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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles speaks during a tour of the Sheffield Forgemasters site
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Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

Japanese forces are set to commence regular deployments in northern Australia as part of a military collaboration with Australia and the United States, announced Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles on Sunday. Currently, approximately 2,000 U.S. Marines are stationed in Darwin, the capital of the Northern Territory, for a six-month period each year, reflecting increasing apprehension among Washington and its allies regarding China’s expanding military influence … Continue reading Japanese forces will train with Australian and U.S. military personnel in Darwin

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India’s hypersonic missile test places it among an elite group of nations

India has announced the successful testing of a domestically developed long-range hypersonic missile, marking a significant milestone in its military advancements and joining a limited number of countries with this sophisticated technology. The global race for hypersonic weaponry is part of the strategic initiatives of several nations, including India, which is working to enhance its long-range missile capabilities alongside China, Russia, and the United States. … Continue reading India’s hypersonic missile test places it among an elite group of nations

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Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, APEC Summit, Lima, November 16, 2024.
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Xi announces collaboration with Trump’s team during his meeting with Biden in Peru

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his commitment on Saturday to collaborate with the incoming U.S. administration under Donald Trump during his final discussions with outgoing President Joe Biden. The talks addressed various issues, including cybercrime, trade, Taiwan, the South China Sea, and relations with Russia. Biden and Xi engaged in a two-hour meeting at the hotel where the Chinese leader was staying, coinciding with the … Continue reading Xi announces collaboration with Trump’s team during his meeting with Biden in Peru

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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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Trump’s pro-Israel cabinet choices have upset his Muslim voter base

U.S. Muslim leaders who previously backed Republican Donald Trump in response to the Biden administration’s support for Israel‘s actions in Gaza and Lebanon have expressed significant disappointment with his recent cabinet selections, according to Reuters. “Trump’s victory was partly due to our support, and we are dissatisfied with his choice for Secretary of State and other appointments,” stated Rabiul Chowdhury, a Philadelphia investor and co-founder … Continue reading Trump’s pro-Israel cabinet choices have upset his Muslim voter base

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Ukraine faces growing frontline challenges, while Russia is under significant pressure

The situation continues to deteriorate for Ukraine, as Moscow appears to hold the upper hand in various regions. Russia is advancing in critical areas along the eastern and southeastern frontlines, while simultaneously launching relentless aerial assaults on Ukrainian urban centers. Additionally, Moscow is gearing up for a counteroffensive in the Kursk region, where Ukraine achieved its only significant military victory this year. According to Ukrainian … Continue reading Ukraine faces growing frontline challenges, while Russia is under significant pressure

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a family photo opportunity by heads of the delegations at the 16th BRICS summit in Kazan
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Russia and China are deepening their relationship. What does this mean for India?

Russia and China, two vast neighboring nations occupying the largest expanse of land in Asia, share a multifaceted historical relationship marked by both competition and practical collaboration. Since the conclusion of World War II, their relationship has fluctuated significantly, heavily influenced by external factors. In response to the West’s coercive tactics—such as urging Russia to launch a military operation in Ukraine—Moscow has increasingly found common … Continue reading Russia and China are deepening their relationship. What does this mean for India?

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As Trump’s return approaches, China’s Xi critiques protectionism at APEC

As Donald Trump‘s potential return to the U.S. presidency casts a shadow over the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized on Friday the necessity of rejecting unilateralism and protectionism in favor of economic globalization. Xi’s remarks on protectionism at APEC provide insight into China’s strategy for positioning itself following Trump’s inauguration in January. Trump has committed to imposing tariffs … Continue reading As Trump’s return approaches, China’s Xi critiques protectionism at APEC

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Ukrainian forces train in trench warfare near World War I battlefields in France

Soldiers navigate through trenches enveloped in a yellow smoke haze, the sound of machine gunfire reverberating across the fields, while unseen drones drone overhead and voices shout in Ukrainian, “Watch out!” This scenario could easily be mistaken for the Donbas region of Ukraine, located 3,000 km (1,860 miles) away. However, approximately 2,000 Ukrainian conscripts and veterans are currently undergoing training in the muddy terrain of … Continue reading Ukrainian forces train in trench warfare near World War I battlefields in France

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Ukrainian President Zelenskiy advised Scholz to be cautious in talks with Putin, a Kyiv source said

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy advised German Chancellor Olaf Scholz against a phone conversation with Vladimir Putin on Friday, warning that it would diminish the Russian leader’s isolation and prolong the conflict, according to a source from Ukraine’s presidential office. A spokesperson for the German government stated that Scholz encouraged Putin to initiate discussions with Kyiv to pave the way for a “just and lasting peace.” … Continue reading Ukrainian President Zelenskiy advised Scholz to be cautious in talks with Putin, a Kyiv source said

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