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Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO membership

Erdogan hints Turkey may ratify Finland's NATO membership

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan suggested Wednesday that his country could soon ratify Finland’s application to join NATO, allowing for the possibility of the country joining the military alliance separately from Sweden .

Neighbors Bulgaria, Romania sign agreement to boost ties

SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Bulgarian President Rumen Radev held talks Wednesday with his visiting Romanian counterpart as the two neighbors and NATO allies signed a cooperation agreement to boost bilateral ties amid Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine.
EU eyes more naval visits in disputed South China Sea

EU eyes more naval visits in disputed South China Sea

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The European Union wants to step up its naval visits and possibly engage in joint military training exercises to promote freedom of navigation and respect for international law in the disputed South China Sea, an EU officia
German defense minister replaces chief of the armed forces

German defense minister replaces chief of the armed forces

BERLIN (AP) — Germany's defense minister has decided to replace the chief of the country's armed forces, putting in his place the military's current head of domestic operations, the government said Wednesday.
Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

Experts say attacks on free speech are rising across the US

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — In Idaho, an art exhibit was censored and teens were told they couldn't testify in some legislative hearings.
After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's home

After clashes, Pakistani police pause siege at ex-PM's home

LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — After clashing with supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan outside his home for a second day Wednesday, police paused their efforts to arrest the ousted premier for failing to appear in court last week on gra
China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

China, Russia, Iran hold joint naval drills in Gulf of Oman

BEIJING (AP) — Naval forces from China, Iran and Russia — countries at odds with the United States — are staging joint drills in the Gulf of Oman this week, China’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday.
Honduras will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan

Honduras will seek ties with China, spurning Taiwan

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras (AP) — Honduras President Xiomara Castro announced Tuesday that her government will seek to establish diplomatic relations with China, which would imply severing relations with Taiwan.
EU closer to ending US trade spat, moves on Green Deal funds

EU closer to ending US trade spat, moves on Green Deal funds

BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union moved closer to ending a trade dispute with U.S.
Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned

Texas drove out Chinese firm, not the wind farm it planned

DEL RIO, Texas (AP) — Long before a Chinese spy balloon captivated and spooked the U.S. public, Kyle Bass foresaw what he deemed another foreign danger slated for skies above the Texas-Mexico border: wind turbines.
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