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June 6, 2026
Taiwan announced on Saturday that the Chinese coast guard ship and a survey vessel had conducted the first coordinated operation in order to "provoke Taiwan" in waters surrounding strategically located islands in 'the South China Sea. The 'Pratas Islands'…
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June 6, 2026
New Zealand has committed to doubling its military spending and is attempting to improve defence capabilities. The U.S. has approved the sale of five Seahawk helicopters worth $1.5 billion. "The ?U.S. The?U.S. Under President Donald Trump, the U.S.
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June 5, 2026
The U.S. approved a $1.5 billion deal to sell five Seahawk maritime helicopters. New Zealand has committed to almost double its military spending in order to boost defence capabilities. The U.S. Department of State approved a possible Foreign…
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June 5, 2026
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the 'naval destroyer' Kang Kon on Saturday to oversee the vessel's navigation tests, 'the country's Rodong Sinmun' newspaper reported. Kim Jong Un stressed the importance of enhancing naval capabilities in order to deter nuclear war.
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June 5, 2026
The?U.S. The?U.S. Trump's administration is regularly adding Iran-related sanctions to pressure Tehran, even as both sides are engaged in negotiations to end their conflict. According to the details on the Department's website, the latest targets include 12 entities.
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June 5, 2026
The Chinese military announced on Friday that it had dispatched a number of?naval and?air?assets in order to track and monitor the Dutch frigate, HNLMS De Ruyter as she transited the Taiwan Strait. They also said they handled the situation 'effectively.
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June 4, 2026
Two people with knowledge of the situation said that Oman's Mina al Fahal terminal' has suspended oil loading following an explosion near its single-buoy docking (SBM). They alleged that the explosion happened between SBM berths?1 and 2, due to an alleged drone strike.
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June 4, 2026
Francois Methot was named as the new head coach of The Boston Fleet on Thursday. Methot is the third PWHL head coach to have been appointed in three years. The previous two were Kris Sparre and Courtney Birchard-Kessel. Sparre, who was a finalist…
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June 4, 2026
Blackstone, the world's largest private credit fund manager, announced that it had capped withdrawals from its flagship fund. This highlights the growing stress in "private funding markets". People familiar with the situation?said that Partners will cap a second major pool of investments…
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June 4, 2026
Taiwan is expected to increase its arsenal by more than 1,800 powerful anti-ship weapons by the beginning of 2029. This will allow it to better counter the growing threat of invasion or blockade by China. The island's defense forces are attempting…
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June 3, 2026
Delfin Midstream announced on Wednesday that it had made a final investment decision in favor of the first FLNG (floating liquefied gas) vessel of?Delfin LNG, a project currently under development off the coast of Louisiana and the Gulf of Mexico.
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June 3, 2026
The?defence minister said that the Romanian navy had?detonated a mine which had drifted onto its 'Black Sea'shore on Wednesday. The ministry stated that the mine is a Russian YaRM type, which was reported near the beach between Vama 'Veche and the 2 Mai seaside town.
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June 3, 2026
A top U.S. General said that the 'United States' expects European NATO allies, including Canada, to increase their contribution of manned and unmanned aircraft as well as ships to the alliances defence plans. Washington is stepping back from these areas.
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June 3, 2026
The Russian Embassy in Paris announced on Wednesday that Russia demands France to'release' the captain of the tanker who was detained?in France for what it calls 'false charges. France's Navy said Monday that it intercepted the Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean…
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June 3, 2026
Sources with knowledge of the private sector's investment decisions said that global investors are still hesitant to sign deals in Venezuela despite the business-friendly reforms implemented by the interim government, which was backed up by U.S. president Donald Trump.
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June 3, 2026
Taiwan's Foreign Ministry said that it has requested that Japan and Philippines respect Taiwan's?rights? and territory during talks with them on their maritime border. Last month, Japan and 'the Philippines announced that they would begin formal…
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June 2, 2026
On 'Tuesday, the U.S. military fired a Hellfire rocket at a tanker headed 'towards Iran as part of President Donald Trump’s blockade. Trump is pressuring Tehran to negotiate peace on his terms. Central Command of the U.S. Military posted a video showing the missile striking the tanker.
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June 2, 2026
Delcy Rod, Venezuela's interim president, will visit India between June 3 and June 7. The Indian Foreign Ministry announced this on Tuesday. This comes at a time when New Delhi is increasing its crude imports from Caracas. India, which bought 427…
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June 2, 2026
The Chinese Navy reported that China and the U.S. had "constructive and candid" exchanges during a recent meeting on air and sea safety in Hawaii. They agreed that better communication would'reduce mistakes and increase professionalism. In a late-night statement…
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June 2, 2026
Taiwan's top weapons-development institute displayed on Tuesday three robots that could be used one day on Taiwan's disputed islands in the South China Sea. Taiwan, a democratically-governed country that Beijing considers "its own territory", has modernised its armed forces in order to deter China.
