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11:45pm, 9th May, 2019

Exclusive: U.S. commander says he could send carrier into Strait of Hormuz despite Iran tensions

The commander overseeing U.S. naval forces in the Middle East told Reuters on Thursday that American intelligence showing a threat from Iran will not prevent him from sending an aircraft carrier through the vital Strait of Hormuz, if needed.

U.S. Navy warships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait

7:48pm, 28th April, 2019

World

U.S. Navy warships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait

The U.S. military said it sent two Navy warships through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday as the Pentagon increases the frequency of movement through the strategic waterway despite opposition from China.

Kuwait looks at Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz 'with concern'

4:42pm, 28th April, 2019

World

Kuwait looks at Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz 'with concern'

Kuwait is looking at Iranian threats to block the Strait of Hormuz with concern, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Sunday quoted Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled al-Jarallah as saying.

Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait

3:21pm, 25th April, 2019

World

Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait

A French warship passed through the strategic Taiwan Strait this month, U.S. officials told Reuters, a rare voyage by a vessel of a European country that is likely to be welcomed by Washington but increase tension with Beijing.

Fukushima contaminants found as far north as Alaska's Bering Strait

12:08am, 28th March, 2019

US

Fukushima contaminants found as far north as Alaska's Bering Strait

Radioactive contamination from Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant hit by a tsunami in 2011 has drifted as far north as waters off a remote Alaska island in the Bering Strait, scientists said on Wednesday.

U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

6:12am, 8th July, 2018

World

U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

Two U.S. warships passed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday on a voyage that will likely be viewed in the self-ruled island as a sign of support by President Donald Trump amid heightened tension with China.

Exclusive: At delicate moment, U.S. weighs warship passage through Taiwan Strait

6:30am, 5th June, 2018

World

Exclusive: At delicate moment, U.S. weighs warship passage through Taiwan Strait

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States is considering sending a warship through the Taiwan Strait, U.S. officials say, in a move that could provoke a sharp reaction from Beijing at a time when Sino-U.S. ties are under pressure from trade disputes a...

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Exclusive: U.S. commander says he could send carrier into Strait of Hormuz despite Iran tensions

U.S. Navy warships pass through strategic Taiwan Strait

Kuwait looks at Iran's threats to block Strait of Hormuz 'with concern'

Exclusive: In rare move, French warship passes through Taiwan Strait

Fukushima contaminants found as far north as Alaska's Bering Strait

U.S. warships pass through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions

Exclusive: At delicate moment, U.S. weighs warship passage through Taiwan Strait

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