44 h. ago Putin visits Russia’s Kursk region, wants it ‘fully liberated’ from Ukraine forces

Kyiv hints it is pulling troops back amid Russian advances, despite having hoped to use its hold on area as a bargaining chip in peace talks.

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44 h. ago Putin visits Kursk, orders army to eject last Ukrainian troops from Russian territory

Russia’s president makes his first visit to the region since Ukraine launched its shock counteroffensive in August.

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7 d. ago Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada to boost military ties

The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China.

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1 week ago ‘All set’: Trump goes ahead with additional 10% tariffs on China imports

US president also says there ‘no room left for Mexico or Canada’ to make a deal before midnight.

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2 w. ago Why China is working so hard to boost military ties in Africa’s Sahel region

Why China is working so hard to boost military ties in Africa’s Sahel region  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week: special envoy Steve Witkoff

Ukraine’s President Zelensky had previously rejected US demands for US$500 billion in mineral wealth to repay US for wartime aid.

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3 w. ago More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy

China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

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