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Pentagon ‘actively working’ to retrieve F-35 fighter jet parts diverted to Hong Kong and seized by Chinese government

The Pentagon is working to retrieve unserviceable F-35 components that were diverted to Hong Kong and seized by the Chinese government in May, according to reports. The incident, which surfaced just before Xi Jinping's state visit to Washington, raised concerns about potential Chinese access to classified stealth technology. Sen. Elissa Slotkin criticized the timing, calling China a competitor and adversary.

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China expanding nuclear arsenal at alarming rate, analysis shows — despite Xi’s calls to de-escalate

A new analysis of satellite imagery reports that China has expanded or built at least seven nuclear test and construction facilities despite Xi Jinping's stated support for non-proliferation and a no-first-use policy, with its arsenal more than doubling since 2012. The article contrasts China's buildup with US and Russian stockpiles and notes it coincides with Xi's Washington visit.

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US deal in Greenland paves way for investment, data centers: Arctic commissioner

A US-Greenland-Denmark security agreement, signed at the UN, expands the US military presence in Greenland with two new defense bases and a Pituffik Space Base overhaul, while opening the door to investment in rare-earth mining and data centers. Arctic Commissioner Tom Dans frames the deal as good for business and a strategic counter to China and Russia in the Arctic, with the timing noted as significant ahead of Xi Jinping's Washington visit.

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Rep. John Moolenaar says U.S. has "responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself" before Xi visit

Rep. John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on China, responds to a Reuters report that Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to urge President Trump to halt all arms sales to Taiwan, saying the U.S. has a 'responsibility to help Taiwan defend itself.' The segment presents the Republican lawmaker's stance ahead of a planned Xi visit.

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China accused by senior Tory MP of 'enabling' Argentina to go after the Falkland Islands again as dispute over sovereignty reaches UN summit

A senior Conservative MP accuses China of financially enabling Argentina's renewed push on the Falkland Islands and backing Mauritius's Chagos claim. The dispute reached the UN summit, where Argentina's president demanded sovereignty talks and the UK vowed to defend the islanders' right to remain British.

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Royal Navy deep sea drone fires torpedo for the first time

A Royal Navy uncrewed submarine, Excalibur, has fired a torpedo for the first time in secret trials. The article presents the test as a major advance that could support the UK’s overstretched submarine fleet and help protect undersea cables amid increased Russian activity.

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Opinion | What Does Trump Want From Xi?

The WSJ editorial board asks what President Trump should seek from Chinese President Xi Jinping at a summit, arguing that a productive outcome must include a change in Beijing's aggressive global behavior and an end to Chinese help for Iran targeting Americans. It criticizes pomp and symbolic deals like soybeans and Boeing purchases.

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British jets will help defend Saudi Arabia's oil infrastructure from missile attacks, Andy Burnham reveals

Andy Burnham has approved a request from Saudi Arabia for UK military support, with RAF aircraft providing air-to-air refuelling to help defend oil infrastructure against Houthi missile and drone attacks. The deployment is described as time-limited and aimed at protecting oil routes and easing fuel price pressures. Burnham also plans to discuss the Middle East crisis with Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.

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