Taiwan fears China may exploit US distraction from Middle East war
"This is a moment for China to exercise influence," said a senior Taiwan security official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence matters.
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Asia looks to COVID-era playbook to tackle fuel crisis from Iran war
Taiwan says US has 'high' urgency in speeding up weapons deliveries
Canada 'strongly condemns' Israeli plan to occupy buffer zone in southern Lebanon
Edmond de Rothschild Paris offices raided in Epstein-linked probe into diplomat
The name of Fabrice Aidan, a middle-ranking French diplomat who was seconded to the United Nations from 2006 to 2013 and later worked at the bank, appeared in more than 200 documents.
Israelis in Cyprus report strong sense of safety despite rising crime concerns
Security remains high for Israelis and Jews on the island even as officials note a modest increase in reported crime and shifting demographics.
US sanctions Canadian company for ties to $100-million Hezbollah-financing network
The Treasury said Alaa Hamieh owns multiple Hezbollah-associated companies, including Lebanon-based Seven Seas SAL Offshore, Seven Seas Group S.A.R.L, and others.
LaGuardia controller under investigation in Air Canada Express runway collision
The accident while landing, which killed both pilots and seriously injured another nine people, has revived concerns over limited air traffic control staffing at major US airports.
Social media addiction trial stalls as LA jury cannot reach verdict
The defendants are Google and Meta, but the jury did not specify which one it was referring to.
Trump approved Iran operation after Netanyahu argued for joint killing of Khamenei, sources say
By the time the talk took place, under 48 hours before the operation began, Trump had already approved the idea of the United States carrying out a military operation against Iran.
Iranian man released after alleged attempt to enter UK submarine base
The 34-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to enter HM Naval Base Clyde amid the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Colombian military plane involved in accident had 125 soldiers onboard, media reports
Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez said the accident happened as the plane was taking off from Puerto Leguizamo.
Eurozone bonds rally, GBP rebounds dramatically as Trump halts some Iran strikes
Trump said on Monday that he has had "good and productive conversations" with Iran, leading to some relief in markets strained by the Iran war.
Gulf airlines recovering slowely as Iran war drags on
The war on Iran has affected fares and demand, with Emirates, Etihad Airways, flydubai, Qatar Airways, and Air Arabia seeing flight numbers drop to near-zero after the war began on February 28.
