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Pentagon set to send initial $1 billion in military aid to Ukraine once bill clears Senate and Biden
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Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Yen's slide toward 160 level could trigger action, says senior ruling party official
reuters.com/markets/asia/yens-slide-toward-160-level-could-trigger-action-says-senior-ruling-party-2024-04-24/
US announces $1 billion package for Ukraine: The Defense Department announced a $1 billion package for Ukraine shortly after President Biden on Wednesday signed ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4617823-us-announces-1-billion-package-for-ukraine/
US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine after months of resistance: The US delivered long-range missiles to Ukraine earlier this month that the Biden ...
cnn.com/2024/04/24/politics/us-secretly-sent-long-range-missiles-to-ukraine/
Quick Glance: USA Provides Ukraine with Long-Range ATACMS Missiles
- The USA delivered short-range ATACMS missiles with extended range to Ukraine to protect the country.
- The delivery was discreet, part of an aid package to maintain Ukraine's operational security.
- The USA previously provided ATACMS missiles with a range of 165 km last year, now supplying missiles with up to 300 km range.
- Germany rejects providing the Taurus missile while the USA offers extensive aid to Ukraine.
Japan may intervene to support yen any time, says senior ruling party official: Japanese authorities could intervene in the currency market any time as recent ...
reuters.com/markets/currencies/japan-may-intervene-support-yen-any-time-says-senior-ruling-party-official-2024-04-23/
Aso Seeks to Build Personal Relationship with Trump, Anticipating Possible Return to White House
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240425-182437/
Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times: There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/australias-new-defense-strategy-already-behind-the-times/
“Stop Killing Palestinian Children!”: Activists Disrupt Pentagon Chief Lloyd Austin Hearing
democracynow.org/2024/4/18/headlines/stop_killing_palestinian_children_activists_disrupt_pentagon_chief_lloyd_austin_hearing
Some LDP Members Oppose BOJ Rate Hikes Ahead of Political Events: A small sampling of lawmakers from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party indicates there’s ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-24/some-ldp-members-oppose-boj-rate-hikes-ahead-of-political-events
Army Deploys Typhon Missile System To China's Backyard For The First Time: The Army's Typhon system, which can fire Tomahawk and SM-6 missiles ...
twz.com/land/army-deploys-typhon-missile-system-to-chinas-backyard-for-the-first-time
Former Japan PM Aso heads to New York in bid to meet Trump: TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso begins a visit to New York on Monday during which he ...
asia.nikkei.com/Politics/International-relations/Former-Japan-PM-Aso-heads-to-New-York-in-bid-to-meet-Trump
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What Would $60 Billion in Ukraine War Aid Buy?: What would $60 billion buy? Lots of air-defense missiles and artillery ammunition, according to the Pentagon.
nytimes.com/2024/04/20/us/politics/weapons-aid-ukraine-military.html
Quick Glance: Ukrainian President Thanks US for Weapon Aid
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy thanked U.S. political leaders for approving an aid package for Ukraine, providing the country with a chance at "victory" in its defense against Russia.
- The House passed a bill granting Ukraine $60.8 billion in aid, with Zelenskyy urging swift Senate approval to ensure rapid assistance to frontline soldiers.
- Zelenskyy emphasized the critical need for long-range weapons and air defense systems to stabilize the situation and regain the initiative in Ukraine.
- He addressed rumors of a territorial deal with Russia, emphasizing the importance of a strategy based on concrete democratic measures to end the war.
How much do we really know about the Trump jury?
politico.com/newsletters/politico-nightly/2024/04/19/how-much-do-we-really-know-about-the-trump-jury-00153458
Quick Glance: Hush Money Trial: Trump's Silent Encounter with Insults
- Donald Trump has been forced to listen to potential jurors in his criminal hush money trial in New York openly criticize him.
- Transitioning from a life of adulation to facing critics, Trump now experiences a different reality without the control he's accustomed to.
- Previously shielded from critique, Trump now faces a trial with potential felony convictions and will have to endure listening to more criticism.
- Potential jurors exhibited a range of opinions towards Trump, from admiration for his business acumen to open criticism of his persona and rhetoric.
Report Sounds Alarm Over Growing Role of Big Tech in US Military-Industrial Complex
commondreams.org/news/military-industrial-complex-big-tech
U.S. unveils $1 billion Ukraine weapons package: Resupply of artillery ammunition, armored vehicles and air-defense missiles comes after Congress ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/24/biden-us-weapons-ukraine/
Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/trump-jan-6-capitol-riot-national-guard-00152757
US troops set to withdraw from Niger, State Department official says: US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell met with Niger’s Prime Minister Ali Lamine Zeine ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/us-troops-to-withdraw-from-niger/
Support for Japan PM Kishida's Cabinet tops 20% for 1st time in 3 months: Mainichi poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0na/004000c
What are the Royal Navy’s land-attack capabilities?: Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles from submarines, Paveway IV bombs from F-35Bs, and the ongoing integration of ...
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/what-are-the-royal-navys-land-attack-capabilities/
US defense chief speaks with Chinese counterpart, Pentagon says
reuters.com/world/us/us-defense-chief-speaks-with-chinese-counterpart-pentagon-says-2024-04-16/
Ex-Japan PM Aso eyes meeting with Trump during trip to NY - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso is making arrangements to meet ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240419/p2g/00m/0na/056000c
Ukraine holds its breath as US set to approve $60bn of military aid: The Ukraine aid bill, passed in the United States’ House of Representatives on ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/642328
Quick Glance: State Customs Service: Polish Protesters Cease Border Blockade
- The blockade by Polish protesters at the Yahodyn-Dorohusk border crossing on the Polish-Ukrainian border was lifted by Ukraine's State Customs Service on April 22.
- Traffic flow in both directions was restored as of 1:40 p.m.
- As per Valentyna Chernysh, a representative of the customs office in Volyn Oblast, there were 400 trucks queued on the Polish side of the border, with an additional 140 in a digital queue.
- Despite a reduction in border blockades, the State Customs Service indicated on April 17 that Polish protesters intended to block the Korczowa-Krakovets border crossing for a two-day period.
China-Russia-Iran Axis Is Bad News for Trump and GOP Isolationists: To understand what is at stake in the fight against the axis of China, Russia and Iran ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-21/china-russia-iran-axis-is-bad-news-for-trump-and-gop-isolationists
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days: The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for ...
reuters.com/world/us-state-dept-fully-expects-finalize-new-aukus-trade-exemptions-next-120-days-2024-04-19/
Following months of delays, U.S. unveils $1B military package for Ukraine - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/25/new-Pentagon-military-package-Ukraine/6981714030340/
China's newest aircraft carrier seen with mock-ups of aircraft: images: Images show the aircraft carrier Fujian hosting mock-ups of various aircraft ...
businessinsider.com/chinas-newest-aircraft-carrier-seen-with-aircraft-mock-ups-images-2024-4
The US and Japan reinforce their military alliance to counter the growing weight of China
english.elpais.com/international/2024-04-10/the-us-and-japan-reinforce-their-military-alliance-to-counter-the-growing-weight-of-china.html
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Netanyahu's Gaza war approach
- President Joe Biden criticizes Netanyahu for inadequate humanitarian aid in Gaza.
- The U.S. increases pressure on Israel to achieve a ceasefire, straining the long-standing alliance.
- Disagreements over humanitarian aid and offensive plans in Rafah deepen the divide between the two countries.
- Israel slowly ramps up aid, but logistical issues and security concerns complicate deliveries.
US tech giants reviving Japan’s cutting edge: Blocked from operating and expanding in China, leading American computing and software companies have shifted their ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/us-tech-giants-reviving-japans-cutting-edge/
Pentagon Preparing Package for Ukraine, Promising Armor, Artillery and Air Defenses ASAP
kyivpost.com/post/31547
How Biden could help Ukraine with arms without Congress: Over six months of deadlock in the US Congress, passing new aid legislation for Ukraine ...
eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/16/7183868/
Biden-Kishida Summit: The Japan-US Alliance Has Gone Global: The U.S. president praised Japan's growing international clout as the two leaders cemented new areas ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/biden-kishida-summit-the-japan-us-alliance-has-gone-global/
Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
Japan PM sends offering to war-linked Yasukuni shrine for spring rite - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240421/p2g/00m/0na/016000c
Defense Sec. Austin says U.S. doesn't have "any evidence" of Israel committing genocide in Gaza
axios.com/2024/04/09/israel-genocide-gaza-us-austin-palestinians
Kishida Ties as 8th-Longest-Serving PM in Postwar Japan
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240422-181759/
At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/10/state-dinner-japan-biden-kishida-guests/
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
US Lawmakers Urge Pentagon to Ban Vehicles With Chinese Auto Tech: US lawmakers urged the Pentagon to bar Internet-connected vehicles with Chinese technology ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-18/chinese-auto-tech-should-be-banned-at-us-bases-lawmakers-say
US Army botched $1 billion upgrade of the Stryker armored vehicle's gun : Fearing its Stryker armored vehicles risked being outgunned, the US Army rushed to arm ...
businessinsider.com/us-army-botched-1-billion-upgrade-of-stryker-armored-gun-2024-4
Pentagon chief says Ukraine aid package contributes to US security: US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has welcomed the House of Representatives adoption of a ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452211/
84% say Japan ex-PM Mori should be called to Diet to explain LDP slush fund scandal: poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0na/024000c
Pentagon officially announces rumored $1 bn military aid for Ukraine - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/24/pentagon-officially-announces-rumored-1-bn-military-aid-for-ukraine/
At White House, Japanese prime minister will trumpet strength of U.S. alliance: Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit would underline the importance and strength ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/japanese-prime-minister-visit-biden-kishida/
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Defying Niger exit order leaves U.S. troops vulnerable, whistleblower says: A U.S. Air Force leader in Niger made a whistleblower complaint to Congress raising ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/17/niger-air-force-whistleblower/
WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Ukraine aid again considered in Congress
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-pentagon-holds-news-briefing-as-ukraine-aid-again-considered-in-congress
Half of Iran missiles fired at Israel malfunctioned, crashed: reports: Around 50% of Iran's 120 ballistic missiles failed to launch or crashed in flight ...
businessinsider.com/half-of-iran-missiles-fired-israel-failed-reports-2024-4
Why Asian Allies Are Wary of the U.S. Election—and Why Experts Say They Don’t Need to Be
time.com/6968434/indo-pacific-security-alliances-us-presidential-election-trump-biden-asia/
Donald Keene's Japan (Pt. 56): Finding kindred spirit in Edo painter shunning seclusion policy - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240422/p2a/00m/0et/013000c
Just 15% of Japanese youth say country's future is bright, lowest among 6 countries - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240409/p2a/00m/0na/012000c
Cabinet minister Takaichi, more than 90 lawmakers visit Yasukuni Shrine: Japan's economic security minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday visited Yasukuni ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/update1-economic-security-minister-takaichi-visits-war-linked-yasukuni-shrine
Kishida may pay a price, but has handled LDP scandal shrewdly: Kiyoteru Tsutsui is the Henri H. and Tomoye Takahashi professor of Japanese studies at the ...
asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Kishida-may-pay-a-price-but-has-handled-LDP-scandal-shrewdly
Paid articlePaid What Did Your Taxes Fund in 2023?: Hint: They enriched Pentagon contractors at the expense of better healthcare, education, clean air and water ...
otherwords.org/last-year-you-spent-more-than-a-months-rent-on-pentagon-contractors/
Kishida's leadership put to test as by-election campaigning begins - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/016000c
Japan PM Kishida Cabinet's support rate rises to 23.8%: Kyodo poll - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0na/028000c
US to impose new sanctions targeting Iran's missile and drone program: The new sanctions and other measures will "continue a steady drumbeat of ...
jpost.com/international/article-797500
LDP dismisses lawmaker's request to review penalty over funds scandal - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/061000c
Israel-Gaza live updates: We 'defeated' Iran, Biden says: Six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its ...
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/iran-did-not-give-us-heads-up-on-israel-attack-pentagon-109262402
"Within days" - Pentagon set to quickly send Ukraine arms after US Congress approval - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/19/within-days-pentagon-set-to-quickly-send-ukraine-arms-after-us-congress-approval/
Japan’s LDP Battles to Avoid ‘Total Defeat’ in By-Elections; Opposition Party Guards against Overconfidence
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/election/20240422-181830/
US Navy to receive 16 Coyote missiles from Northrop Grumman: The U.S. Department of Defense announced it has reached an agreement with defense giant Northrop ...
defence-blog.com/us-navy-to-receive-16-coyote-missiles-from-northrop-grumman/
Pentagon can’t force Starlink to block service to Russians, US official says: US is “taking steps” and “working through” the problem with SpaceX and Ukraine ...
defenseone.com/threats/2024/04/pentagon-cant-force-starlink-axe-service-russians-us-official-says/395637/
Quick Glance: Starlink in Russia: Musk's Technology in Warfare
- Elon Musk expresses concern over Starlink's use in Russia's war.
- Russia employs Starlink for military purposes contrary to its original intent.
- Illicit networks smuggle banned Starlink terminals into Russia.
- Starlink aids Russia in overcoming communication issues and controlling drones.
Top US military officer visits Israel amid fears of Iranian attack: U.S. Central Command head Gen. Erik Kurilla is in Israel to speak with officials as fear ...
trib.al/TjTyesY
The US and Japan’s Mission to Push Next Generation Nuclear Power : Japan ramps up the joint nuclear power agenda with the U.S. and Philippines ...
thediplomat.com/2024/04/the-us-and-japans-mission-to-push-next-generation-nuclear-power/
US and Israel can kill missiles in space, but it's a tough shot: There's video from the attack showing what is thought to be an exo-atmospheric kill ...
businessinsider.com/us-israel-exoatmospheric-missile-kill-capability-iran-attack-challenging-intercept-2024-4
Senior U.S. general to visit Israel to coordinate on Iran attack threat: The senior U.S. military commander in charge of the Middle East is expected to visit ...
axios.com/2024/04/10/israel-us-iran-defense-coordination-threats
Editorial: Time is ripe for Japan to ban murky political funding practices - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240413/p2a/00m/0op/006000c
Former ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for decades-long spying of US government for Cuba
nypost.com/2024/04/12/us-news/former-us-ambassador-sentenced-to-15-years-in-prison-for-spying-for-communist-cuba/
Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
This Multiple Sclerosis Breakthrough Could Lead to More Advances: A new blood test reveals signs of the disease years before symptoms occur ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-20/this-multiple-sclerosis-breakthrough-could-lead-to-more-advances
Ukraine weapons package ‘ready to go’ once aid bill clears Congress: It will take less than a week, U.S. officials say, for a resupply of some weapons to reach ...
washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/04/19/ukraine-us-weapons-house-aid-bill/
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama: Nobuyasu Nikai, who serves as secretary to his 85-year-old father, has been asked to stand ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/nikai-son-election-lower-house/
China seen as security threat by over 90% of Japanese, new survey shows: More than nine in every 10 Japanese now feel the nation’s security is threatened by
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3258271/china-seen-security-threat-over-90-japanese-new-survey-shows
Japan’s Ruling LDP Uses AI to Create Catchphrase for New Poster; Focus on Economic Revitalization
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240416-180720/
Japan Ruling Party Backs 2 Proposals Aimed at Securing Sufficient Members of Imperial Family
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240417-180812/
Japan PM Kishida’s Bid to Clear Slush Fund Scandal Fails to Improve Poll Support: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s cabinet approval slipped back to the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-09/japan-pm-s-bid-to-clear-scandal-fails-to-improve-poll-support
Paid articlePaid Three Japan by-elections set to start amid fund scandal: The official campaign period is set to start Tuesday for the April 28 by-elections for the House of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/politics/three-by-elections-set-start/
How AI risks creating a ‘black box’ at the heart of US legal system: Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an expanding — and often invisible — role in ...
thehill.com/business/personal-finance/4571982-ai-black-box-legal-system/
Why Yellen’s reflation pleas fall flat in Beijing: The People’s Bank of China is giving a whole new meaning to “monetary science.” Asia’s biggest economy's ...
asiatimes.com/2024/04/why-yellens-reflation-pleas-fall-flat-in-beijing/
LDP to present political reform plan this week as pressure grows: The move will lay the groundwork for an amendment of the political funds control law in the ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/politics/political-reform/
US national debt interest exceeds defense spending: CBO: Federal spending on servicing the national debt has eclipsed military spending in fiscal year 2024 ...
foxbusiness.com/politics/us-national-debt-interest-exceeds-defense-spending-cbo
Sexual harassment allegations made against top Biden nuclear official: The No. 2 at the Department of Energy’s nuclear security agency is leaving his post amid ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/05/sexual-harassment-allegations-made-against-top-biden-nuclear-official-00150835
A drone factory in Utah is at the epicenter of anti-China fervor: U.S. drone makers are hoping to break China’s hold on the U.S. market.
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/11/drones-china-us-manufacturing/
Motegi faces bumpy road after faction dissolution: Motegi has never sought to conceal his aspirations for the top spot, but his prospects may now be dwindling.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/motegi-faction-dissolution/
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