Event Brief
UPDATED May 8, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
May 8, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET
Taiwan lawmakers approve $25 billion defense spending bill
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Taiwan lawmakers passed a $25 billion defense spending bill after months of debate.
WHO: Taiwan lawmakers
WHAT: Approval of a $25 billion defense spending bill
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 7:38 PM ET
WHERE: Taiwan
WHY: Part of a scheduled process.
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