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U.S. Vows to Continue Patrols Near China and Urges Nuclear Talks
Speeches by two top officials illustrated the depth of concern over the rift between the nations. China called it provocation.
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Ukraine’s counteroffensive promises to be deadly. These recruits signed up anyway.
As Ukrainian commanders gear up for a pivotal counteroffensive to push Russian forces back in Ukraine’s war, 23-year-old Vadym, a…
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China Investing in Open-Source Intelligence Collection on the U.S.
A new report outlines Chinese efforts to mine public information from the Pentagon, think tanks and private companies to gain…
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Battered by War, Sudan Faces Many Possible Paths — None Good
As American-led peace efforts flounder, experts warn that Sudan risks spiraling into a state of anarchy akin to its most…
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Zelensky, Citing Equipment Gaps, Says It’s Too Soon for Counteroffensive
Ukraine’s president played down the chance of an imminent military move, but the claim was greeted with some skepticism.
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What is Victory Day in Russia, and why is it so significant?
Victory Day, celebrating the Soviet Union’s vanquishing of Nazi Germany in 1945, is Russia’s most important secular holiday, although it…
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The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from…
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Biden to Name Air Force Chief to Top Military Post, Officials Say
The appointment of Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. would mean that the top two Pentagon leadership positions would be inhabited…
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Seeing Opportunities, World Powers Take Sides in Sudan War
Even before its two leading generals went to war last week, “everyone wanted a chunk of Sudan,” an expert said…
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Sudan Erupts in Chaos: Who Is Battling for Control and Why It Matters
The strategically important country in northeastern Africa has been consumed by turmoil after overthrowing a dictator in 2019, with plans…