Politics
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Dec- 2023 -28 December
US Releases Final Package of Authorized Military Aid for Ukraine
The US government announced what it said was the last remaining package of weapons available for Ukraine under existing authorization, with Congress now needing to decide whether to keep supporting Kyiv's battle against Russian invasion.
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22 December
Tensions Rise Between Sudan Army and United Arab Emirates
For months, Sudan's army kept silent amid alleged Emirati interference in the country's civil war, but its anger has finally boiled over, leading to harsh exchanges between Khartoum and Abu Dhabi.
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18 December
Japan, ASEAN to Boost Maritime Security Ties With Eye on China
Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders agreed to boost maritime security cooperation in the face of Beijing's growing assertiveness.
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15 December
US Congress Passes Huge $886B Defense Budget for 2024
The US Congress approved a staggering defense budget of $886 billion for 2024, while also extending a controversial overseas electronic surveillance system widely used by US intelligence services.
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14 December
Venezuela, Guyana Leaders to Meet to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet for talks that analysts say could "de-escalate" tensions but will do little to resolve their countries' long-standing territorial dispute.
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8 December
Erdogan Links Sweden’s NATO Bid to F-16 Sale
President Erdogan made Turkey's ratification of Sweden's stalled NATO membership application conditional on the US Congress "simultaneously" approving Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets.
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7 December
Erdogan Pledges ‘New Era’ in Relations With Greece
Turkish President Erdogan pledged to open a "new era" in relations with historic rival Greece as he opened his first official visit to Athens since 2017.
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7 December
Australia, Papua New Guinea Announce Security Deal
Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China.
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4 December
Maldives Says India Has Agreed to Withdraw Troops
India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting an election promise.
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Nov- 2023 -28 November
Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
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