Politics
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Jul- 2023 -10 July
Hurdle to Ukraine NATO Membership Dropped as Leaders Gather
A key hurdle to Ukraine's membership of NATO was lifted as leaders gathered for a summit in Lithuania and Kyiv claimed it had made advances near Bakhmut.
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10 July
Top US Marine Corps Job Unfilled as Senator Stalls Nominations
The head of the US Marine Corps steps down, leaving the service without a confirmed leader as America's political feud over abortion hampers the approval of scores of military nominees.
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4 July
NATO Chief Stoltenberg’s Mandate Extended to 2024
NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Jun- 2023 -29 June
Cuba, Russia Envisage Technical-Military Cooperation
Allies Cuba and Russia, both targets of Western sanctions, intend to pursue closer "technical-military" cooperation.
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27 June
Australia Heeds Taiwan Request, Installs Military Attache in Taipei
The Australian government has appointed a director of strategic affairs to its de facto embassy in Taiwan to facilitate engagement between the two countries.
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20 June
Blinken Says China Promised Not to Send Arms to Russia
US Secretary of State Blinken said China had renewed promises not to send arms to Russia to fight in Ukraine, although he voiced concern at the actions of private Chinese firms.
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19 June
N. Korea Ruling Party Slams Failed Satellite Launch
North Korea's ruling party slammed a recent failed satellite launch in a high-level meeting, "bitterly" criticizing the officials responsible.
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16 June
Russia, Algeria Tighten ‘Strategic’ Ties
President Putin and Algerian President Tebboune pledged to deepen their two countries' "strategic partnership" as the Kremlin seeks to pivot Russia towards Asia and Africa.
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16 June
NATO Weighs Extending Stoltenberg Term
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said it was up to alliance members to decide if they want to replace him, as they weigh further extending his nine years in charge.
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14 June
Erdogan Dampens Hopes of Sweden Joining NATO in July
Turkish President Erdogan rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before July.
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