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Taiwan says it has not heard new US arms sales will be carved into smaller chunks

Taiwan says it has not heard new US arms sales will be carved into smaller chunks

TAIPEI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo said on Tuesday he had not heard that the US was planning on carving up a potential $14 billion arms sale into smaller chunks, but added that Washington's commitments to Taipei's defences had not changed.
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US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports

US and China discuss reciprocal visits to nuclear sites, CNN reports

Oct 6 (Reuters) - The United States has discussed starting reciprocal visits to nuclear sites with China, and plans to continue pushing in meetings in the coming months, CNN reported on Tuesday, citing sources familiar with the matter. 
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Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says

Next Artemis mission on track for 2027, but anything can happen, astronaut says

By Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - The next mission under NASA's Artemis moon program could still launch next summer as planned, but "anything can happen" given the remaining development work for the two lunar landers needed for the mission, one of the Artemis III astronauts told Reuters
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Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

US trade balance sinks deeper into the red as imports hit record high despite tariffs

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - The US trade deficit widened more than expected in August as imports jumped to a record high against the backdrop of robust domestic demand, keeping trade on track to again subtract from economic growth in the third quarter.
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US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case

US forces face curfew, alcohol ban in Japan's Okinawa after murder case

By John Geddie TOKYO, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US soldiers stationed on Japan's Okinawa have been given a month-long curfew and banned from drinking alcohol while they undergo discipline training after a Marine was alleged to have murdered and robbed a local woman.
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FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China

FBI arrests California woman accused of spying on Taiwan leader's family for China

The FBI has arrested a California real estate agent at Los Angeles International Airport as she was leaving the country and accused her of spying on the Taiwan president’s family for China
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US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son

US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday and accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.
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Taiwan foreign minister visits US for opening of new Arizona office

Taiwan foreign minister visits US for opening of new Arizona office

TAIPEI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is visiting the US state of Arizona for the opening of a new de facto consulate in Phoenix, his office said on Sunday.
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US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son

US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan president's son

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Oct 4 (Reuters) - US authorities arrested a California woman on Sunday and accused her of spying on a son of Taiwan's president at the behest of Chinese officials, the FBI said.
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India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says, as tariffs narrow room for deal

India-US trade talks hit 'plateau', finance minister says, as tariffs narrow room for deal

By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, Oct 5 (Reuters) - Trade deal talks between India and the United States have reached a plateau and further concessions might be difficult, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday, in the latest sign of difficulties in long-running efforts to finalise a
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Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking fourth nonconsecutive term

Brazil presidential vote pits Trump ally against Lula, who is seeking fourth nonconsecutive term

Brazilians are heading to the polls for a high-stakes presidential election