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Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is committed to work with U.S. allies and those in the region as they face challenges from China and its ally North Korea, which is pursuing an illicit nuclear weapons program.
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Marine veteran, once held in Iranian jail, fights espionage claims
Amir Hekmati said in a sworn statement that allegations he sought to sell out to Iran are ridiculous and offensive.
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North Korea criticizes US-South Korean military drills, issues warning before allies meet
Kim Yo Jong’s statement Tuesday was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues.
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US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
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2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings meant to reaffirm America’s commitment to the region.
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China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
The Cabinet members’ Asia trip is intended to restore what Biden hopes will be a calming and even-keeled approach to ties with Tokyo and Seoul.
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Afghan official says security forces can hold their own against Taliban if US troops withdraw
Afghanistan’s interior minister said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if U.S. troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban.
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Biden’s cost-sharing deal for keeping US troops in South Korea points to a swift shift on alliances
President Donald Trump had demanded South Korea pay billions more to keep American troops on its soil.
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US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020
Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.
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Seoul agrees to pay more for hosting American troops in 2021
Overall, South Korea will be paying about 44 percent of the overall cost of having American troops based on the peninsula.
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Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is committed to work with U.S. allies and those in the region as they face challenges from China and its ally North Korea, which is pursuing an illicit nuclear weapons program.
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Marine veteran, once held in Iranian jail, fights espionage claims
Amir Hekmati said in a sworn statement that allegations he sought to sell out to Iran are ridiculous and offensive.
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North Korea criticizes US-South Korean military drills, issues warning before allies meet
Kim Yo Jong’s statement Tuesday was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues.
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US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
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2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings meant to reaffirm America’s commitment to the region.
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China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
The Cabinet members’ Asia trip is intended to restore what Biden hopes will be a calming and even-keeled approach to ties with Tokyo and Seoul.
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Afghan official says security forces can hold their own against Taliban if US troops withdraw
Afghanistan’s interior minister said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if U.S. troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban.
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Biden’s cost-sharing deal for keeping US troops in South Korea points to a swift shift on alliances
President Donald Trump had demanded South Korea pay billions more to keep American troops on its soil.
-
US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020
Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.
-
Seoul agrees to pay more for hosting American troops in 2021
Overall, South Korea will be paying about 44 percent of the overall cost of having American troops based on the peninsula.
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Japan, US officials share their challenges with China in Tokyo talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is committed to work with U.S. allies and those in the region as they face challenges from China and its ally North Korea, which is pursuing an illicit nuclear weapons program.
-
Marine veteran, once held in Iranian jail, fights espionage claims
Amir Hekmati said in a sworn statement that allegations he sought to sell out to Iran are ridiculous and offensive.
-
North Korea criticizes US-South Korean military drills, issues warning before allies meet
Kim Yo Jong’s statement Tuesday was issued as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin arrived in Asia to talk to U.S. allies Japan and South Korea about North Korea and other regional issues.
-
US Navy transits to counter China increased sharply under Trump
According to U.S. Navy data, war ships maneuvered close to artificial islands claimed and developed by China 10 times in 2019 and another 10 times last year, at least double the annual number going back to 2014.
-
2 key US Cabinet members visit Japan for China-focused talks
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tokyo on Monday for meetings meant to reaffirm America’s commitment to the region.
-
China, North Korea loom as Blinken, Austin head to Asia
The Cabinet members’ Asia trip is intended to restore what Biden hopes will be a calming and even-keeled approach to ties with Tokyo and Seoul.
-
Afghan official says security forces can hold their own against Taliban if US troops withdraw
Afghanistan’s interior minister said Saturday that Afghan security forces can hold their ground even if U.S. troops withdraw, challenging a warning from the United States predicting a withdrawal would yield quick territorial gains to the Taliban.
-
Biden’s cost-sharing deal for keeping US troops in South Korea points to a swift shift on alliances
President Donald Trump had demanded South Korea pay billions more to keep American troops on its soil.
-
US military challenged fewer maritime claims with FONOPs in FY 2020
Both the number of excessive maritime claims and the number of countries making such claims were down compared to 2019.
-
Seoul agrees to pay more for hosting American troops in 2021
Overall, South Korea will be paying about 44 percent of the overall cost of having American troops based on the peninsula.
