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China blasts Pentagon official's Taiwan visit, military ties

China has sharply criticized a visit to Taiwan by a senior Pentagon official and reaffirmed sanctions against Lockheed Martin and a unit of Raytheon for supplying military equipment to the self-governing island

The Independent UK · Feb 22, 2023

Biden says he'll back Ukraine as long as it takes. But some take aim at the price tag

Polls show a growing number of Americans feel the United States is giving too much aid to Ukraine. That's helped lead to calls for more scrutiny of how the aid is being used.

WEKU · Feb 20, 2023

Congress delegation visits Taiwan in tense US-China moment

A delegation of U.S. lawmakers has met with the head of Taiwan’s legislature as part of a five-day visit to the self-ruled island that comes as U.S.-China relations remain tense after weeks of trading accusations over a spy balloon

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2023

1st class of Ukraine fighters finishes advanced US training

The Pentagon says the first class of 635 Ukrainian fighters has finished a five-week advanced U.S. training course in Germany on sophisticated combat skills and armored vehicles that will be critical in the coming spring offensive against the Russians

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s newly unlocked access to a handful of additional bases in the Philippines will boost the United States’ ability to deter Chinese aggression while deepening collaboration with a key ally in the region.

Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023

Digested week: US’s ‘spy balloon’ explanation enough to spark panic

Plus, New Yorkers gawp at an owl living the high life and actors seeking the Oscars spotlight

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023

Pentagon was aware of suspected spy balloons during Trump admin, report says

Former Trump national security adviser says balloon shot down on 4 February was unprecedented

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Ohio Train Derailment Is Another Excuse for Mudslinging and Conspiracy Theorizing

Plus: Did the Pentagon shoot down a hobby radio balloon?, Kentucky abortion ban can be enforced, and more...

Reason · Feb 17, 2023

Lawmakers eye opportunities as Philippines base access expands - Roll Call

Lawmakers say the Pentagon’s new access to additional bases in the Philippines will boost its ability to deter Chinese aggression.

Roll Call · Feb 17, 2023

First Thing: latest objects shot down over US not linked to China, Biden says

‘Private companies’ conclusion likely to fuel criticism that downings were overreaction amid pressure over initial balloon discovery. Plus, there may be a reason you want to sleep more in winter

The Guardian - UK · Feb 17, 2023