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The head of the United States Navy recently warned of the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan before 2024. Admiral Mike Gilday, chief of naval operations, said that the U.S had to consider that China could take action against Taiwan much sooner then expected. He made these comments while speaking to the Atlantic Council, an American security and...

The Pentagon has announced it will test launch an intercontinental ballistic tomorrow on Wednesday, describing the test as routine. It is set to demonstrate the readiness of the United States military's ICBM strength. The Pentagon spokesperson added that Russia has been notified of the test as well. Last month, the U.S. military carried out a test of a Minuteman...

United States President Joe Biden plans to ask Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sales to the self-ruled island of Taiwan, including 60 anti-ship missiles and 100 air-to-air missiles, according to Politico. The package, still in early stages, reportedly includes 60 AGM-84L Harpoon Block II missiles for $355 million, 100 AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder tactical air-to-air missiles...

The Taliban (IEA) is seeking to import oil from Russia in what is likely an effort to drive down rising fuel prices in Afghanistan. On monday, Acting Minister of Industry and Trade Nouruddin Azizi told Russian media that the IEA is seeking one million barrels of oil from Russia, adding that they would like to consider the option of bartering...

Chinese officials met with Taliban (IEA) leadership in Kabul this week to discuss the expansion of economic and diplomatic cooperation. https://twitter.com/stuartyueh/status/1557068103317585925?s=20&t=AWyI0AFlXGwGd0W1R9zgqw There was an array of meetings held on Wednesday between Chinese and Taliban officials. The most prominent was that of China’s Special Envoy for Afghan Affairs, Yue Xiaoyong, meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Taliban Minister of Foreign Affairs....