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There's a long history of tension between China and Taiwan and the global ramifications of this are complicated. Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on the situation.

Ukraine started its counteroffensive in Kherson province by cutting off Russian supply lines to its forward positions.

The US-made system has struck Russia’s advance and is the weapon of choice on NATO’s eastern flank.

US-made precision rockets have given Ukraine forces a major battlefield boost since they were introduced in June, tilting the balance against the Russians and possibly forcing Moscow to pause its offensive, experts said. Since mid-June, using the Himars missile systems, Ukraine has destroyed more than 20 major Russian ammunition depots…