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China practises hitting key ports, energy sites in Taiwan drills

China’s Shandong aircraft carrier sailing near Taiwan on Monday, March 31, 2025. (AP) TAIPEI: China’s military said it practised hitting key ports and energy sites during “live-fire” drills Wednesday as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan, the democratic island it claims as its own.The surprise manoeuvres were criticised by Washington as “intimidation tactics” and come […]

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt strikes in Black Sea, energy sites in US-brokered talks

Russia, Ukraine agree to halt strikes in Black Sea, energy sites in US-brokered talks (Pic credit: AP) Russia and Ukraine have reached an agreement to halt military strikes in the Black Sea and on energy infrastructure following negotiations mediated by the United States. The talks, held over three days in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, mark […]