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China biggest security challenge to US, but Russia is a potential nuclear threat

WASHINGTON — In a newly released defense strategy plan, the Biden administration says China remains the most dangerous security threat to the U.S. but that “for the first time,” Washington faces two possible nuclear conflicts with that country and Russia. The review released Thursday will guide the future size and…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 27, 2022

‘Pacing challenge’: US defence strategy focuses on China

In report outlining threats, Pentagon describes China as the most ‘comprehensive and serious challenge’ to US security.

Al Jazeera · Oct 27, 2022

DOD strategy reports show rising nuclear tensions - Roll Call

Documents reveal growing U.S. military focus on adjusting policies, plans and programs to respond to Russian threats to use nuclear weapons.

Roll Call · Oct 27, 2022

The Loop: Medibank reveals full extent of cyber attack, Kanye West no longer a billionaire after Adidas deal scrapped

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · Oct 25, 2022

Russia notifies U.S. it will carry out expected nuclear drills

Russia has notified the United States about its plans to carry out annual exercises of its nuclear forces, the U.S. government said on Tuesday, a move that Washington said lowers the risk of miscalculation at a time of "reckless" Russian nuclear rhetoric.

Reuters · Oct 25, 2022

How Elon Musk became a powerful player in geopolitics

Private space companies are meeting — and often exceeding — the capabilities of governments.

Axios · Oct 25, 2022

What's the US military doing in Africa?

“Keep your eye on Africa," journalist warns

Salon · Oct 25, 2022

Pentagon chief tells Russia's Shoigu he rejects any Russian pretext for escalation

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu in a phone call on Sunday that he "rejected any pretext for Russian escalation" in Ukraine, the Pentagon said.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Weapons shortages could mean hard calls for Ukraine's allies

Weapons stockpile shortages across Europe could force hard choices as Ukraine’s allies balance their own needs at home with the needs of Ukraine in its fight against Russia

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022

Russia-Ukraine war live: Russia launches 36 rockets in ‘massive attack’; power outages in central and western Ukraine after shelling – as it happened

Ukrainian president says most missiles fired overnight were shot down; over 1 million people without electricity after attacks on power stations

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022