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Biden Signs Foreign Aid Bill—How Many US Troops Are in Taiwan?
The 2024 NDAA greenlit a greater role for the United States in preparing Taiwan's troops for battle.
Ukrainian Fighter Jet Downs Russian Drone with Air-to-Air Missile: Video
Video footage purporting to show a Ukrainian MiG-29 shooting down a reconnaissance UAV has been viewed nearly 200,000 times.
China Defends its Involvement in Antigua after Newsweek Article
China's involvement in Antigua has always been for the benefit of its people and is not targeted at any other country, the embassy spokesperson said.
US Sends Antony Blinken to China Amid Geopolitical Tensions
America's top diplomat is there to press China on a range of sensitive issues, from trade practices to Russia.
Ukraine Video Shows Russia's BUK Missile System Annihilated in Blast
"The Buk-M1 didn't have time to launch a single missile—it was promptly destroyed," Kyiv's military said.
Cuba Will Pursue China Ties 'to Maximum Extent' But Rules Out Military Base
"We don't know of any hostile act against the U.S. by China in the region," Deputy Foreign Minister de Cossío tells Newsweek.
Iran Needs 'One Week' To Build Nuclear Weapon, Official Claims
Javad Karimi-Ghodousi also warned Iran could increase its missile range to more than 10,000 kilometers.
Putin Ally Draws Red Line for 'Legitimate Targets' in NATO Country
Polish President Andrzej Duda admits his country and the U.S. have discussed hosting nuclear weapons for "some time."
Man 'Staggered' As Lost Card Found on Antarctic Seafloor 2,400 Miles Away
The card remained with NIWA for eight more years after its discovery until they finally tracked McCaw down.
Russian Military Planes Intercepted in Sea of Japan
Japan has intercepted a Russian spy plane in its northern seas for the second time this year.
NATO Members 'Chasing Shadows' With Spying Cases, China Says
Germany and the United Kingdom each made high-profile arrests this week related to suspected espionage for China.
Russian Losses Fast Approaching Four Grim Milestones: Kyiv
Moscow's forces continue to suffer high losses of four kinds of equipment, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
Chinese Warships Permanently Deployed at New Overseas Naval Base
An expert believes the five-month-long presence of the Chinese naval vessels at Cambodia's Ream Naval Base is the beginning of the permanent deployment.
Russia Deploying Three Cruise Missile Carriers to Mediterranean Sea: Kyiv
Moscow has been deploying ships in the Mediterranean Sea to expand its military presence in other regions, Kyiv said.
Russian State TV Threatens to Attack Two NATO Nations
Kremlin propagandist Vladimir Solovyov proposed attacking NATO members France and Poland on channel Russia-1.
Russia Suffers Deadliest Day in Weeks: Kyiv
Moscow's forces appear to be taking heavy casualties in their grinding push along the eastern front in Ukraine.
What Is Paveway IV? NATO Ally Hands Kyiv Laser-Guided JDAM-Style Bombs
Ukrainian jets "need longer-range weapons like the Paveway IV so they can strike from outside the danger zone," military expert David Hambling told Newsweek.
NATO General Mocks Russia's Nuclear Move: 'Absurd'
Finnish Major General Harri Ohra-aho said Russia's deployment of Iskander missile systems "won't change anything."
Long-Range ATACMS Secretly Handed to Ukraine Loom over Crimea Bridge
The long-range ATACMS will help Kyiv reach far behind the frontlines into Moscow-controlled territory to strike at key Russian assets.
Russia Spooks US With Space Nukes Pivot
"The United States assesses that Russia is developing a new satellite carrying a nuclear device," said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.
'Incredibly Rare' Prehistoric Finds May Have Marked Path To Afterlife
An archaeological survey has uncovered numerous previously unknown monuments, including five rare Neolithic structures.
Chinese Vessels Detected Massing Near US-Led Military Exercise
A maritime expert says he suspects China is putting on a display of force for the U.S.-Philippine exercise.