China views the democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory. Therefore, the United States’ weapons sales to Taipei is certain to be discussed during the two days of meetings this week between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Denmark ready to join UK-France Strait of Hormuz security mission
Countries ready to secure freedom of navigation, but only when conflict ends
Iran war puts major reinsurer Munich Re on the hook for $100m plus in claims
Chief financial officer says impact on business less than during year of Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine
Gulf Countries Arrest Shiite ‘Traitors’ Amid War With Iran
Dozens of Gulf citizens have been accused of belonging to Iran-linked terrorism cells as the war accelerates a shift toward deeper authoritarianism in the region.
US intelligence shows Iran retains substantial missile capabilities
By R Anil Kumar Despite US President Donald Trump touting of ‘decimating’ Iran’s missile capabilities in the recent conflict in West Asia, a recent US intelligence assessment gives a different picture to the claims made by the US Pres…
News24 | 12 Dutch hospital staff in quarantine after hantavirus-infected blood, urine mishandled
A Dutch hospital has quarantined 12 staff members as a preventive measure after blood and urine from a hantavirus patient were handled without observing strict protocols, as medics around the world work to stop the spread of the outbreak.
Trump insults reporter asking about the spiralling cost of his ballroom
Donald Trump lashed out at a reporter who pressed him about the budget for the White House ballroom renovation on Tuesday (12 May).
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies after cancer battle
The 213cm centre, who publicly came out as gay in 2013, had been battling a brain tumour.
Bodies of three women recovered from sea off Brighton
Sussex police say officers are working to identify women and understand what happened to themThe bodies of three women have been recovered from the sea off Brighton, Sussex police said.The force said emergency services were called to concerns for the w…
Norden buys four handysize bulkers in secondhand swoop
Danish company has been busy buying, selling and leasing vessels this year so far