Politics
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Jun- 2023 -19 June
N. Korea Ruling Party Slams Failed Satellite Launch
North Korea's ruling party slammed a recent failed satellite launch in a high-level meeting, "bitterly" criticizing the officials responsible.
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16 June
Russia, Algeria Tighten ‘Strategic’ Ties
President Putin and Algerian President Tebboune pledged to deepen their two countries' "strategic partnership" as the Kremlin seeks to pivot Russia towards Asia and Africa.
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16 June
NATO Weighs Extending Stoltenberg Term
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said it was up to alliance members to decide if they want to replace him, as they weigh further extending his nine years in charge.
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14 June
Erdogan Dampens Hopes of Sweden Joining NATO in July
Turkish President Erdogan rebuffed growing international pressure on Ankara to ratify Sweden's NATO membership bid before July.
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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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