Ukraine has acquired a batch of advanced Leopard tanks from Germany, in a move that is likely to escalate tensions with Russia. The tanks are part of Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to modernize its military and counter the threat posed by Russian aggression.
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The California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has taken control of First Republic Bank due to concerns about the bank’s financial stability. The takeover was prompted by an extended period of heightened scrutiny of the bank’s operations, including its lending practices and risk management.
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Renewed fighting in Sudan’s Darfur region has led to the displacement of thousands of people, according to a recent BBC report. The conflict, which involves government forces and rebel groups, has been ongoing since 2003, and has left millions of people displaced and killed tens of thousands.
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III today in the Pentagon to discuss the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance and to discuss ways to make that alliance even closer.
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Agile Reaper 23-1, a joint exercise between the United States Air Force and the United States Navy, has been successfully concluded in the Tinian Island of Guam. The exercise aimed to enhance the operational readiness of the military forces, with a particular focus on combatting enemy air and ground forces in a contested environment.
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The United States Department of Defense (DoD) is an integral player in addressing the impacts of climate change in the Western Hemisphere, according to a recent article from the DoD’s news website. The article explains that climate change poses a significant threat to national security in the region, and the DoD has a responsibility to respond to this threat.
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The United Kingdom and Japan have signed a space cooperation deal to facilitate the exchange of scientific knowledge and joint space missions. The memorandum of understanding was signed by the UK Space Agency and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) during a virtual ceremony.
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The Republican presidential primary has begun, and potential candidates are already positioning themselves to be former President Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 election. While Trump has not officially announced his candidacy, he has indicated that he is considering running and has been making public appearances at rallies and events.
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Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Lightning II, the world’s most advanced stealth fighter jet, is set to receive a $15 billion upgrade. The upgrade is designed to enhance the aircraft’s performance, improve its software, and upgrade its hardware to maintain its dominance as the world’s most advanced fighter jet.
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The US Navy has released a video of a Russian fighter jet intercepting and colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea. The incident occurred on June 4, 2022, and involved a Russian Su-27 fighter jet and a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, which was operating in international airspace.
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