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Germany arrests U.S. citizen suspected of offering military intel to China

7 Nov 2024

BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany has arrested a U.S. citizen suspected of offering intelligence on the U.S. military to China that he had acquired while working for troops stationed in Germany, the federal prosecutor’s office said in a statement on Thursday. The man, identified only as Martin D. under German privacy law, is accused of having declared …

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Thai PM meets Myanmar junta chief on sidelines of summit in China

7 Nov 2024

(Reuters) – Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra met Myanmar’s junta chief on the sidelines of a regional summit in China on Thursday, in a rare overseas trip by a general grappling with a civil war at home.  Myanmar’s ruling military has been battling against a rebellion that erupted after it seized power in a 2021 …

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With Trump win, India open to freeing up market access for U.S. firms, sources say

7 Nov 2024

By Shivangi Acharya and Krishn Kaushik NEW DELHI (Reuters) – India is open to offering easier market access for U.S. firms if Washington reciprocates under President-elect Donald Trump, who has long called out New Delhi for its high tariffs, sources aware of the matter said. Trump, who made a stunning political comeback four years after …

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North Korea-Russia ties are also a threat to US security, NATO chief says

7 Nov 2024

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – The strengthening ties between Russia and North Korea are not only a threat to European security, but also for the United States, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Thursday. “Russia is delivering the latest technology into North Korea in return for North Korean help with the war against Ukraine and this is …

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Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows to ‘fight’

7 Nov 2024

By Steve Holland, Nandita Bose and Joseph Ax PALM BEACH, Florida/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Donald Trump recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory on Wednesday as tens of millions of Americans looked past his criminal charges and divisive rhetoric to embrace a leader who, if he carries out his campaign promises, will test the limits of …

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Philippines confident in US alliance under Trump amid China tensions, envoy says

7 Nov 2024

By Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines expects U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific and support for its treaty ally amid South China Sea tensions to remain steady under Donald Trump, driven by bipartisan resolve in Washington, its ambassador to the U.S. said on Thursday. Both Democrats and Republicans prioritise countering China’s influence, including in …

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South Korea’s Yoon praises Trump in phone call as trade officials brace for tariffs

7 Nov 2024

By Joyce Lee and Cynthia Kim SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol spoke with Donald Trump on Thursday and congratulated him on winning the U.S. presidency on the “Make America Great Again” slogan as officials in Seoul worked to prepare for “significant” economic changes. Yoon and Trump held a 12-minute phone call and …

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Japan PM Ishiba seeks meeting with Trump this month, following Abe example

7 Nov 2024

By Yoshifumi Takemoto, Yukiko Toyoda and Tim Kelly TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hopes to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the United States this month, four sources said, in an attempt to emulate then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s close ties during Trump’s first term. The U.S. is Japan’s most important economic and …

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For Taiwan, Trump’s ‘protection’ money may mean new and early big ticket arms deals

7 Nov 2024

By Michael Martina, Ben Blanchard and Yimou Lee WASHINGTON/TAIPEI (Reuters) -Taiwan may demonstrate it takes Donald Trump’s “protection” money demand seriously with large and early new arms deals, showing it is not looking for a free ride and is determined to show Washington its resolve to spend to defend itself. Trump, who won a second …

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