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Zelenskyy to meet Biden, Harris as Ukraine pushes US on long-range weapons

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Washington next Thursday for talks with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as he presses for the US to allow Ukraine to use Western-provided weapons to strike deeper into Russia. I'm looking forward to hosting my friend President Zelenskyy of Ukraine next week at the White House, Biden said in message posted on X. During his visit, I'll reaffirm America's commitment to supporting Ukraine as it defends its freedom and independence. The Biden administration still is not convinced that it should give Ukraine the authority to launch long-range missiles deeper into Russia, and US officials say they are seeking more detailed information about how Kyiv would use the weapons and how they fit into the broader strategy for the war. US officials said they have asked Ukraine to spell out more clearly its combat objectives should the administration green light loosening restrictions on long-range weaponry. Administration .

Russia takes two villages in the western Kursk region: Senior commander

Russia, which controls about 18% of Ukraine, has also been advancing in eastern Ukraine - and took the town of Ukrainsk on Tuesday

Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 10 vessels near territory

Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels

Taiwan detects 22 Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels around territory

Taiwan said in response to Chinese incursions, it has monitored the situation and responded accordingly

Taiwan detects 22 PLA aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory

Since September 2020, China has intensified its use of gray zone tactics by increasing the number of military aircraft and naval vessels operating near Taiwan, according to a Taiwan News report

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for use of AI in military

At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment

Taiwan detects 9 PLA military aircraft, 7 naval vessels around territory

In response to China's military action, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems

Russia launches air attacks on Kyiv, western city of Lviv, says Ukraine

"Yes, it's very loud," Lviv Regional Governor Maksym Kozytskyi said on the Telegram messaging app

Taiwan to purchase over 1K Stinger missiles amid increased Chinese threat

Taiwanese forces urgently require more effective countermeasures and deterrence, prompting the Army to order 1,985 more Stinger missiles

Taiwan detects 10 PLA military aircraft, 9 naval vessels around territory

Notably, Taiwan has been governed independently since 1949. However, China considers Taiwan part of its territory and insists on eventual reunification, by force if necessary

Taiwan detects 25 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels around territory

Seventeen of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southeastern and southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan reports 30 Chinese PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels around territory

"We have monitored the situation and responded," it added

Russia pounds Ukraine with missiles, drones for second day, says Kyiv

Kyiv region's air defence systems were deployed several times overnight to repel missiles and drones

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's ADIZ

Israeli military investigating sailor's death during Hezbollah barrage

According to the IDF's initial findings, the interceptor exploded adjacent to the ship while at least two Hezbollah drones were flying over the area at the time

Belarus concentrating personnel, weaponry along Ukrainian border, says Kyiv

The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry also noted that some former Wagner PMC troops were also present in the area

China deploys new laser weapon on amphibious navy ship. What we know so far

Recent incidents, such as the downing of Houthi drones in the Red Sea, have heightened interest in arming naval warships with directed energy weapons

US, S Korea begin military drills, N Korea says invasion rehearsal

US and South Korean troops kicked off a large-scale exercise Monday aimed at strengthening their combined defence capabilities against nuclear-armed North Korea, which again accused the allies of practicing an invasion. The annual summertime exercise comes amid heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the pace of both North Korea's weapons demonstrations and the US-South Korea combined military exercises have intensified in a cycle of tit-for-tat. The exercise began hours after North Korea's Foreign Ministry issued a statement repeating the North's contention that such exercises are provocative war drills for aggression. It said the North's nuclear ambitions are thus justified, adding that it is crucial to "constantly maintain the balance of power for preventing a war by stockpiling the greatest deterrence. The United States and South Korea described their joint drills as defensive in nature and have been expanding and upgrading their training in recent years to cope with the

India set to finalise $3.9 billion drone deal with US amid China-Pak threat

India is fast-tracking negotiations to acquire 31 weaponised MQ-9B 'hunter-killer' remotely-piloted drones from the US as China has ramped up its supply of armed drones to Pakistan

US army soldier pleads guilty to vending sensitive military information

An army soldier has pleaded guilty to charges that accuse him of selling sensitive information related to US military capabilities, including dozens of documents addressing topics ranging from rocket systems to Chinese military tactics. Sgt Korbein Schultz, who was also an intelligence analyst, entered the guilty plea Tuesday in federal court in Nashville. He had previously pleaded not guilty, then last month requested a hearing to change his plea. In total, Shultz received at least 14 payments totaling $42,000, prosecutors have said. Schultz was accused in a six-count indictment of charges including conspiring to obtain and disclose military defense information and bribery of a public official. The 24-year-old was arrested in March at Fort Campbell, which straddles the Tennessee-Kentucky line, shortly after the indictment was released. He pleaded guilty to all charges against him and will be sentenced on Jan 23, 2025. A federal public defender representing Schultz declined to comm