US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz - AP News

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz  AP News

Trump reignites trade war with Europe amid tensions over Iran

The US president announced that car and truck imports will be subject to a 25% tariff, up from 15%, starting from the week of Monday, May 4.

Opinion: The everyday tragedy of gun violence

The White House Correspondents Association Dinner was one of several incidents of gun violence in the U.S. last week. Others ended in injuries and fatalities.

By Scott Simon

NATO assessing details of US troop withdrawal from Germany

US says it plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany over next six to 12 months amid feud with European allies.

U.S. warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iran's Strait of Hormuz tolls

Iran effectively closed the strait to normal traffic by attacking and threatening to attack ships after the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Feb. 28.

The ageing dilemma: why robots can’t save us but China-US cooperation might

A top US medical anthropologist believes the United States and China must transcend geopolitical tensions and spur a global revolution in “social technology” to survive the looming ageing crisis. Arthur Kleinman, a physician-anthropologist with joint appointments at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School, proposed that the US learn from China’s recent efforts to build a long-term care insurance system, while in return China can take lessons from the US nursing home model. “We have neve...

By Xinlu Liang

US to withdraw 5.000 troops from Germany

The US is moving ahead with Donald Trump’s plan to reduce its military presence in Germany. Late Friday, the United States Department of Defense said about 5,000 American troops-roughly 14 percent of the US service members currently stationed there—will be withdrawn from the NATO ally over the next year. The announcement follows remarks by the German chancellor that Iran was “humiliating” United States, comments that drew a sharp response from the US president. Daniel Quinlan has more.

By FRANCE24

US warns shipping firms they could face sanctions over paying Iranian tolls in the Strait of Hormuz

US threatens sanctions if shipping firms pay Iran fees for Strait of Hormuz passage

The US has warned shipping companies against making payments to Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, citing sanctions risks. This alert comes amid rising tensions and disruptions to global oil trade, with Iran rerouting vessels and charging fees. The US has also imposed a naval blockade, further straining energy markets and complicating diplomatic efforts.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Trump reduces US troops in Germany: Why were they there and what can Europe do?

By Arav Shah

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games - The Straits Times

US, Philippines deploy anti-ship missile system in Batanes near Taiwan for war games  The Straits Times

NATO: working with US to understand details of troop reduction in Germany

NATO is working with the United States to understand the details of the U.S. decision for a planned drawdown of U.S. troops from Germany, NATO spokesperson Allison Hart said on Saturday. “We are working with the U.S. to understand the details of their decision on force posture in Germany. This adjustment underscores the need for […]

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US' proposed curbs on Chinese entities opposed - China Daily - Global Edition

US' proposed curbs on Chinese entities opposed  China Daily - Global Edition

Philippines, US, Japan forces test counter-drone systems at Balikatan

Balikatan drills in Zambales include systems to detect, track and defeat unmanned aerial th