Category: US
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U.S. Arms Taiwan Air Defenses
On November 19, 2025, the United States confirmed the approval of a major arms sale to Taiwan valued at approximately $700 million for the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS), a medium-range air-defense solution manufactured by RTX Corporation (formerly Raytheon). This marks the second U.S. weapons package to Taiwan in a single week, following a…
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MBS, Trump Seal Trillion-Dollar Pact
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the de facto ruler of the kingdom, arrived in Washington, D.C., on November 18, 2025, for an official working visit with U.S. President Donald Trump. 1. Key Agreements and Commitments from MBS-Trump Meeting (Nov 18, 2025)Defense Pact: U.S.-Saudi security guarantee agreement, including F-35 fighter jet sales and…
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U.S. Approves F-35 Sale to Saudi Arabia
On November 17, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed during an Oval Office press interaction that the United States will approve and proceed with the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia. Speaking ahead of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s (MBS) White House visit on November 18, Trump stated: “They’ve been…
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US Ties Gaza to PA Reforms
Diplomats say the United States has placed Revision 2 of its Gaza draft UNSC resolution under silence procedure until 6 p.m. today (Nov. 13). The latest draft introduces a major change to OP2, stating: “Once the PA’s reform program is fully implemented and Gaza’s reconstruction progresses, conditions may finally allow for a credible pathway to Palestinian…
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Epstein Files Released: Ties to Elites Resurface
As of November 13, 2025, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has reignited in U.S. politics due to a major document release by the House Oversight Committee on November 12. This follows months of bipartisan pressure for transparency, amid a government shutdown that ended the same day. The “leaks” refer to emails and files from Epstein’s estate,…