"China and Singapore have pledged to step up military exchanges, including joint anti-terrorism and naval drills, in the latest sign of improved ties between the two countries." Source: China, …
Stoltenberg confirmed for two more years as NATO head
"NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg has been renewed for another two-year term as leader of the alliance." Source: Stoltenberg confirmed for two more years as NATO head …
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Ahmadinejad moves to target influential Iranian political family
"Once again, Iran’s former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has made headlines following his controversial remarks targeting judiciary chief Ayatollah Sadegh Amoli Larijani and his brother, parliament …
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Trump Jr. to appear before Senate Intelligence Committee Wednesday
"Donald Trump Jr. will meet behind closed doors with Senate Intelligence Committee investigators on Wednesday morning as part of their investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, …
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South Korea’s arms sales hit record high, says Swedish think tank
"South Korea’s arms sales hit record levels last year, pushed by the continuous military threat from North Korea, complicated relations with China and a government decision to increase domestic arms …
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Turkey snubs NATO allies and buys missile systems from Russia
"Turkey aims to finalize a deal to purchase S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia in the coming week, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday." Source: Turkey snubs NATO …
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Russia Jails Estonian Businessman For 12 Years For Espionage
"A Russian court has convicted an Estonian businessman of espionage and sentenced him to 12 years in prison." Source: Russia Jails Estonian Businessman For 12 Years For Espionage …
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US officials fear North Korea building biological weapons amid signs of microbe production
“US officials have warned that North Korea’s suspected biological weapons programme poses a growing threat amid heightened tensions on the Korean peninsula." Source: US officials fear North Korea …
Japan confirms long-range missile interest in an about-face
"In a remarkable turnaround, Japan’s defense minister has now said the country is looking to acquire air-launched standoff missiles, just three days after telling reporters at a news conference that …
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Chinese Military Veterans Detained, Beaten in Beijing After Pension Petition
"Authorities in the Chinese capital have detained and beaten a group of People's Liberation Army (PLA) veterans after they petitioned the central government over a lack of pension and other retirement …
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