UK approves increased submarine-related exports to Taiwan, risking angering China
Britain approved a sharp increase in exports of submarine parts and technology last year to Taiwan as it upgrades its naval forces, a move that could impact British ties with China. The value of licences granted by the British government to companies for the export of submarine-related components and technology to Taiwan totalled a record […]
Canada police probe media reports on alleged Chinese election interference
Canadian police are investigating media reports that cited secret intelligence on alleged Chinese attempts to influence elections for potential violations of information security laws, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said on Monday. Canadian media have recently published detailed reports, citing anonymous intelligence sources, alleging schemes run by Beijing to interfere in Canada’s elections in […]
Moldova and Romania vow to boost ties amid war in Ukraine
Moldova and Romania pledged on Wednesday to boost economic ties following Russia’s invasion of neighbouring Ukraine, and Bucharest reiterated support for Chisinau’s bid to join the European Union. On his first trip abroad since taking office last month, Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean held talks with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis and Prime Minister Nicolae Cuica. Moldova has […]
China, Russia deepen ties as Biden rallies NATO’s ‘frontline’ over Ukraine
China pledged a deeper partnership with Russia on Wednesday as U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed security assurances for NATO’s “frontline” eastern members, highlighting global tensions as the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approaches. However, a day after President Vladimir Putin said Moscow was suspending participation in a nuclear arms reduction treaty with Washington, his […]
Australia orders checks on Chinese-made cameras in defence offices
The Australian government will examine surveillance technology used in offices of the defence department, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Thursday, amid reports that Chinese-made cameras installed there posed a security risk. The checks come after Britain in November asked its government departments to stop installing Chinese-linked surveillance cameras at sensitive buildings, citing security risks. […]
Spain, Morocco forge economic ties as Western Sahara policy reversal eases tensions
Spain and Morocco will hold their first bilateral summit in eight years on Thursday as they seek to strengthen economic ties and build on a diplomatic truce reached last year after disputes over migration and territory. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez and 12 members of his cabinet will meet their counterparts in Rabat to sign as […]
Putin ally Patrushev says Russia is now fighting NATO in Ukraine
One of President Vladimir Putin’s closest allies said on Tuesday that Moscow was now fighting the U.S.-led NATO military alliance in Ukraine and that the West was trying to wipe Russia from the political map of the world. Putin casts the war in Ukraine as an existential battle with an aggressive and arrogant West, and […]
South Korea must respond to N.Korea despite its nuclear arms: President Yoon
Reuters South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol said on Wednesday that any provocation by North Korea must be met with retaliation without hesitation despite its nuclear weapons, his office said, after an intrusion by North Korean drones. Five North Korean drones crossed into South Korea on Monday, prompting South Korea’s military to scramble fighter jets and […]
North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, U.S. flies stealth jets
Reuters North Korea on Tuesday condemned a Japanese military buildup outlined in a new security strategy, calling it dangerous and vowing counteractions, while also warning of another imminent test of an intercontinental ballistic missile. Japan last week announced its biggest military build-up since World War Two as tension with China and a hostile North Korea, […]
Japan, Britain and Italy to announce joint fighter project as early as next week – sources
Reuters Japan, Britain and Italy will announce a groundbreaking agreement as early as next week to jointly develop a new advanced jet fighter, two sources with knowledge of the plan told Reuters. For Tokyo and London it represents the culmination of ever closer defence ties, which in turn give Britain a bigger security role in […]
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