The U.S. Central Command announced that it fired on a ship that attempted to breach the Strait of Hormuz blockade. The command stated the vessel had visited an Iranian port and ignored repeated warnings before the operation.
Taiwan begins biggest military drills of the year amid China invasion fears
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TAIPEI, Aug 5 — Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began today as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion.
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- Malay MailBy Malay Mail
TAIPEI, Aug 5 — Taiwan’s largest military drills of the year began today as the island democracy attempts to prepare its population for a potential Chinese invasion. The annual “Han Kuang” exercise, which runs from August 5-14, stages combat scenarios for troops and reservists to…
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