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Taiwan's Executive Yuan originally proposed a US$39.6 billion (NT$1.25 trillion) special defense budget, but in May the Legislative Yuan reduced it to US$24.7 billion (NT$780 billion). The approved package did not include funding for the commercial procurement or commissioned production of unmanned systems, CNA reported. To continue developing Taiwan's uncrewed
World Remembers Gorbachev, the Late Soviet Leader Who Ended the Cold War
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Andean Community Nations Push for Venezuela, Chile, Argentina to Join Bloc
The presidents of the nations making up the Andean Community — Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia —...
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German Economy Minister: ‘Bitter Reality’ is Russia Will Not Resume Gas Supply
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Japan’s Kishida Pledges $30 Billion in African Aid at Tunis Summit
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Serbians March on Orthodox Holiday in Belgrade Against Planned EuroPride Event
Thousands of opponents of a European gay pride event to be hosted by Belgrade held demonstrations in...
Poland signs $5.8 billion contract for South Korean arms
Two South Korean companies have agreed a $5.76 billion deal with Poland to export tanks and howitzers...
California Board Votes to Phase Out Gasoline-only Cars in State by 2035
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted Thursday (August 25) to adopt sweeping regulations to...
Xi’s Political Status Intact After Beidaihe, But Crises Deepen Ahead of Party Congress
Political analysis On Aug. 16, Chinese leader Xi Jinping went on an inspection tour of Jinzhou...