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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Chair of the Defense Committee: Finland's decisions on defense equipment and arms sales should be kept more secret

The chair of Finland's Defense Committee suggests increasing secrecy around defense-related decisions to protect critical vulnerabilities from potential adversaries like Russia.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Argument and badge for Palestine at the Goyas: five associations contact guests to coordinate a pro-cause speech

Five pro-Palestinian associations are coordinating with attendees of the Goya Awards to deliver a speech advocating for Palestine, while over 1,200 artists demand the Spanish government cease arms sales to Israel.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

How Trumpโ€™s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwanโ€™s multibillion-dollar defence budget

U.S. President Trump's recent remarks about consulting with China on arms sales may jeopardize Taiwan's defense budget as internal political dynamics shift in Taipei.

Feb 22 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Police arrest Amotekun officer over illegal arms sales, forgery

A police officer associated with Nigeria's Western Security Network, Amotekun, has been arrested in Oyo State for illegal arms sales and forgery.

Feb 20 โ€ข 18:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
World

Politico: Trump's Administration Threatens EU

The Trump administration has threatened European countries with retaliation if they begin to favor arms purchases from European manufacturers over U.S. suppliers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Japan Takes One Step Closer to Lifting Ban on 'Killing Weapon Exports' as LDP Confirms 'Abolition of 5 Types' Policy

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party is set to submit a plan to the government to abolish its stringent 'five types' regulations on arms exports, paving the way for weapon sales abroad.

Feb 20 โ€ข 01:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Taiwan Arms Sales Suspended Ahead of US-China Summit Amid Chinese Pressure

The United States has effectively paused additional arms sales to Taiwan due to Chinese pressure and diplomatic considerations ahead of President Trumpโ€™s expected visit to China in April.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure

The U.S. faces pressure regarding an $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, which President Trump is considering delaying amid concerns over Beijing's influence.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Trump to decide โ€˜soonโ€™ on sending weapons to Taiwan

US President Donald Trump is soon to decide on potential arms sales to Taiwan following warnings from Chinese President Xi Jinping against such actions.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

D. Trump says he will soon make a decision on arms supply to Taiwan

D. Trump emphasizes the importance of the Taiwan issue in U.S.-China relations, amid warnings from Xi Jinping regarding arms sales to the island.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

Donald Trump says he will soon decide whether to send more weapons to Taiwan

Donald Trump indicated he would soon make a decision regarding the provision of additional military aid to Taiwan amid ongoing tensions with China.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What weapons will we sell under SAFE? Government's promotional offensive abroad

A Polish government delegation is set to promote the country's arms exports in Sweden, Norway, and Italy, aiming for increased international sales of Polish weapons.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Far-right extremist used TikTok to prepare for race war against immigrants and Muslims jailed

Thomas McKenna, a 60-year-old lorry driver, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for using TikTok to plan a race war against Muslims and immigrants while engaging in illegal arms sales.

Feb 12 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany's Highest Court Rejects Lawsuit to Prevent Arms Sales to Israel

Germany's top court has dismissed a Palestinian citizen's lawsuit aimed at halting the export of military equipment to Israel, backing previous court rulings that support such sales.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Germany: Failure of a lawsuit filed by a Palestinian to block arms sales to Israel

A Palestinian's legal bid to prevent German arms sales to Israel was rejected by the German Federal Constitutional Court.

Feb 12 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Recruitment through networks and payments of up to 14,000 dollars: a network traffics weapons from Arizona to Mexico

An investigation reveals how a network traffics high-caliber weapons from Arizona to Mexico, raising concerns over the lack of controls on arms sales in the U.S.

Feb 11 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The Police visit a Sidenor headquarters to gather information about steel sales to Israel

The Spanish National Police has conducted a search at Sidenor's Basauri headquarters as part of an investigation into alleged smuggling related to steel sales to Israel Military Industries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Beijing warns of โ€˜annihilationโ€™ over Taiwan ATACMS deployment idea

Beijing has issued a stern warning about potential consequences for Taiwan if it deploys US-supplied missile systems for preemptive strikes against China.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EDITORIAL โŸฉ Higher defense spending gives an advantage

The White House announced that President Donald Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing arms sales to countries with higher defense spending and greater strategic importance.

Feb 8 โ€ข 20:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Trump orders a priority to sell weapons to countries with higher defense spending

The article discusses Trump's new order emphasizing the priority of selling weapons to foreign partners with substantial defense investments, marking a shift in U.S. arms sales policy.

Feb 8 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

FT: US pushes for additional arms sales to Taiwan... China warns of impact on Trump's visit to China

The US is reportedly moving forward with a substantial arms sale to Taiwan, prompting strong reactions from China, which could impact US-China diplomatic relations.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

Trump changes the rules: Those who invest more in the military get American weapons

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing military equipment sales to countries that increase their defense budgets.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
World

Trump orders to prioritize weapon sales to countries with higher defense spending

President Donald Trump signed an executive order prioritizing weapon sales to countries with higher defense spending and strategic significance in their regions, marking a significant change in U.S. arms sales policy.

Feb 7 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Beijing to Trump: Taiwan Arms Deals May Abort Upcoming April Summit

Beijing has issued strong warnings to Washington that anticipated U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could threaten to cancel or disrupt President Donald Trump's planned state visit to China in April.

Feb 7 โ€ข 02:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Trump overhauls US arms sales to favor key allies, protect American weapons production

President Trump has signed an executive order that prioritizes foreign weapons sales to allies aligned with U.S. national security priorities while safeguarding American weapons production capacity.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

They arrest 'El Flaco', operator of Los Salazar, linked to the Sinaloa Cartel, in Querรฉtaro

Authorities have reported the arrest of Diego 'N', also known as El Flaco, an operator for the Los Salazar organization, connected to the Sinaloa Cartel, who coordinated drug sales and distribution, arms trafficking, and other criminal activities in Querรฉtaro.

Feb 6 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

Xi addresses the Taiwan issue; Trump aims for a deal with a visit to China in April

During a call on April 4, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the U.S. respecting Chinaโ€™s concerns over Taiwan's arms sales, while both sides sought to stabilize relations ahead of Trump's upcoming visit to China.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

"A Dirty Deal is Being Made Here" - Outrage Over Arms Cooperation

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces criticism from the Left and Green parties for his decision to enhance arms cooperation with Gulf states, as they question the morality of increasing arms sales to the region.

Feb 5 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

What Xi asked Trump during their phone call

Chinese President Xi Jinping centered the Taiwan issue in Sino-American relations, urging the United States to exercise 'caution' regarding arms sales to the island during a phone call with President Donald Trump.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Xi, Trump and why their talks are stoking unease in Taiwan

Discussions between Xi and Trump about Taiwan and military sales are causing anxiety in Taiwan about its perceived diminishing importance in US strategic interests.

Feb 5 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
World

China's Xi warned Trump about arms sales to Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping warned U.S. President Donald Trump to be cautious regarding arms sales to Taiwan during their first phone call since November.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

What Xi's Warning to Trump to be 'Prudent' with Arms Sales to Taiwan Hides

The article discusses the implications of Xi Jinping's caution towards President Trump regarding the historic $11 billion arms sales package to Taiwan and China's military response.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
World

Be โ€˜prudentโ€™ about supplying arms to Taiwan, Xi tells Trump in call

In a recent call, Chinese leader Xi Jinping advised President Trump to be cautious about arms sales to Taiwan, emphasizing the critical nature of the Taiwan issue in US-China relations.

Feb 5 โ€ข 06:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Taiwan's response after the Chinese president's warning to the US about arms sales

Taiwanese leader Lai Ching-te asserts that the relationship between Taiwan and the US is solid as a rock following a phone call between US President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which Xi warned against arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 5 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Taiwan: Relationship with the USA remains firm after Xi's warning

Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te has affirmed that the island's relationship with the USA will not change, following a warning from China's leader Xi Jinping against arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 5 โ€ข 04:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Xi Jinping, 'Don't sell weapons to Taiwan'... Trump, 'Stop buying American crude'

Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a strong warning against U.S. arms sales to Taiwan during a phone call with President Donald Trump, who demanded China purchase American crude oil.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ RNZ World
World

Donald Trump, Xi Jinping discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations

In a call aimed at improving US-China relations, Presidents Trump and Xi discussed the possibility of China purchasing more US soybeans while addressing concerns over arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 4 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

Trump and Xi address trade and geopolitical issues in a call that continues the easing of tensions between the two powers

During a recent phone call, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed various geopolitical issues, including the war in Ukraine and arms sales to Taiwan, amidst ongoing tensions.

Feb 4 โ€ข 18:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

China's Xi warns the USA about arms support to Taiwan

Chinese leader Xi Jinping cautioned the USA against arms sales to Taiwan during a phone call with President Donald Trump, emphasizing the critical nature of Taiwan in US-China relations.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Xi 'gave' soybeans to Trump - Asks for restraint in arms sales to Taiwan

The article discusses the positive phone call between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade and security issues, including an increase in soybean purchases from the U.S. and warnings regarding U.S. arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 4 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
World

Xi after conversation with Trump: Wants to achieve more great and good things together with him in the coming year

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed his desire to collaborate with U.S. President Donald Trump on significant initiatives in the upcoming year, emphasizing the importance of careful handling of arms sales to Taiwan.

Feb 4 โ€ข 16:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Chinaโ€™s J-10C performs at Singapore Air Show after lead role in India-Pakistan conflict

China's J-10C fighter jet showcased its capabilities at the Singapore Air Show, aiming to enhance its arms sales in Southeast Asia following its involvement in the India-Pakistan conflict.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We Won't Gain from Arms Purchases with Cheap Dollar

The article discusses Poland's missed opportunities for savings on U.S. arms purchases, highlighting issues with the Foreign Military Sales program and currency risk management.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Taiwan arms, missing Chinese boy, Trumpโ€™s Jimmy Lai appeal: 7 US-China relations reads

This article highlights seven readings on US-China relations, focusing on topics such as Trump's impact on foreign policy, arms sales to Taiwan, and issues concerning a missing Chinese boy.

Jan 1 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
World

Robles justifies the purchase of arms from Israel and the breaking of the 'total embargo' as 'commercial interest' just two months later

Spain's government, just three months after implementing an arms embargo on Israel, has approved an exception for arms sales, citing commercial interests despite previous claims of a substantial embargo.

Dec 29 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

China has begun conducting "large" military exercises with live ammunition around Taiwan

China has commenced significant military drills involving live-fire in the waters and airspace surrounding Taiwan, amid rising tensions due to a major arms sale from the U.S. to the island.

Dec 29 โ€ข 09:04 UTC

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