistently urged Washington to cease its arms … Continue reading Biden authorized $567 million in defense assistance for Taiwan

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Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un
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Kim Yo-jong stated that US $8 billion military aid to Ukraine is a significant error

North Korea, facing allegations of illicitly supplying arms to Russia, declared on Sunday that the U.S. military assistance of $8 billion to Ukraine constitutes “an incredible mistake” and is a dangerous provocation against the nuclear-armed Russia. President Joe Biden unveiled this new aid package during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy‘s visit to Washington, aimed at enhancing Ukraine’s defense capabilities, including the provision of longer-range weaponry to … Continue reading Kim Yo-jong stated that US $8 billion military aid to Ukraine is a significant error

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A military vehicle with a laser transits during an Israeli raid in Jenin, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank
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Israel secured $8.7 billion military aid package from US

On Thursday, Israel announced that it has secured an $8.7 billion aid package from the United States aimed at bolstering its military operations and preserving its qualitative military superiority in the region. This package comprises $3.5 billion allocated for urgent wartime procurement, which has already been received and designated for vital military acquisitions, along with $5.2 billion intended for air defense systems, including the Iron … Continue reading Israel secured $8.7 billion military aid package from US

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U.S. military aid packages to Ukraine have been slashed amid concerns that the Pentagon is running out of stockpiles

Recent months have seen a reduction in the size of US military aid packages for Ukraine, primarily due to the diminishing stockpiles of weapons and equipment that the Pentagon is prepared to send from its own reserves. This change arises from concerns regarding the potential effects on US military readiness, as domestic arms manufacturers strive to meet the substantial demand generated by the ongoing conflict … Continue reading U.S. military aid packages to Ukraine have been slashed amid concerns that the Pentagon is running out of stockpiles

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