Politics
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Dec- 2023 -15 December
US Congress Passes Huge $886B Defense Budget for 2024
The US Congress approved a staggering defense budget of $886 billion for 2024, while also extending a controversial overseas electronic surveillance system widely used by US intelligence services.
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14 December
Venezuela, Guyana Leaders to Meet to ‘De-escalate’ Tensions
The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana will meet for talks that analysts say could "de-escalate" tensions but will do little to resolve their countries' long-standing territorial dispute.
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8 December
Erdogan Links Sweden’s NATO Bid to F-16 Sale
President Erdogan made Turkey's ratification of Sweden's stalled NATO membership application conditional on the US Congress "simultaneously" approving Ankara's request for F-16 fighter jets.
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7 December
Erdogan Pledges ‘New Era’ in Relations With Greece
Turkish President Erdogan pledged to open a "new era" in relations with historic rival Greece as he opened his first official visit to Athens since 2017.
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7 December
Australia, Papua New Guinea Announce Security Deal
Australia clinched a security deal with Papua New Guinea, bolstering ties with a Pacific state that has been courted persistently by China.
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4 December
Maldives Says India Has Agreed to Withdraw Troops
India has agreed to withdraw its troops from the Maldives, the president of the strategically located archipelago has said, meeting an election promise.
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Nov- 2023 -28 November
Rutte Favorite to Be Next NATO Boss Despite Dutch Vote Shock
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is the clear front-runner to become NATO's next chief, even though a shock far-right win at elections in his homeland risks tarnishing his legacy.
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27 November
10 Taiwanese Soldiers Charged With Spying for China
Ten former and current Taiwanese military officers were indicted for allegedly spying for China, prosecutors said.
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24 November
UK, Turkey Sign Deal to Enhance Defense Partnership
The UK and Turkey have signed a statement of intent to work closely on improving their bilateral defense partnership and enhancing regional security.
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20 November
NATO Chief Warns of ‘Malign’ Russian Interference in Bosnia
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned of Russia's "malign" interference in Bosnia, saying Moscow's actions threatened the stability of the deeply divided Balkan country.
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