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Taiwan says Chinese coast guard, research ships near key S. China Sea islands
TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan said on Saturday that a Chinese coast guard ship and a survey ship had carried out the first coordinated operation to "provoke" Taiwan, in waters around strategically...
Thomson Reuters Jun 06, 2026
Taiwan needs to 'spend smarter' on its defence, senior US diplomat says
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, June 6 (Reuters) - Taiwan needs to "spend smarter" on its defences and learn lessons from the Ukraine and Middle East wars on using drones to ensure the military balance with ...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
US approves $1.5 billion sale of maritime helicopters to New Zealand
June 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. approved the $1.5 billion sale of five Seahawk maritime helicopters to New Zealand, which has pledged to nearly double its military spending as it seeks to boost defence ca...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
Five dead in Russian attacks in Ukraine's southern Kherson region
June 5 (Reuters) - Russian attacks killed five people in Ukraine's southern Kherson region in three separate incidents on Friday, the regional governor said. Oleksandr Prokudin, writing on Telegram, s...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
US attacks Iranian sites after Iran launches drones, in latest Gulf flare-up
By Ahmed Elimam, Jana Choukeir and Phil Stewart DUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 6 (Reuters) - U.S. forces struck Iranian coastal radar sites on Saturday after shooting down drones launched by Iran toward the S...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
Cuba's Raul Castro, wanted by US, appears at event in Havana
HAVANA, June 5 (Reuters) - Cuba's former leader Raul Castro appeared at an Interior Ministry celebration in Havana, showed state television on Friday, in the elder statesman's first public appearance ...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
US strikes Iran radar sites after Iranian drone launch
WASHINGTON, June 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said it carried out strikes on Iranian radar sites on Friday in what it called a defensive action after Iran launched four attack drones toward the Str...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
North Korea to build 10,000-ton destroyer, state media says before Xi visit
By Heejin Kim SEOUL, June 6 (Reuters) - North Korea plans to build a 10,000-ton destroyer and develop secret underwater weapons, state media said on Saturday, ahead of a visit by Chinese President Xi ...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
Putin held 'friendly one-on-one meeting' with Germany's Schroeder, Kremlin says
ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 5 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin held a one-on-one meeting with former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, which was "good and friendly," Kremlin aide Yuri ...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026
Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reports
June 5 (Reuters) - Iran has launched multiple drones towards the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported on Friday, citing a U.S. official who also said at least four drones were shot down by U.S. aircraft. (R...
Thomson Reuters Jun 05, 2026

