Biden warns China against invading Taiwan, vows US military defence
by Sebastian Smith and Tomohiro Osaki Agence France Presse TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- President Joe Biden vowed Monday that…
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Rattled by Russia, Finns flock to military training
by Elias Huuhtanen © Agence France-Presse Santahamina, FINLAND (AFP) -- On a windy military island off Helsinki, people from…
4 years ago
Chile defense minister’s home robbed, presidential car stolen
SANTIAGO, Chile (AFP) -- The home of Chilean Defense Minister Maya Fernandez was robbed by attackers who beat her…
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Russians ‘pushed away’ from Kharkiv as Washington boosts aid
by David Stout with Dmitry Zaks in Kramatorsk Agence France Presse Ukraine said Wednesday it was pushing Russian troops away…
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China stages second-largest air incursion into Taiwan defence zone this year
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- China sent 18 warplanes including fighters and bombers into Taiwan's air defence zone on Friday,…
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Pentagon denies helping Ukraine ‘target’ Russian generals
by Paul Handley © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Defense Department denied Thursday that…
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Russia practises nuclear-capable missile strikes: ministry
MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) -- Russia on Wednesday said its forces had practised simulated nuclear-capable missile strikes in the western…
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US, Philippines to hold their ‘largest-ever’ war games
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- The Philippines and the United States will kick off the largest-ever joint military drills in…
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Norway boosts military spending by over 300 million euros: official
OSLO, Norway (AFP) -- Norway on Friday announced it would provide an additional 3 billion Norwegian kroner (308 million euros)…
4 years ago
Pushing towards Kyiv, Russia plans to ‘decapitate’ Ukraine government
The Russian military has gained complete air superiority in Ukraine and is closing in on the capital Kyiv, intending to…
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US B-52 bombers arrive in Britain for exercises
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The US Air Force announced Thursday a set of B-52 strategic bombers had landed in…
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Indonesia to buy French warplanes as Paris boosts Asia alliances
by Lucie Godeau Agence France Presse JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Indonesia on Thursday ordered 42 Rafale fighter jets from…
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