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US plans to more than double number of Ukraine troops it trains in Germany
The United States plans a sharp increase in the number of Ukrainian troops it instructs at a base in Germany, with a new focus on advanced battlefield tactics, the Pentagon announced on Thursday.
The expanded training would emphasize…
Fusion power is possible in next decade, former US energy chief says
Fusion power plants are possible on the electricity grid within the next decade, a potential game changer that could supply a limitless amount of carbon-free power, former US energy secretary Ernest Moniz said on Thursday.
“I believe that…
US-Africa summit: Biden says US is ‘all in’ on Africa’s future
US President Joe Biden has announced billions of dollars in new funding for Africa at a summit of dozens of the continent's heads of state.
"The United States is all in on Africa's future," President Biden told the 49 African…
Triple-dip La Niña to chill China, Japan, Korea and buoy energy demand
A rare triple-dip La Niña is chilling north-east Asia, with the densely populated region being hit by frigid weather that will add to global energy demand and push up fuel prices.
China, Japan and South Korea will experience below-freezing…
U.S. makes nuclear fusion breakthrough in quest for clean energy
A U.S. national laboratory has achieved a major breakthrough in nuclear fusion technology by producing more energy than was used to derive it, the government said Tuesday, raising hopes for its potential as a clean power source.
Fusion…
US wants to be ‘good steward’ of Apec, has invited Russia to participate
The US intends to be a “good steward” of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) when it chairs the regional grouping in 2023, and has invited its member economies, including Russia, to participate in its activities.
But Matt Murray,…
US says Iran now Russia’s ‘top military backer’
Russia and Iran's relationship has warmed to a fully-fledged defense partnership, the US has said.
Russia is giving an unprecedented level of military support, says US national security council spokesman John Kirby.…
Over 30 U.N. members rap North Korea over ongoing rights abuses
A group of 31 U.N. member states including the United States, Japan and South Korea criticized North Korea on Friday for neglecting its people's needs to pursue weapons development and persisting in alleged human rights abuses.
In a joint…
2024 transfer of Okinawa-based Marines to Guam on course: U.S. Marines
U.S. military officials said Friday the relocation of about 4,000 Okinawa-based Marine personnel to Guam can commence in 2024 as planned, noting significant progress in the construction of the base in the U.S. Pacific territory that will…
U.S. envoy conveys concerns to China over N. Korea’s missile tests
U.S. special envoy for North Korea Sung Kim has conveyed his concerns to his Chinese counterpart Liu Xiaoming over the "unprecedented number" of ballistic missile tests by North Korea this year and emphasized the need to fully enforce…