Politics
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Mar- 2023 -21 March
Xi, Putin Hail ‘New Era’ of Ties in United Front Against West
The leaders of China and Russia hailed a "new era" in their relationship as Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing's proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.
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Feb- 2023 -27 February
Algeria and Russia Aim to Boost Military Ties
The head of Algeria's army hosted Russia's top security official to discuss boosting their military ties, the defense ministry in Algiers said.
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Dec- 2022 -28 December
Israel’s Netanyahu Names Ex-General Yoav Galant as Defense Minister
Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu has named former general Yoav Galant as defense minister in his upcoming cabinet.
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28 December
Russia Backs Serbia as Kosovo Tensions Soar
The Kremlin said Russia "supports" its ally Serbia amid the Balkan country's increasingly strained relations with neighboring Kosovo over recent shootings and blockades.
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20 December
US Senate OKs $858B Defense Act With Billions in Taiwan, Ukraine Aid
The US Senate passed a record $858 billion in defense spending for 2023, authorizing billions in military assistance for Ukraine and Taiwan.
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16 December
S. Korea to Form Defense Innovation Committee
South Korea has agreed to establish a defense innovation committee to bolster the military through cutting-edge technologies.
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7 December
UK Weighs Boosting Military Aid to Taiwan
The British government is considering expanding its military assistance to Taiwan amid heightened tensions with China.
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7 December
Vietnam, Cuba Ink Enhanced Defense Pact
Vietnamese defense chief Luong Cuong and his Cuban counterpart Víctor Rojo Ramos signed an agreement to bolster their bilateral defense ties.
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Nov- 2022 -17 November
Philippines to Expedite US Defense Agreement on Base Access
The Philippines will expedite the implementation of a defense agreement with the US that permits American forces to access local military sites on a rotational basis.
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Oct- 2022 -3 October
Burkina Junta Leader Resigns, Flees After Coup
Burkina Faso's junta leader agreed to step down two days after army officers announced his ouster in a coup that sparked internal unrest and international condemnation.
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