China will increase its defense budget for 2024 by 7. 2% to 1.67 trillion yuan ($230.6 billion) and will focus on reunification with Taiwan.
The Philippines is calling on its neighbors to act collectively to uphold international law in its disputes with China in the South China Sea, amid China's willingness to use force to resolve territorial conflicts.
The House of Representatives may vote on a bipartisan bill to provide $95 billion in aid to Ukraine and its allies in late March or April after passing a government funding bill.
Hackers in Taiwan have gained unauthorized access to the databases of a major telecommunications company, stealing sensitive military and government data.
Russia has been buying electronics for tanks from Japan to circumvent sanctions - media.
Speakers of 23 parliaments and the President of the European Parliament called on the Speaker of the House of Representatives to put to a vote a bill to provide $60 billion in aid to Ukraine and to facilitate its passage.
In March, Chinese Special Envoy Li Hui will visit Ukraine, Russia, and several EU countries for a second round of "shuttle diplomacy" to discuss the settlement of the war in Ukraine.
US congressmen call on Elon Musk to explain why the US military in and around Taiwan does not have access to Starlink communications under the Starshield program funded by the US Department of Defense.
Five Chinese coast guard ships entered the restricted waters around Taiwan's Kinmen Islands, increasing tensions between China and Taiwan.
A senior U. S. Senate staffer is under investigation for allegedly providing $30,000 worth of sniper equipment to Ukrainian troops and frequently traveling near combat zones against instructions.
The CIA director secretly visited Ukraine for the tenth time since the start of the war to reassure the Ukrainian leadership amid delays in approving U. S. aid and fears that the country could be abandoned, as happened in Afghanistan.
Zelenskyy expressed hope that the US Congress would pass a bill to provide financial support to Ukraine within a month and emphasized the need to strengthen air defense, citing support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The Speaker of the Verkhovna Rada said that a new example of inter-parliamentary cooperation to promote Ukraine's interests in the US Congress would soon appear.
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says there is no clear response from former US President Donald Trump or his team to President Zelenskiy's public invitation to visit Ukraine.
US lawmakers are demanding that Elon Musk provide SpaceX's Starshield satellite communications network to the US defense forces in Taiwan after he refused to do business in the country for years due to his reluctance to escalate conflicts.
The White House is investing $20 billion to replace about 200 Chinese-made cranes operating in U. S. ports over cybersecurity concerns.
Most members of the House of Representatives support providing military aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan under the Senate-passed national security bill, according to the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee.
A U. S. congressional delegation led by House China Committee Chairman Mike Gallagher arrived in Taiwan to discuss bilateral relations, trade, investment, and regional security.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on House Speaker Mike Johnson and the Republicans to pass a bill to help allies such as Ukraine counter Russian aggression and protect democracy.
President Biden says he is ready to meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss passage of a bill to provide aid to Ukraine and other U. S. allies.
The Pentagon continues to supply military equipment and ammunition to Ukraine using previously allocated funds and existing contracts, but needs additional funding from Congress to provide new assistance.
The US House of Representatives adjourned until February 28, failing to vote on a bill to provide financial assistance to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
U. S. lawmakers are considering alternative approaches to quickly approve the next round of aid to Ukraine, as Republican leaders refuse to support the Senate's Ukraine aid bill without additional border security measures.
In 2024, elections will be held in more than 50 countries, so this year more than 2 billion voters will elect their governments. In particular, major elections are planned in India, the European Union, russia, Iran, and the United States.
According to White House spokesperson Karin Jean-Pierre, Republicans who block additional aid to Ukraine are siding with Russian President Putin.
According to Jake Sullivan, the United States cannot be replaced in providing military assistance to Ukraine, which is crucial as Ukrainian troops are running out of ammunition, and delays only help Russia.
House Speaker Mike Johnson says he will not hold an immediate vote on an international aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan until border security measures are approved.
Customs officers discovered and seized fossils about 400 million years old that were being illegally exported from Ukraine to Taiwan in an international parcel.
U. S. President Joe Biden urged the House of Representatives to approve the $95.3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan that was approved by the Senate as soon as possible.
The Senate approves a $95. 3 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, of which more than $60 billion is earmarked for Ukraine, which President Zelenskiy says gives him confidence and motivation.
