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27 July

Staff Writer With AFP

China Says US Will ‘Bear All Consequences’ if Pelosi Visits Taiwan

China warned Wednesday that Washington would "bear the consequences" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan.

21 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Turkey Says It ‘Never Asks Permission’ for Syria Campaigns

Turkey warned that it did not need anyone's permission to conduct a new military offensive against suspected Kurdish militants in Syria.

8 July

Joe Saballa

China Weapons Acquisition Five Times Faster Than US: Defense Official

China is acquiring high-end military weapons and equipment five to six times faster than the US, according to an American defense official.

7 July

Joe Saballa

Ex-US Official Warns Australia Against Sending Weapons to Ukraine

A former military official in the US has warned Australia against its plan of sending weapons to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion.

5 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Spain Govt Bitterly Split Over Upping Military Spend

The release of a billion euros for the army has split Spain's ruling coalition, with left-wing hardliners Podemos opposing the defense budget increases promised to NATO by Socialist PM Sanchez.

1 July

Staff Writer With AFP

Erdogan Warns Turkey May Still Block Nordic NATO Drive

Turkish President Erdogan told Sweden and Finland that he could still block their drives to join NATO if they fail to implement a new accession deal with Ankara.

1 July