US senators propose bill to speed up transfer of European weapons to Taiwan

Washington, May 24 (CNA) Two US senators on Friday introduced a bill to facilitate Europe’s transfer of US-made weapons to Taiwan to encourage closer cooperation between European countries and Taipei . Working across party lines, Republican Senator Pete Ricketts and Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen proposed the “Building Options for the Lasting Security of Taiwan through…

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Thousands of lanterns will light up Ala Moana Beach during annual Memorial Day ceremony

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – More than 50,000 people are expected to gather Monday evening on the shores of Ala Moana Beach Park as candle-lit lanterns float during Hawaii’s annual Shinnyo Lantern Ceremony to remember lost loved ones. The organization said this year’s theme is “Many Rivers, One Ocean.” Organizers said they hope the ceremony can provide…

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Can a new military hotline between the United States and China stop the downward spiral?

It may not be total detente, but China and the United States are entering a new, tentatively positive, diplomatic moment. New communication channels appear to stabilize a mutual downward spiral between the two superpowers that threatens to propel them inevitably toward conflict. The final channel to reopen is expected to take place next month, when…

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Bochum surprises Fortuna Düsseldorf on penalties to survive play-off scare

Bochum will remain in the Bundesliga for the 2024/25 season after staging a stunning comeback in the second leg of the promotion/relegation play-off, ultimately beating Fortuna Düsseldorf on penalties after overturning a 3-0 first-leg deficit. Fortuna Düsseldorf 0-3 Bochum (3-3 on aggregate; Bochum wins 6-5 on penalties)Goals: 0-1 Hofmann 18′ (help: Stöger)0-2 Hofmann 66′ (assist:…

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