US acting navy chief Hung Cao told a Senate hearing they were “doing a pause” on the sale to make sure they had munitions for the Iran war.
Category: 2. World
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US pauses $14bn weapons sale to Taiwan due to Iran war
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US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
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Israeli ambassadors summoned globally after hawkish minister threatens activists on Gaza flotilla
Countries have summoned Israeli ambassadors after far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunted Gaza flotilla activists.
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VIDEO: Heavy rain engulfs New York City
TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – Heavy rain and flash flooding in New York City caused widespread disruption, with water pouring into streets and subway stations.
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Hezbollah condemns US sanctions as desperate bid to bolster Israeli aggression
Hezbollah has strongly condemned the latest US sanctions imposed by the Departments of State and Treasury.
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US carried most of Israel’s missile defense burden during Iran war: Report
The US carried most of Israel’s missile defense burden during the war with Iran, The Washington Post reported Thursday.
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IRGC warns enemies to take Iran’s threats seriously
In a post published on its social media account late on Thursday, the organization said that following the “fruitless attacks” of June 13, 2025, and February 28, 2026, as well as the collapse of the naval blockade on April 12, the White…
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IRGC coordinates safe passage of 31 vessels via Hormuz Strait
Despite unprecedented insecurity caused by the “terrorist US military” in the Persian Gulf region, the IRGC Navy announced that 31 commercial vessels, including oil tankers and container ships, have safely passed through the Strait of Hormuz…
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Australian man dies after falling down ravine on hike to Machu Picchu
The body of Matthew Cameron Paton, 53, was found on Thursday, about 300m (984ft) down an abyss.
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Alberta to hold referendum on whether to remain in Canada
Smith, in a televised address, said the question being put to Albertans this coming autumn will be: “Should Alberta remain a province of Canada or should the Government of Alberta commence the legal process required under the Canadian…
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