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US Approves $385 Million Arms Sale to Taiwan Amid Rising Tensions with China
The United States has approved $385 million in arms sales to Taiwan, including spare parts for F-16 fighter jets, radar systems, and tactical communications equipment, according to the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA).
The $320 million package for F-16s and radar systems is expected to enhance Taiwan’s defense capabilities, with deliveries starting in 2025.
A separate $65 million deal includes support for a tactical communications system. Both sales were approved by the State Department and notified to Congress.
Despite no formal diplomatic ties, the US remains Taiwan’s largest arms supplier.
Taiwan’s defense ministry expressed gratitude, highlighting the boost to its air defense and combat readiness. This marks the 18th arms deal to Taiwan under President Joe Biden’s administration.
China, which considers Taiwan its territory, condemned the sale. Meanwhile, Taiwan reported increased Chinese military activity near the island, detecting aircraft, naval vessels, and balloons within 24 hours. The developments underscore growing tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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