defense spending
UK to increase defense spending by $6 billion, citing threats from Russia and China
World
March 13, 2023
UK to increase defense spending by $6 billion, citing threats from Russia and China
The United Kingdom will ramp up defense spending by $6 billion to “fortify” against growing threats from Russia and China,…
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
World
January 2, 2021
In a first, Congress overrides Trump veto of defense bill
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Friday overrode President Donald Trump’s veto of a defense policy bill, a first by lawmakers…
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
World
November 29, 2019
NATO seeks to head off budget row saying spending is rising
BRUSSELS (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Friday that European allies and Canada are spending even more than previously…
China’s Annual National People’s Congress meeting begins
World
March 6, 2017
China’s Annual National People’s Congress meeting begins
China's ruling communist party's National People's Congress (NPC) has started its annual session. The opening speech from premier Li Keqiang…