EU security could ‘crumble’ without US support – Politico

Francis Tuschek EU leaders fear that the post-World War II security architecture could “crumble any day” without US support, Politico magazine reported on Wednesday, citing European officials familiar with the mood ahead of a crucial summit in Brussels. The sense of uncertainty and pessimism among Ukraine’s backers in Europe has only grown since US President Donald Trump…

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Musk backs US withdrawal from UN and NATO

Richard Sanders Billionaire Elon Musk has publicly endorsed the idea of the US withdrawing from both the United Nations and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Responding to a social media post advocating such a move on Sunday, Musk, who leads the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), commented, “I agree.” US President Donald Trump and Republican…

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Slovakia will not back Kiev’s war effort – Fico

Francis Tuschek Bratislava will no longer provide military or financial aid to Kiev, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said, rejecting the Western mantra of “peace through force” and calling for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The announcement came in response to a tense meeting at the White House on Friday, where Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky, US President Donald…

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China’s stunning diplomatic coup against Taiwan pushes Trump into a corner

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor In recent months, the geopolitical landscape of East Asia has been dramatically altered by China’s assertive diplomatic maneuvers aimed at reducing Taiwan’s international standing. With significant implications for global geopolitics, these actions have created a complex scenario that places former President Donald Trump in a difficult position. Historically, Taiwan has…

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Taiwan Customs Dept. to deploy AI systems

Richard Sanders Taiwan aims to enhance its customs clearance process by expanding the use of AI-based X-ray imaging over the next four years, according to an anonymous Customs Administration official. The focus will be on detecting contraband such as meat products, e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, large bundles of banknotes, and specific agricultural produce. Since July…

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Donald Trump declines to say whether US would defend Taiwan in attack by mainland China

by Martin Haffner Associate Editor US President Donald Trump on Wednesday declined to say whether his administration would move to defend Taiwan against any possible mainland Chinese attack, while touting his “great relationship” with President Xi Jinping. “I don’t comment because I don’t ever want to put myself in that position” to commit in advance,…

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