China’s military also sent warships and aircraft during a second day of exercises designed to show its ability to claim the democratic island.
Tag: Missiles and Missile Defense Systems
China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwan
The exercises ended months of relative calm across the Taiwan Strait, and came after the Trump administration announced plans for arms sales to the island.
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing, Pentagon Says
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found.
What to Know About Putin’s Visit to India as Oil Trade Dries Up
The Trump administration, which crippled Russia’s oil sales to India with sanctions, will be watching Mr. Putin’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Top U.S. Negotiator Warned Europeans That Russia Is Stockpiling Missiles
Daniel P. Driscoll, the U.S. Army secretary, used the growing threat from Moscow as a way to sell a quick peace deal unfavorable to Ukraine.
Spat With China Becomes an Asset for Japan’s New Leader
Japan’s prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is not backing off from comments about Taiwan that enraged China. Many of Japan’s voters like her stance.
Russia Strikes Ukraine and Signals Resistance to Amended Peace Plan
The attack killed at least seven people in Kyiv, the authorities said, as Moscow suggested it would resist changes negotiated by Ukraine.
Russia Pummels Kyiv and Tries to Plunge Ukraine Into Darkness
A strike that killed six was the latest in a series of aerial assaults, many of which have targeted the power grid in an effort to deprive Ukrainians of energy as winter looms.
Putin Brandishes Menacing Nuclear Weapons as Talks With U.S. Falter
Touting new weapons tests, Moscow signals to Washington that it must contend with the Kremlin’s power and negotiate.
Trump and Xi Ease Off the Trade War, but New Nuclear Threat Brings a Chill
The two leaders reached an agreement on fentanyl, some tariffs and rare earths, at least for a year. But even as the global trade picture cleared a little, Mr. Trump spurred new worries about nuclear proliferation.