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Prolific Chinese Money Launderer Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Laundering Drug Trafficking Proceeds Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigation

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
A Chinese national was sentenced today in the Western District of North Carolina by U.S. District Judge Susan C. Rodriguez to 15 years in prison and ordered to forfeit $25 million for his role in a Chinese money laundering organization (CMLO) that laundered over $92 million in illicit funds, including proceeds from the importation and distribution of illegal drugs into the United States, primarily through Mexico.
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The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet Session in Jeddah

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud chaired the Cabinet session held today in Jeddah
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Russia Rolls Out Homegrown Engine for Its New Light Aircraft

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
The Russian state corporation Rostec's engine division has completed the design documentation and approved the mock-up of a brand-new turboprop engine - the VK-1600S, the company said.
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Spokesperson's Press Briefing (August 18, 2026)

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
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Russia-Myanmar talks

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
President of Russia Vladimir Putin met in the Kremlin with President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing, who arrived in Russia on an official visit.
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Russia Starts Construction of Small Reactor Nuclear Power Plant in Myanmar

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
Russia is beginning to implement agreements on construction of small modular reactor nuclear power plant in Myanmar, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Tuesday.
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Libya Must Seize Moment to Advance Political Progress, End 'Drawn-out' Transition, Security Council Hears, as Public Anger Mounts over Power Outages, Rising Costs

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
While Libya has made strides in advancing its ambitious political road map - aimed at unifying the country's divided institutions and paving the way for elections - widespread electricity shortages, economic turmoil and security flareups are driving public frustration at the slow pace of progress, the senior United Nations official in Tripoli warned the Security Council today.
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Libya's leaders must use this window of opportunity to make progress on Libya's political process: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
Statement by Ambassador Sarah MacIntosh, UK Permanent Representative to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Libya.
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Iran Denies Role In Kurdistan Drone Attacks

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
Iran has denied involvement in a drone attack targeting the office of Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister Masrour Barzani and the home of the region's intelligence chief, as Iraqi and US officials condemned the incident and called for an investigation.
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Foreign Ministry: Saudi Arabia Condemns Attack on Iraqi Kurdistan Region Prime Minister's Office

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's strongest condemnation of the attacks on the Kurdistan Region of Iraq, which targeted the office of Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, in a blatant violation of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Iraq
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Soldier indicted for leaking military secrets to China-linked group

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
A 34-year-old Taiwanese soldier, identified by his surname Chiang (江), has been indicted on charges of violating the National Security Act and the Anti-Corruption Act after allegedly providing confidential military electronic records to a China-linked organization in exchange for money, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
The Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence has notified the sixth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) comprising 405 strategically important items with an estimated business potential of Rs 3,070 crore.
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Germany says Bundeswehr on track to hit 2026 troop target

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
Germany's armed forces have grown to about 186,700 military personnel, marking its highest troop level in roughly 13 years, Anadolu Agency reported citing the German Defense Ministry.
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NORINCO to debut Fuxi special-purpose humanoid robot, enabling remote human control and on-site robotic operations

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO Group), a state-owned defense company, is set to showcase its Fuxi special-purpose humanoid robot, which can conduct all-weather reconnaissance, intelligent patrols and operations in hazardous areas, while allowing human operators to remotely control the robot's movements in real time.
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PLA Navy Task Force 83 returns after completing far-sea training and visits to Russia, Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia

Globalsecurity.org - Tue, 18/08/2026 - 14:00
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy Task Force 83, comprising the training ship Qi Jiguang and the amphibious dock landing ship Kunlunshan, returned to Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on Monday after successfully completing its far-sea comprehensive training and visit missions to Russia, Vietnam, Brunei and Indonesia, per official release on Tuesday.
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