Taiwan says sale of second package of arms from US is proceeding on schedule
Taiwan Defence Minister Wellington Koo on Tuesday said he believed the U.S.’ internal review process for the sale of a […]
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Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts
Several U.S. allies rebuffed Donald Trump’s call on Monday to send warships to escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, drawing criticism from the U.S.
US federal jury convicts Assad-era Syrian official of torture
A federal jury in Los Angeles convicted a former Syrian government official, who headed the Damascus Central Prison under the
Myanmar parliament convenes as army prepares for new era of rule
Myanmar’s parliament convened on Monday for the first time since a coup five years ago, in one of the final
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take
Philippines rejects Beijing’s claim to sovereignty over entire South China Sea
The Philippines said on Monday it rejected Beijing’s assertion of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, disputing a claim