Biden to host leaders of Sweden, Finland amid NATO bid
President Biden will host Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson of Sweden and President Sauli Niinisto of Finland for a meeting at the White House on Thursday as the two countries bid to join NATO.
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China steps up subversion of global order in power grab, U.S. Pacific admiral warns
China’s ruling Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army are subverting the rules-based international order and increasing global efforts to expand power, the U.S. admiral in charge of Pacific forces told a House hearing Tuesday.
NATO chief hails ‘historic moment’ as Finland, Sweden apply
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.
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Greek prime minister urges American support for Ukraine, defense of democracy
Canada prime minister critical of Iran match in Vancouver
Prince Charles in Newfoundland to start Canadian tour
New age of war: Russia-Ukraine conflict reshapes battlefield
The century-old concept of moving huge armored convoys along open roads may be too dangerous on today’s high-tech battlefields. Military supply lines are more vulnerable than ever before given the massive leaps in surveillance capabilities and precision weapons.
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Live updates | Russia-Ukraine War
MELITOPOL, Ukraine - Ukrainian guerrilla fighters reportedly have killed several high-ranking Russian officers in the southern city of Melitopol, the regional administration said on Telegram.
