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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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Taiwan parliament approves extra defence spending but less than government wanted
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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks next to Czech Republic's Prime Minister Andrej Babis (not pictured) during a press conference in Prague, Czech Republic, April 16, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny
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Treasury's Bessent says US has 'plenty' of funds for Iran war
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Black soot after reported black rain following a strike on fuel tanks, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 10, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over US$11 billion in six days, source says
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Israel sharply boosting defence spending to finance Iran war
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Trump threatens to halt US trade with Spain over military bases, defence spending
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Germany urges France to boost defence spending
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Germany urges France to boost defence spending
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UK plans to further hike defence spending
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UK plans to further hike defence spending
16/02/2026
FILE PHOTO: A soldier speaks to Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te in Hsinchu, Taiwan July 10, 2025. REUTERS/Ann Wang/File Photo
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US lawmakers step up pressure on Taiwan parliament to approve defence spending
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Taiwan plans extra US$40 billion in defence spending to counter China
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Taiwan President ups defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030
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Taiwan President ups defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2030
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