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Biden and Sunak to focus on Ukraine, economy in UK White House visit
The leaders’ Oval Office talks are expected to cover the war in Ukraine, China, economic security, artificial intelligence and more.
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Flashpoints
Afghan soldier who helped the US weathers uncertainty in asylum bid
A former Afghan intelligence officer who fled the Taliban after sharing information with American soldiers is now in Texas, where his future is uncertain.
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Military service key factor in 3 decades of extremist attacks
One-quarter of all extremism-driven mass casualty attacks and plots from 1990 through 2022 were devised by perpetrators with military backgrounds.
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NATO prepares unprecedented air exercise in show of force to Russia
Germany is preparing to host the biggest air deployment exercise in NATO's history, intended to impress allies and potential adversaries such as Russia.
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A frayed refugee system creates obstacles for Afghans in Texas
The refugee system in Texas and nationally is still recovering from major cuts. The latest casualty is Texas’ largest resettlement agency.
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Ukraine dam collapse triggers emergency as Moscow and Kyiv trade blame
The dam collapse has triggered floods, endangering Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and threatening drinking water supplies.
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US releases video showing close-call with Chinese destroyer
The United States military has released video of what it called an “unsafe” Chinese maneuver in the Taiwan Strait.
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US defense secretary discusses upgrading India ties to counter China
The U.S. Defense Secretary discussed upgrading partnership with India as both countries grapple with China’s economic rise and rising belligerence.
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Russia claims Ukraine is attacking; Kyiv calls that disinformation
Kyiv authorities didn’t confirm the attacks Monday and suggested the claims that major battles are underway were a Russian misinformation ruse.
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What are disinformation and extremism? And why should troops be aware?
An overview of disinformation and extremism and the debate surrounding their spread among military and veteran communities.
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Ukraine keeps up pressure in Bakhmut after Russian victory declaration
Russian forces declared victory in the eastern city last month, but Ukrainian defenders aren’t retreating.
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China’s defense minister defends country’s response to ‘provocation’
Li questioned why foreign jets and naval vessels were operating so close to China and said foreign militaries should “mind your own business.”
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Milley: tanks, F-16s coming, but not in time for Ukraine offensive
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley says Ukrainian forces are training on Abrams tanks and US is working on agreements to train them on F-16s.
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Blinken says no Ukraine cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal
In a speech in Finland, Blinken said a cease-fire without Russia’s withdrawal would simply “freeze current lines in place.”
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China Ukraine envoy urges allies to ‘stop sending weapons’ to Kyiv
China Ukraine envoy's appeal comes as Washington and its European allies are ramping up supplies of missiles, tanks and other weapons to Ukrainian forces.
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White House wants to engage Russia on nuclear arms control post-treaty
The Biden administration is ready to talk to Russia without conditions about a future nuclear arms control framework.
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China responds to US complaint over aircraft intercept
The U.S. military said a Chinese J-16 fighter jet pilot flew in front of the nose of the RC-135 conducting routine operations in international airspace.
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