Military events
Many insurance underwriters won’t offer Middle East coverage to U.S., Israel, U.K.-linked vessels at any price
The conflict in the Middle East has led many insurance underwriters in the maritime shipping market to avoid offering coverage in the region to any U.S., Israel, or U.K.-linked vessels. “Many underwriters are not touching vessels with perceived U.S., U.K. or Israeli links at any price,” said David Osler, insurance editor for Lloyd’s List. According […]
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Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping and India Prime Minister Narendra Modi meet on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia October 23, 2024. China Daily via Reuters Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Wednesday to boost communication and cooperation between their countries and resolve conflicts to help improve ties that were damaged by a […]
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India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says
India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a four-year military stand-off, the Indian foreign minister said on Monday, paving the way for improved political and business ties between the Asian giants. Estherpoon | Istock | Getty Images India and China have reached a deal on patrolling their disputed frontier to end a […]
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North Korea blows up parts of inter-Korean road on its side of border, Seoul says
Smoke rises after North Korea blows up sections of inter-Korean roads on its side of the border between the two Koreas, according to South Korea’s military, as seen from the South Korean side, October 15, 2024, in this screen grab from a handout video. South Korean Defense Ministry North Korea has blown up sections of inter-Korean roads and rail lines on its side of the […]
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China launches war games around Taiwan, drawing ire from Taipei, Washington
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te gives a keynote address on national day to mark the 113th birthday of the Republic of China, Taiwan’s formal name, in Taipei, Taiwan October 10, 2024. Ann Wang | Reuters China’s military launched a new round of war games near Taiwan on Monday, saying it was a warning to the “separatist acts of Taiwan independence […]
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China cannot represent Taiwan and should work with Taipei on global challenges, Lai says
A Chinese warship navigates on waters near Pengjia Islet in northern Taiwan, in this handout image released May 23, 2024. Taiwan Coast Guard | Via Reuters China has no right to represent Taiwan, but the island is willing to work with Beijing to combat global challenges such as climate change, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday, striking both a firm and a conciliatory tone. Lai, who took office in May […]
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Blinken wraps up Mideast trip with Gaza deal still elusive
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks to the press, in Doha, Qatar, August 20, 2024. Kevin Mohatt | Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken sought during a whirlwind trip to the Middle East to inject urgency into efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire deal, but departed the region on Tuesday with an agreement between Israel and Hamas still elusive. Blinken and mediators from […]
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U.S. paused shipment of weapons to Israel to head off Rafah invasion, states formal
Israeli military tanks consider situation in southern Israel in the vicinity of the border with the Gaza Strip on May possibly 7, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Hamas motion. Menahem Kahana | Afp | Getty Photographs U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration paused a shipment of weapons to Israel last week in opposition to apparent moves by […]
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Rockets fired from Iraq to U.S. armed service foundation in Syria, Reuters reports citing resources
At least five rockets ended up released from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. armed service foundation in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi stability sources and a U.S. formal instructed Reuters. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Visuals At least five rockets were launched from Iraq’s city of Zummar towards a U.S. military base in northeastern Syria on Sunday, two Iraqi security sources and a U.S. official told Reuters. […]
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Israeli defense minister claims a immediate Iranian attack would have to have proper response
Israel’s Defence Minister Yoav Gallant speaks throughout a joint push conference with U.S. secretary of defence, in Tel Aviv. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant claimed on Thursday that Israel would answer directly to any assault by Iran. Alberto Pizzoli | AFP | Getty Photographs Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on Thursday that Israel would respond directly to any attack by Iran. “A direct Iranian attack will require an appropriate Israeli response against […]
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