China is preparing to construct a joint military training facility in Cuba, potentially putting Beijing’s troops less than 100 miles from American soil. For the full article, click here.
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US postpones Blinken China trip indefinitely over spy balloon furor
The Biden administration has scrapped Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s planned visit to China early next week after a suspected spy balloon launched by Beijing was spotted over the western US. For the full article, click here.
Russia says ‘no agreements’ yet on swap for Brittney Griner, Paul Whelan
Russia said Thursday that no deal has been reached on any prisoner exchange with the US a day after reports emerged that Washington had proposed sending back notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout to secure the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul...