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U.S. Actions
Trump officially launches the U.S. Space Command as a counter to Russian and Chinese threats.
Signs of new U.S.-China trade discussions emerge as increased tariffs loom large.
China slams U.S. warship for provocative transit through South China Sea though it remains in international waters.
Venezuela
U.S. hopeful E.U. will impose sanctions on Venezuela in coming months.
There is No sign Venezuela’s Maduro willing to exit.
Israel
Israel plants dummy decoy soldiers on border with Lebanon after Hezbollah threats.
U.S. voices support for Israel as war fears rise in the Middle East.
Israel calls on Lebanon to curtail Hezbollah’s missile program.
Pompeo vows U.S. support for Israel in event of war with Iran.
U.S. labels Lebanon bank with Hezbollah ties a ‘global terrorist,’ sanctions Iranian networks linked to regime.
China, Hong Kong
China’s garrison in Hong Kong closely watches as protests churn on.
Chinese troops in Hong Kong won’t ‘sit on hands’ if situation worsens.
China says tanks crossing border into Hong Kong are ‘routine’ troop rotation.
North Korea
North Korea changes constitution to solidify Kim Jong Un’s rule.
EU, UK
U.K. says it will hold twice-weekly Brexit talks with E.U. officials.
U.K., France, Germany to hold talks on Iran nuclear deal and protecting Gulf shipping.
E.U. Foreign Policy Chief says new U.S.-Iran agreement must compliment 2015 nuclear deal.
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