Politics
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Jul- 2023 -4 July
NATO Chief Stoltenberg’s Mandate Extended to 2024
NATO's members extended the tenure of alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg for one year, after struggling to find a replacement in the shadow of Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Jun- 2023 -29 June
Cuba, Russia Envisage Technical-Military Cooperation
Allies Cuba and Russia, both targets of Western sanctions, intend to pursue closer "technical-military" cooperation.
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27 June
Australia Heeds Taiwan Request, Installs Military Attache in Taipei
The Australian government has appointed a director of strategic affairs to its de facto embassy in Taiwan to facilitate engagement between the two countries.
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20 June
Blinken Says China Promised Not to Send Arms to Russia
US Secretary of State Blinken said China had renewed promises not to send arms to Russia to fight in Ukraine, although he voiced concern at the actions of private Chinese firms.
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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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