Daily Memo: Taiwan Proposes Defense Budget Boost, Canada to Return More Turbines

The self-ruled island is planning to increase its military spending by nearly 14 percent.

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Taiwanese defense. Taiwan proposed increasing its defense spending next year by 13.9 percent compared to this year. This would bring Taiwan’s total defense budget to $19 billion, including an additional $3.6 billion for fighter jets and other equipment. The proposal comes as tensions rise between Taiwan and China. Nord Stream maintenance. Canada’s foreign minister said […]

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