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World does not need a crisis over Taiwan, opposition leader says ahead of China trip
TAIPEI/BEIJING, April 1 — At a time of international turbulence the world does not need a crisis over Taiwan, the leader of the island’s largest opposition party said today ahead […]
Qatar says Iran missile struck oil tanker in its waters
DOHA, April 1 — Qatar said today that a tanker leased to its state-owned energy company was struck by an Iranian missile in the Gulf country’s territorial waters. “Qatar was […]
China extradites alleged scam boss from Cambodia over multibillion-dollar crime ring
BEIJING, April 1 — A China-born accused scam boss was extradited from Cambodia, Chinese state media said today, linking him to an alleged kingpin indicted by the US for running […]
Iran says has ‘zero trust’ in US, demands full end to war
TEHRAN, April 1 — Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said there were no negotiations with the United States and that Tehran had not responded to a reported 15-point proposal from […]
Iran drone attack sets Kuwait airport fuel tanks ablaze, no casualties
KUWAIT, April 1 — An Iranian drone attack struck fuel tanks at Kuwait International Airport today, sparking a massive fire but causing no casualties, Kuwait’s state news agency KUNA said. […]
Two-thirds of Americans want swift end to Iran war even if US goals unmet, poll finds
WASHINGTON DC, April 1 — Two-thirds of Americans believe that the US should work to end its involvement in the Iran war quickly, even if that means not achieving the goals […]
Trump says Iran war could end in ‘two weeks, maybe three’
WASHINGTON, April 1 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday that the war with Iran may be over in two or three weeks and it will be up to other […]
Australia public broadcaster staff strike over pay for first time in 20 years
SYDNEY, March 25 (Reuters) – Hundreds of staff at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation began a one-day strike on Wednesday, the first walkout in 20 years, over pay and working conditions, […]
Mullally to be installed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
LONDON, March 25 (Reuters) – Sarah Mullally will be enthroned as the Church of England’s first female Archbishop of Canterbury and spiritual leader of 85 million Anglicans worldwide in a […]
US prepares to deploy 1,000 airborne troops to Middle East
WASHINGTON: The US military is preparing to deploy at least 1,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East in the coming days, according to three people with […]