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The Latest: Trump at Pennsylvania rally to talk on economy and Americans’ affordability worries

The Latest: Trump at Pennsylvania rally to talk on economy and Americans’ affordability worries

President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania
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South Korea’s Hanwha, US defense startup Vatn to build underwater drones

South Korea’s Hanwha, US defense startup Vatn to build underwater drones

By David Jeans NEW YORK, Dec 10 (Reuters) - South Korean shipping giant Hanwha Group has teamed up with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy, the companies said, marking the latest bilateral effort to counter China’s expanding naval presence.
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What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

What to know about the massive defense bill that seeks release of boat strike videos and more

The House is expected to vote this week on a bill authorizing $900 billion for military programs
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House to Vote on $900 Billion Defense Bill Requiring Release of Boat Strike Videos

House to Vote on $900 Billion Defense Bill Requiring Release of Boat Strike Videos

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a $900 billion defense bill that includes provisions for increased military pay, reduced Pentagon diversity efforts, and the release of videos showing U.S. forces targeting alleged drug boats. This National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is a bipartisan effort that outlines the nation's defense policies. The bill comes amid scrutiny of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military actions off Venezuela's coast. Lawmakers are demanding the Pentagon release unedited footage of these strikes, threatening to withhold part of Hegseth's travel budget if the videos are not provided. The bill also mandates the Pentagon to disclose the orders behind each attack, as some legal experts and Democrats argue that a recent strike violated the laws of war.
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Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border

Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border

At least two of several agreements aimed at ending global conflicts that President Donald Trump has hailed as evidence of his negotiating prowess are in trouble and at risk of collapsing
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Explainer-Can Ukraine hold elections while at war?

Explainer-Can Ukraine hold elections while at war?

By Olena Harmash KYIV, Dec 10 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he was prepared to hold elections - a key demand of Moscow and now Washington - if the United States and Kyiv's European allies could ensure the security of the vote.
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Anduril Industries Expands into Japan Amid Drone Challenges

Anduril Industries Expands into Japan Amid Drone Challenges

Anduril Industries Expands into Japan Amid Drone Challenges
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A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

A struggle to survive in Ukraine's east, with Russia at the gates

By Anatolii Stepanov KOSTIANTYNIVKA, Ukraine, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Hunkered in the basement of his battle-scarred building in eastern Ukraine, 65-year-old Volodymyr rarely emerges as Russian forces press at the doorstep of his city of Kostiantynivka.
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'Big hopes for Africa': Defence firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo

'Big hopes for Africa': Defence firms scramble for drone market at Egypt arms expo

By Alexander Dziadosz CAIRO, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles and an AI-powered navigation system were among the wares displayed at one of Africa and the Middle East’s biggest arms expos, as defence companies jostle to break into regional markets increasingly defined by drone
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Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war

Where things stand in the peace talks on the Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump has unleashed the most extensive diplomatic effort to end the fighting since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly four years ago
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Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela looms -Politico

Trump eyes anti-drug operations in Mexico, Colombia as Venezuela looms -Politico

Dec 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump continued his threats of land strikes against suspected Venezuelan drug traffickers in an interview published on Tuesday as Trump administration officials prepared to brief top U.S. lawmakers amid mounting tensions.
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The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine

The Kremlin praises new US security strategy as Russian strikes kill 4 in Ukraine

Russia has welcomed the Trump administration’s new national security strategy