Alwin Mathew

China Boosts Defense Spending, Asserts Firm Stance on Taiwan

BEIJING - China plans to increase its defense spending by 7.2% this year, continuing a trend of significant budget growth under President Xi Jinping's leadership, as ...

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Reeves Tightens Welfare While Slashing Growth Forecast for 2025

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has tightened the welfare budget while ramping up defence spending in her Spring Statement, aiming to revive a sluggish economy.The Office for Budget Responsibility ...

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