Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked for a meeting with Donald Trump to try to end the “bloody mess” of the Ukraine war, the US president-elect revealed Thursday, just days before his January 20 inauguration. Trump has often criticised the massive military aid Washington has sent to Kyiv.
Taiwan eyes defence spending hike to counter China pressure
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Cliff Notes – Taiwan eyes defence spending hike to counter China pressure Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a plan to invest an extra $40 billion
US and UK agree zero-tariffs on pharmaceuticals
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TL;DR The US has exempted the UK from proposed trade tariffs on pharmaceuticals, easing prior concerns over export charges from Europe. In return, the UK
