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Head of Myanmar's military government visits close ally China for the first time since taking power
Myanmar's state media says the head of Myanmar’s military government embarked upon an official visit this week to China, the embattled Southeast Asian nation’s most important international allyWorld - ABC News - November 5 -
U.S. citizen arrested in Germany on suspicion of offering military intelligence to China
A U.S. citizen suspected of offering intelligence about the American military to China has been arrested in the German city of Frankfurt.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Germany says American contractor tried to pass China info on U.S. military
German authorities have arrested an American man they say tried to pass intelligence to China after working as a civilian contractor for the U.S. military.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
China's military flights near Taiwan up 300 percent
The Chinese military increased flights near Taiwan by 300 percent in the last five months, Gen. Kevin Schneider, commander of the U.S. Air Forces in the Indo-Pacific Command, told NBC News in an ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Russian defense official visits China's premier military showcase in a sign of unity
A top Russian defense official has attended China’s premier military showcase in a show of unity between the countries as Russia continues its invasion of UkraineWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Thune faces first Trump loyalty test
So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.Politics - Politico - 4 days ago -
Harris says US won't use military if Maduro does not leave office
Vice President Harris said in an interview set to air in full Wednesday that the U.S. would not use military force if Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro does not leave office. “Well, we’re not ...Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
Guns smuggled from the US are blamed for a surge in killings on more Caribbean islands
Officials are blaming illegal firearms for an increase or a record number of killings in a growing number of Caribbean islands this yearWorld - ABC News - November 13 -
Restart of Three Mile Island tests US appetite for nuclear revival
Legal threats, skills shortages and regulatory challenges complicate reopening of plant at site of nuclear accidentBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Porsche AG Sales Fall Amid Slow EV Market, China Woes
Porsche AG posted lower sales and operating profit as it faced challenges in China and a slower-than-expected shift to electric vehicles.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 25 -
China's Top Oil Companies Turn in Mixed Results Amid Weak Demand
State-controlled producer PetroChina posted lower profit and revenue, rounding out mixed results for the country’s big three oil companies.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 29 -
Australia to invest $12bn in missile manufacturing amid China’s rise
Canberra has prioritised domestic capabilities in defence strategy overhaul to meet ‘missile age’World - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Fewer diners, ice cream shops: Trump and Harris shift campaign strategies amid security threats
Trump and Harris have pulled back on stops at small businesses that are meant to feel more spontaneous, amid security concerns and reluctance from local owners.Top stories - NBC News - October 21 -
Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges allies to stop just ‘watching’ amid North Korea threat
Ukrainian president calls on countries to step in before troops sent to Russia by Pyongyang reach battlefield. Ukraine’s president urged allies to stop “watching” and take steps before North Korean ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Trump transition live updates: Dr. Oz tapped to run Medicare, Medicaid office
President-elect Donald Trump is continuing to announce his picks for top jobs inside his administration.Top stories - ABC News - 9 hours ago -
US Intel Says Insider Threats Are 'Likely' During the Election
A government memo viewed by WIRED states that insider threats “could derail or jeopardize a fair and transparent election process.”Tech - Wired - October 28 -
Trump- and Musk-fueled falsehoods and threats backdrop US election
Misinformation and Russian-linked vote curbing attempts over unfounded terrorist threats aim to disrupt US election. Americans went to the polls on Tuesday against a backdrop of misinformation – ...World - The Guardian - November 5 -
Bolton: Iranian threats on US officials a 'very major concern'
Former national security adviser John Bolton called Iranian threats against U.S. officials a "very major concern" during an interview with CNN's Kaitlan Collins on Friday. This comes after the ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Global carbon deal agreed even as US warns climate may be on ‘back burner’
Biden diplomat at COP29 says Trump’s election is ‘bitterly disappointing’ for those worried about global warmingBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Top House Democrat: Gabbard 'a national security threat' to US
Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), now a Republican and President-elect Trump’s ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Spain floods: searchers scour car parks and malls amid fears death toll will rise
Day after king and PM pelted by angry residents, search focuses on areas where people could have been trapped. Hundreds of civil and military emergency workers are searching shopping centres, ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Bad Bunny backs Harris after comedian's 'island of garbage' remarks at Trump rally
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny signaled his support for Vice President Kamala Harris moments after a speaker at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico 'a floating island of garbage.'Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
Turkey blocks exports of military-linked goods to Russia after US warning
Customs system no longer allows exporters to proceed with sensitive shipmentsBusiness - Financial Times - October 22 -
Meta Permits Its A.I. Models to Be Used for U.S. Military Purposes
The shift in policy, covering government agencies and contractors working on national security, is intended to promote “responsible and ethical” innovations, the company said.Tech - The New York Times - November 5 -
Tuberville: US military 'couldn't beat anybody right now'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said Monday that the U.S. military could not defeat any country in battle right now and called the armed services a "disaster." “We need to build our military up,” ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
US will not stop military aid to Israel over approach to Gaza
Washington satisfied by country’s aid efforts despite humanitarian groups warning people are being ‘starved’ in enclaveBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
US and Philippines sign a pact to secure shared military intelligence and weapons technology
The United States and the Philippines have signed an agreement to secure the exchange of highly confidential military intelligence and technology in key weapons the U.S. would provide to ManilaWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump confirms plan to declare national emergency, use military for mass deportations
President-elect Donald Trump is emphasizing his plan to declare a national emergency to carry out his campaign promise of mass deportations.Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Trump confirms mass deportation plans with use of military assets
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed he plans to declare a national immigration emergency and use military assets for a mass deportation program. Meanwhile, he continues to face criticism over ...Politics - NBC News - Yesterday
