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Trump says US committed to NATO’s mutual defense pledge
US President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States remained committed to NATO's mutual defense pledge, after he failed...
Canada Unveils New Defence Policy
The Government of Canada is committed to strongly supporting our women and men in uniform. The new defence policy released...
2018 Budget Request for European Reassurance Initiative Grows to $4.7 Billion
The Defense Department's fiscal year 2018 budget request includes nearly $4.8 billion for the European Reassurance Initiative to enhance deterrence...
US gives Philippines anti-terror weapons
The United States on Monday (Jun 5) gave the Philippines hundreds of machine guns, pistols and grenade launchers, which a...
Russian warship, sub fire cruise missiles at IS in Syria
A Russian warship and submarine have fired cruise missiles at Islamic State group targets around Palmyra in Syria from the...
Russia relaxes economic sanctions, visa rules on Turkey
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree relaxing some restrictions on Turkey over business and visa-free entry imposed...
New Trump attack on Germany widens transatlantic rift
The transatlantic diplomatic rift widened on Tuesday as US President Donald Trump responded to criticism from Chancellor Angela Merkel with...
US begins sending arms to Kurdish fighters in Syria
The United States on Tuesday began providing small arms to Kurdish fighters battling the Islamic State group in northern Syria,...
China’s UN envoy says ‘no reason’ not to talk with North Korea
China's UN ambassador said Tuesday that there was "no reason" to refuse dialogue with North Korea despite a series of...
US grants Israel extra defence aid: Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Washington has added tens of millions of dollars in extra defence aid for Israel, a...
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