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US, Netherlands go Dutch to refurbish Czech tanks for Ukraine
The U.S. and Netherlands are splitting the cost of refurbishing 90 more Czech T-72B tanks for Ukraine in Kyiv’s fight to repel Russia.
By Joe Gould
China begins naval exercise in the South China Sea
The location of the drills includes the contested Paracel and Spratly island groups, where Vietnam, the Philippines and others claim territory.
The real history of Memorial Day
Though Memorial Day was made an official federal holiday in 1971, its roots trace all the way back to the Civil War.
By Rebecca Miller
Why this US general says Russian Wagner mercenaries in Africa ‘concern me greatly’
The incoming head of U.S. Africa Command has dealt with Russian mercenaries before during his time in Syria, and is planning to look into their operations on the African continent in his new role.
By Kyle Rempfer
Tit-for-tat in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing and Washington continue spat over waters long considered international shipping lanes.
UN experts: North Korea nukes intact, dispersing missiles
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea — the country’s official name — also continues to violate an arms embargo, a ban on luxury goods and financial sanctions, the experts said.
By Edith M. Lederer, The Associated Press
Deadlock over cost of US troops in South Korea isn’t halting military ops, for now, but workers face furlough
President Trump reportedly wants the Republic of Korea to pay up to double the current amount to host 28,000 U.S. troops based in the country.
By Kyle Rempfer
Iran satellite fails to reach orbit after launch that worried US
The U.S. is concerned Iran may develop the ability to launch a nuclear weapon at the U.S. mainland.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Iran says its rockets will send two satellites into orbit, despite US concerns
The U.S. worries this technology could be used to develop long-range missiles.
By Nassir Karimi
Iranian navy vows to sail into America’s backyard
One of Iran's top naval officers says Tehran will send a "flotilla" on a cruise to the Western Atlantic.
By Mark D. Faram