Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:38 PM
The development follows pressure from Chinese leader Xi Jinping and concerns that the sale would derail President Trump’s coming visit to Beijing.
Plus, a Chinese pressure campaign holds up a U.S. arms deal for Taiwan and RFK Jr. again reshuffles his leadership ranks.
The commitment to a key Asian ally coincides with increased pressure on other defense partners.
A look at the warships, jet fighters and missiles massing at Iran’s doorstep.
A group of state-linked funds has stepped in and unloaded holdings to cool things down when investors get too rosy.
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