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China Ready to Launch War Against Taiwan, Says Island's Foreign Minister

The comment came in the backdrop of China conducting, for the first time, simulated strikes on Taiwan using an aircraft carrier.

Apr 12, 2023

By Jacob J

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a press conference after the European Union's Informal Summit in Salzburg, Austria, Sept. 20, 2018. (Xinhua/Ye Pingfan/IANS)

Taiwan Wonders if Macron's Comment in China Suggests Dilution in French Commitment

Macron cautioned against being drawn into a crisis over Taiwan driven by an "American rhythm and a Chinese overreaction".

Apr 12, 2023

By Reuters

Australian Defense Forces Chief Says Region Experiencing Great Power Competition

The intelligence leak by the United States was a "serious" incident, says Angus Campbell, the chief of Australia's Defence Force.

Apr 11, 2023

By Reuters

New Expose Shows Hunter Biden's Business Partners Were Regular Visitors at White House

According to a Fox Digital expose, top associates of Hunter Biden visited the White House more than 80 times during his father's term as the VP.

Apr 11, 2023

By Jacob J

US-Ally Egypt Secretly Making 40,000 Rockets for Russia, Says Report

The possible secret alignment of Cairo with Moscow comes at a time when the US is steadily losing its once unchallenged dominance in the Middle East.

Apr 11, 2023

By Jacob J

Saudi-Iran Normalization: Team From Tehran to visit Riyadh to Prepare for Embassy Reopening

Saudi Arabia cut diplomatic ties with Iran in 2016 in response to the attacks on Saudi diplomatic missions in Iran after the kingdom executed a Shiite cleric.

Apr 10, 2023

By IBTimes APAC Desk

US Navy's Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Milius in South China Sea Amid Beijing's Taiwan Invasion Drill

The US Navy said the USS Milius mission, which was held near the Spratly Islands, was carried out to uphold navigational rights in the South China Sea.

Apr 10, 2023

By Jacob J

US Deploys Nuclear Submarine In Middle East as Iran Threat Becomes Graver Than Ever

The nuclear sub started transiting the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea on Friday, the US Naval Forces Central Command said.

Apr 8, 2023

By Jacob J

House Judiciary Panel May Summon Alvin Bragg as Trump Arrest Plot Thickens - Report

Trump, who became the first former US president in history to be charged with a criminal offense, pleaded not guilty to 34 counts of offences detailed in the indictment.

Apr 6, 2023

By Jacob J

Chinese Spy Balloon Gathered Intel From Sensitive US Weapons Systems - Report

National Security Council spokesperson Kirby John declined to comment on what kind of electronic signals or communications the balloon could have accessed.

Apr 4, 2023

By IANS

New York Plans For Trump Surrender With Barricades, Courtroom Closings

The former president is due to be arraigned at the courthouse Tuesday afternoon, after his indictment in a grand jury probe over hush money paid to a porn star.

Apr 3, 2023

By Reuters

Conservatives Take Power in Finland as Sanna Marin Narrowly Loses Parliamentary Election

The National Coalition Party could get 48 seats in parliament, edging out Marin's centre-left alliance.

Apr 3, 2023

By IANS

Political Support for Trump Rises After Indictment; Here Are the Key Numbers

While 42 percent of Americans think the indictment is the result of a genuine effort to hold the former president accountable, 43 percent believe that the move was the result of 'political bias' against Trump.

Apr 2, 2023

By Jacob J

US Secret Service Rebuffs Manhattan District Attorney's Demand for Trump's Arrest

The Secret Service, which is in charge of presidential security, rejected the plan for immediate arrest of the former president as it needed more time for preparations.

Mar 31, 2023

By Jacob J

Trump Indicted in Alleged Hush Money Probe, Faces More Than 30 Charges

The former President faces more than 30 charges linked to business fraud, according to reports.

Mar 31, 2023

By Jacob J

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