Taiwan calls US arms sales vital for stability after Trump’s remarks

Image: AP, X@SiteTaiwanInfo Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Chen Ming-chi on Saturday stated that the island remained committed to maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, while asserting that only the people of Taiwan could democratically decide the island’s future. The minister also said US arms sales to Taiwan were guaranteed under the Taiwan Relations…

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‘Pirates of Hormuz’: Brazil PM Lula attacks Trump’s 20% shipping toll, calls it ‘piracy’

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday criticised US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose a 20 per cent charge on commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, mocking Washington as a “pirate” state.His remarks came after Trump announced that the US would reinstate what he called the “Iranian blockade” and begin charging…

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‘Red flag’: US intel flags Pakistan army chief Asim Munir as risk for Trump admin, says report

United States intelligence has flagged Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir as a potential liability for Donald Trump’s administration as Islamabad plays the role of mediator between Iran and the United States in peace talks amid rising Middle East tensions.According to a Fox News report, Munir was labelled a “red flag” for the Trump administration due…

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OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar: I wouldn’t hire a finance person who doesn’t know how to use …

OpenAI’s chief financial officer, Sarah Friar, believes familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools is becoming an important skill for finance professionals. She has compared the importance of current AI tools to that of spreadsheet software in previous decades. Speaking at the Liquidity Summit 2026, Friar said OpenAI’s hiring expectations are evolving alongside the rapid adoption…

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FTC may fine Amazon billions in penalties, over claims that e-commerce giant mislead …

Amazon may be facing a major challenge from the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The US government agency is reportedly considering legal action that could result in significant financial penalties for the e-commerce company. A Bloomberg report cited people familiar with the matter, claiming that the FTC has drafted a potential complaint against Amazon over…

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