Politics
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Jul- 2024 -30 July
US Sanctions Firms in China, Iran for Aiding Tehran’s Drone Program
The US sanctioned five people and seven companies in China and Iran, accusing them of aiding Tehran's ballistic missile and drone programs.
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29 July
Polish MPs Allow Security Forces to Use Arms With Impunity
Polish lawmakers voted to allow the security forces to use lethal weapons with impunity in response to active threats, including at the Belarus border.
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17 July
China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes
China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.
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17 July
Trump Says Taiwan ‘Should Pay’ US for Defense Against China
Trump said Taiwan "should pay" the US for defense, casting doubt on the relationship between Washington and Taipei should he be re-elected.
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10 July
Enhancing AUKUS: The Strategic Case for Including South Korea
Including South Korea in AUKUS would bolster the collective defense posture against rising regional threats and enhance the strategic balance in East Asia.
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9 July
Sweden Asks NATO to Focus More on China to Win US Support
Sweden called for NATO to step up efforts on China as a way to ensure support from the US, where presidential candidate Trump has loudly criticized the alliance.
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8 July
Philippines and Japan Sign Key Defense Pact
The Philippines and Japan signed a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.
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5 July
NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition
NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.
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Jun- 2024 -28 June
Philippines, Japan to Hold Security Talks Next Month
Japan and the Philippines will hold high-level defense talks next month, Manila said, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of an increasingly confrontational China.
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27 June
Serbia and Kosovo Talks Collapse Despite EU Efforts
A European Union bid to revive stalled negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo fell through, with Serbia's president and the Kosovo prime minister failing to meet as planned.
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