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TOKYO, Sept 12 (Reuters) – Japan has appointed a serving government official to act as its de facto defence attache in Taiwan, four sources said, elevating security ties in a move likely to anger China, which claims the strategic, democratic island as its own. Japan does not have any formal diplomatic representation in Taiwan, and…
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Exclusive: US mulls plan to disrupt Iran’s oil by halting vessels at sea
WASHINGTON, March 6 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s administration is considering a plan to stop and inspect Iranian oil tankers at sea under an international accord aimed at countering the spread of weapons of mass destruction, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Trump has vowed to restore a “maximum pressure” campaign to isolate Iran from the…
US companies tweak diversity policies as challenges mount
Aug 28 (Reuters) – More U.S. companies are modifying their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs meant to boost racial and ethnic representation at workplaces amid rising pressure from conservative groups. At least six major U.S. companies, including JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N), opens new tab, modified their DEI policies last year, according to a Reuters review…
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China trials visa-free travel for six countries
China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year, its foreign ministry said. From December to 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries can do business or travel in China without a visa for up to 15 days. This is to help “promote…
Syrian foreign minister heads to Washington for first official US trip
Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani is due to arrive in Washington D.C. on Thursday for his first official trip to the US capital since the fall of former president Bashar al-Assad in December last year. Talks between the top Syrian diplomat and local lawmakers will be focused on the lifting of remaining US sanctions. Syria‘s foreign minister…
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India strikes Pakistan as tension between nuclear-armed neighbors following terror attack reaches fever pitch
MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan/NEW DELHI— India said it attacked nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir on Wednesday where strikes against it had been planned, and Pakistan reported at least three people died and 12 were injured, according to an initial assessment. The offensive occurred amid heightened tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbors in the aftermath of an…
