Politics
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Jun- 2023 -7 June
Rwanda Unveils Major Military Shakeup
Rwanda's president has embarked on a major shakeup of the country's military with the appointment of a new defense minister, army chief, and head of internal security.
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7 June
Blinken Eyes Trip to China as Tensions Ease
US Secretary of State Blinken is likely to reschedule an aborted visit to China in the coming weeks as the two powers try again to put a cap on tensions.
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1 June
US, Japan Modernizing Military Alliance: Austin
The US and Japan are working to modernize their military alliance in the face of threats from China, North Korea, and Russia.
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May- 2023 -24 May
US, Micronesia Sign New Security Deal
The United States said it had reached a deal with Micronesia to extend decades-old political and security ties.
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18 May
China Fines Comedy Firm $2M Over Army Joke
Chinese authorities fined a comedy company millions of yuan after its member made an oblique joke about the People's Liberation Army during a stand-up act.
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17 May
Azerbaijan Makes Arrests Over Fresh Coup Plot Blamed on Iran
Azerbaijan arrested at least nine of its nationals, suspected of being linked to Iranian secret services and of plotting a coup and assassinations.
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15 May
US to Counter Russian Disinformation on Ukraine With AI Tool
The US State Department has developed an AI-based online tool to counter Russian disinformation on the Ukraine war.
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15 May
South African Military Delegation Visiting Moscow
The commander of South Africa's ground forces is in Moscow for talks days after Washington accused Pretoria of secretly providing arms to Russia.
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3 May
Iran’s Raisi Praises Assad ‘Victory’ on Landmark Syria Visit
Iranian President Raisi hailed Syria's Assad for overcoming sanctions and achieving "victory" in the country's 12-year-long civil war.
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Apr- 2023 -25 April
Russia Hosts Talks With Iran, Syria, Turkey
Russia's defense minister hosted four-way talks aimed at normalizing ties between Ankara and Damascus, which were severed at the start of Syria's civil war in 2011.
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