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Joint Statement Condemns China’s Dangerous and Aggressive Actions in South China Sea

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Joint Statement Condemns China’s Dangerous and Aggressive Actions in South China Sea

Japan, the United States, and South Korea released a joint statement condemning China’s “dangerous and aggressive actions” in the South China Sea on the 18th. FILE PHOTO: Camp David in 2023. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein [CAMPDAVID(MarylandUS)(Reuters)-Onthe18ththeleadersofJapantheUnitedStatesandSouthKoreaheldtalksatCampDavidamountainretreatinMarylandnearWashingtonUSAandissuedajointstatementthatChina’spositionintheSouthChinaSeaisdangerousAggressivebehavior”wasthestrongestcondemnationeverTheyalsoagreedtodeependefenseandeconomicties U.S. President Biden held a trilateral summit with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Seo-yeol on the same … Read more

Ukrainian Military Announces Further Advancements in Southeastern Front Against Russian Forces

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Ukrainian Military Announces Further Advancements in Southeastern Front Against Russian Forces

On August 17, the spokesman for the Ukrainian military announced that the reversal offensive against Russian forces had achieved further results on the southeastern front. Photos are taken from the video. FILE PHOTO: Urojayne, 2023. REUTERS/35th Separate Marines Brigade of the Ukrainian Armed Forces KYIV, June 17 (Reuters) – Ukrainian military spokesman said on Thursday … Read more

Lithuania Shuts Down Border Checkpoints with Belarus Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

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Lithuania Shuts Down Border Checkpoints with Belarus Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

[ビリニュス １６日 ロイター] – The Lithuanian government announced on Wednesday that two of the six checkpoints on the border with neighboring Belarus will be closed from the 18th, two of which are not used by commercial vehicles. “Geopolitical circumstances” are the reason. Soldiers from the Russian private military company Wagner have been stationed in Belarus … Read more

ECOWAS Military Leaders to Prepare for Possible Intervention in Coup-Hit Niger

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ECOWAS Military Leaders to Prepare for Possible Intervention in Coup-Hit Niger

A spokesman for the Economic Community of West African States said military leaders would meet on 17-18 June to prepare for a possible military intervention in the coup-hit Niger. REUTERS/Mahamadou Hamidou [アブジャ １５日 ロイター] – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Wednesday that military leaders would meet in the Ghanaian capital … Read more

The Effects of Russia’s Black Sea Grain Deal Withdrawal on Ukrainian Grain Exports and EU Import Bans

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The Effects of Russia’s Black Sea Grain Deal Withdrawal on Ukrainian Grain Exports and EU Import Bans

BUCHAREST/WARSAW (Reuters) – Russia in July pulled out of a year-old agreement to safely export Ukrainian grain through Black Sea ports. Since then, Ukraine has relied entirely on alternative routes through the European Union. In July, Russia withdrew from a year-old deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to be safely exported through Black Sea ports. Ukraine … Read more

ECOWAS Military Leaders Convene to Discuss Possible Intervention in Coup-Hit Niger

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ECOWAS Military Leaders Convene to Discuss Possible Intervention in Coup-Hit Niger

A spokesman for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) said on Wednesday that military leaders of member countries would meet in the coming days to prepare for a possible military intervention in coup-hit Niger. made it (Reuters/Abraham Achirga) [ニアメー １１日 ロイター] – A spokesman for the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) … Read more

Former Presidential Candidate Shot Dead in Ecuador: President Announces Tragic Incident

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Former Presidential Candidate Shot Dead in Ecuador: President Announces Tragic Incident

Ecuador’s President Raso announced that former presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead on Thursday. The photo shows the murder scene with the cordon set up. Taken in Quito on August 9, 2023. (Reuters/Karen Toro, 2023) [キト ９日 ロイター] – Ecuador’s President Raso announced that presidential candidate and former MP Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead … Read more

Ukrainian Security Service Thwarts Russian Hackers’ Attempt to Breach Military Systems

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Ukrainian Security Service Thwarts Russian Hackers’ Attempt to Breach Military Systems

The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) has thwarted an attempt by Russian hackers to gain unauthorized access to the Ukrainian military’s combat information system, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said on Thursday. Ukrainian soldiers near the border with Belarus on February 20, 2023. REUTERS/Ivan Lyubysh-Kirdey [キーウ ８日 ロイター] – The Ukrainian Security Service (SBU) … Read more

Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low as Global Temperatures Rise

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Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Record Low as Global Temperatures Rise

Antarctic sea ice extent has shrunk to its lowest level on record this year as a result of rising global temperatures. Antarctic iceberg, taken last January. (2023 REUTERS/Natalie Thomas/File Photo) SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Antarctic sea ice extent has shrunk to its lowest level on record this year as a result of rising global temperatures. Researchers … Read more

Ukrainian Woman Detained for Espionage Activities Targeting President Zelensky and Military Installations

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Ukrainian Woman Detained for Espionage Activities Targeting President Zelensky and Military Installations

On August 7, Ukraine’s internal intelligence agency, the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), accused a woman of collecting information in advance on the itinerary of President Volodymyr Zelensky (pictured) and providing information on military installations to Russia. announced that it had detained a suspect. Taken in Kyiv in July. Courtesy of the Ukrainian President’s Office … Read more