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Wed, March 29, 2023 | 22:51

Finland likely to join NATO before Sweden

Finland likely to join NATO before Sweden

Sweden's prime minister acknowledged Tuesday that it is likely that neighbor Finland will join NATO before his country does, due to Turkey's opposition to the Swedish bid.

World | 2023-03-14 21:19

Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as China tensions rise

Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as China tensions rise

Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a U.S. model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island.

2023-03-14 21:19

China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners

China lifts sweeping visa curbs on foreigners

China will once again start issuing a range of visas to foreigners as of Wednesday, the country's foreign ministry said, in a major easing of travel restrictions in place since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

World | 2023-03-14 15:44

SVB's demise: Why didn't US bank regulators see it coming?

SVB's demise: Why didn't US bank regulators see it coming?

With hindsight, there were warning signs ahead of last week's spectacular collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, missed not only by investors, but by bank regulators.

World | 2023-03-14 14:26

US defense budget speeds toward $1 tril. with China in mind

US defense budget speeds toward $1 tril. with China in mind

The Pentagon intends to load up on advanced missiles, space defense and modern jets in its largest defense request in decades in order to meet the threat it perceives from China. The spending path would put the military's annual budget over the $1 trillion threshold in just a matter of years, its chief financial officer said Monday.

World | 2023-03-14 10:44

Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia

President Joe Biden and the leaders of Australia and the United Kingdom on Monday announced that Australia will purchase nuclear-powered attack submarines from the U.S. to modernize its fleet amid growing concern about China's influence in the Indo-Pacific.

World | 2023-03-14 10:28

US 3-year-old kills older sister with handgun

US 3-year-old kills older sister with handgun

A three-year-old girl accidentally killed her four-year-old sister with a handgun near Houston, Texas, despite the presence of five adults including their parents in their home, police said.

World | 2023-03-14 10:23

DoD cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record defense budget

DoD cites threats in Indo-Pacific in requesting record defense budget

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) cited threats and challenges posed by China and North Korea in requesting an increase in defense expenditures to a new record amount on Monday.

World | 2023-03-14 09:18

Biden promises 'whatever needed' for US bank system

Biden promises 'whatever needed' for US bank system

Bank stocks around the world plunged on Monday even as President Joe Biden vowed to take whatever action was needed to ensure the safety of the U.S. banking system after the sudden collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank.

World | 2023-03-14 08:33

Bank stocks tumble; others rise on hopes for easier rates

Bank stocks tumble; others rise on hopes for easier rates

Bank stocks tumbled Monday on worries about what's next to break, following the second- and third-largest bank failures in U.S. history. But many other stocks rose on hopes the bloodletting will force the Federal Reserve to take it easier on the hikes to interest rates that are shaking Wall Street and the economy.

World | 2023-03-14 08:13

Biden promises 'whatever needed' for US bank system

SVB collapse adds to woes of NPS' record investment loss

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