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China’s military will begin live-fire drills on Thursday in waters off Taiwan’s southwest coast, as an unofficial US delegation visits the self-ruled island.
The six-day exercise will be carried out in the Taiwan Strait
Former US senator Chris Dodd and former deputy secretaries of state Richard Armitage and James Steinberg travelled to Taipei on Tuesday for a three-day visit. They were sent by Joe Biden, with the White House describing the trip as a “personal signal” of his commitment to Taiwan and its democracy.
Beijing sees Taiwan as part of its territory, to be brought under its control by force if necessary
state broadcaster CCTV aired a report on Tuesday on a recent 36-hour Chinese air force and navy drill focused on “surveillance and warning” training in the Taiwan Strait and East China Sea
Philippine and U.S. soldiers started two weeks of military exercises on Monday against a backdrop of rising tensions in the South China Sea
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said the joint drills would “strengthen our capabilities in addressing traditional and non-traditional security challenges amidst the increasingly complex situation in the region.” and represent “a rock-solid commitment to keep our ties ironclad.”
China has frowned on the drills in the past when some maneuvers were staged on the western coast of the Philippines facing the South China Sea, where it has often accused Washington of intervening in a purely Asian dispute
Russia deploys Iskander ballistic missiles close to Ukraine
Russian official sources claim that the R-500 missile carries a conventional 500 kg warhead or nuclear warhead with a yield of around 10-50 kT.
President Joe Biden spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, warning him to respect the territory of Ukraine or face consequences from the United States.
“President Biden emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the White House revealed in a readout of the call sent to reporters.
Biden also proposed a summit with the Russians, according to the White House, in a third country agreed upon by both countries.
In the call, Biden reiterated U.S. support for Kiev’s pro-Western government and urged Russia to “de-escalate tensions,” but also offered to hold his first face-to-face talks with Putin on “the full range of issues facing the United States and Russia.”
Biden Summit Offer Hailed in Moscow as Win for Putin
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Eisenhower Strike Group Joins Anti-ISIS Effort
The Norfolk-based USS Dwight D. Eisenhower strike group started flight operations this week to support the continuing campaign against Islamic State remnants in Syria and Iraq.
