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14 hours ago · The Cold War was characterized by a lack of global hot wars. Instead there were proxy wars, fought by client states and proxies of the United States and Soviet Union. The most important was Korean War (1950–1953), a stalemate that drained away Truman's base of support. Truman made five international trips during his presidency.
5 hours ago · North Korea's rare swipe at China this week underscored how Beijing and Pyongyang do not entirely see eye-to-eye on the latter's illicit nuclear weapons arsenal, despite warming ties in other ...
3 hours ago · Taiwan reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby on Wednesday, saying China's warships and warplanes were carrying out "joint combat readiness patrols", less than a week after Beijing ...
14 hours ago · SEOUL--North Korea’s rare swipe at China this week underscored how Beijing and Pyongyang do not entirely see eye-to-eye on the latter’s illicit nuclear weapons arsenal, despite warming ties in ...
14 hours ago · No civilised country wants to go to war, and reminding nations of the potential consequences of an escalation is a powerful deterrent. However, history shows that there are times when people need ...
14 hours ago · Name "Manchu" was adopted as the official name of the people by Emperor Hong Taiji in 1635, replacing the earlier name "Jurchen". It appears that manju was an old term for the Jianzhou Jurchens, although the etymology is not well understood. : 63 The Jiu Manzhou Dang, archives of early 17th century documents, contains the earliest use of Manchu. However, the actual etymology of the ethnic name ...
14 hours ago · South Korean and US warplanes are conducting separate drills this week over the naval hotspot near the two Korea’s west sea maritime border. Read more: South Korea says video shows North Korea ...
