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Taiwan says Chinese warplanes and ships conduct attack simulation exercise
Published On: August 7, 2022 07:18 AM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, Aug 7: Taiwan officials said Chinese aircraft and warships rehearsed an attack on the island on Saturday, part of Beijing's retaliation for a visit there by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi that has also included a halt in talks with the United States on issues including defence and climate change.
China halts military, climate dialogue with U.S. over Pelosi Taiwan trip
Published On: August 6, 2022 07:22 AM NPT By: Republica
TAIPEI, August 6: China announced on Friday it was halting dialogue with the United States in a number of areas, including between theater-level military commanders and on climate change, in a furore over U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
U.S. calls China's military action over Taiwan unjustified, Beijing sanctioning Pelosi
Published On: August 5, 2022 07:30 PM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, Aug 5: China's firing of missiles during military drills around Taiwan was an unjustified escalation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, as Beijing said it would impose sanctions on House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi for visiting the island.
Airlines cancel, reroute flights during Chinese military drills near Taiwan
Published On: August 5, 2022 07:35 AM NPT By: Reuters
SEOUL, Aug 5: Some airlines have cancelled flights to Taipei and rerouted others using nearby airspace that has been closed to civilian traffic during Chinese military exercises sparked by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
China begins huge live-fire drills around Taiwan; Taipei says 'illegitimate, irresponsible'
Published On: August 4, 2022 01:41 PM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, Aug 4: China launched unprecedented live-fire military drills in six areas that ring Taiwan on Thursday, a day after a visit by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi to the self-ruled island that Beijing regards as its sovereign territory.
With eye on Russia, U.S. Senate backs Finland and Sweden joining NATO
Published On: August 4, 2022 07:30 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug 4: The U.S. Senate approved on Wednesday Finland and Sweden's accession to NATO, the most significant expansion of the 30-member alliance since the 1990s as it responds to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Pelosi hails Taiwan's free society as China holds military drills, vents anger
Published On: August 3, 2022 11:43 AM NPT By: Republica
TAIPEI, Aug 3: China furiously condemned the highest-level U.S. visit to Taiwan in 25 years as House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi hailed the self-ruled island as "one of the freest societies in the world" in a speech to the parliament in Taipei on Wednesday.
Little-known modified Hellfire missiles likely killed al Qaeda's Zawahiri
Published On: August 3, 2022 07:09 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug 3: Two Hellfire missiles fired from a drone killed the leader of al Qaeda, causing surprisingly little damage beyond the target, suggesting they may be a version of the missile shrouded in secrecy and used by the United States to avoid non-combatant casualties.
Chinese warplanes buzz line dividing Taiwan Strait before expected Pelosi visit - source
Published On: August 2, 2022 06:15 PM NPT By: Reuters
TAIPEI, Aug 2: U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was expected to arrive in Taipei later on Tuesday, people briefed on the matter said, as several Chinese warplanes flew close to the median line dividing the Taiwan Strait, a source told Reuters.
Biden: Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in U.S. strike in Afghanistan
Published On: August 2, 2022 06:47 AM NPT By: Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug 2: The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a strike in Afghanistan over the weekend, President Joe Biden said on Monday, the biggest blow to the militant group since its founder Osama bin Laden was killed in 2011.
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