Politics
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Jun- 2022 -23 June
EU Grants Candidate Status to Ukraine as US Ships Weapons
European Union leaders granted candidate status Thursday to Ukraine and Moldova in a strong show of support against Russia's invasion.
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23 June
Turkey May Consider Eurofighter Typhoon if F-16 Deal Fails: Report
Turkey reportedly may consider acquiring Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft if the country’s request to buy 40 American F-16s doesn’t go through.
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23 June
US Reps Introduce Bill to Train Ukrainian Pilots on American Aircraft
Two US Representatives introduced a bill last week to train Ukrainian fighter pilots on American aircraft.
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20 June
US, Marshall Islands Eye New Security Deal by Year End
The US and the Marshall Islands hope to reach a security deal before the end of the year, as Washington tries to counter growing Chinese influence in the region.
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10 June
For Pakistan, Ties With Israel Are the Way Forward
Despite severe domestic constraints, diplomatic ties with Israel are in the national interests of Pakistan.
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8 June
US Fears Turkey Will Launch New Offensive in Syria
The United States fears Turkey will launch a new offensive in northern Syria that Washington has warned against, a senior American diplomat said.
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May- 2022 -18 May
US Puts Full Weight Behind Sweden, Finland Bids to Join NATO
The US gave its full support for Sweden and Finland's bids to join NATO, promising to stand by them if threatened by Russia and pressing Turkey to not block their membership.
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5 May
Japan’s Ruling Party Proposes Counter-Strike Capabilities
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed the government develop "counterstrike capabilities" against enemy missile bases in a policy document.
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Apr- 2022 -21 April
Japan, New Zealand Plan Talks on Expanded Defense Cooperation
Japan and New Zealand announced negotiations to expand defense and security cooperation as they warned of regional challenges -- in a veiled reference to Beijing.
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19 April
Russia Struggling to Resupply Troops in Ukraine Due to Sanctions: Report
A senior US defense official has claimed that Russia is struggling to resupply its troops in Ukraine with new weapons and equipment.
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