The Philippines defense secretary has hit out at China after a note over territorial claims in the South China Sea was passed to him during a speech in South Korea. Gilberto Teodoro accused Beijing of coercion, bullying...
War in the Middle East: Iran attacks US base in Jordan, 10 US vessels • FRANCE 24 English
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said Wednesday they pummelled a US military base in Jordan, vowing retaliation for American strikes on Iranian oil tankers that dragged the foes deeper into war. Tehran’s bombs...
IRGC says it attacked two US vessels and eight oil tankers
An oil tanker has been sunk and other ships bombed as the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters are turned into a new battleground between Iran and the US.
European space sector in the spotlight as Paris hosts International Space Summit • FRANCE 24
Paris’s Grand Palais will host a two-day International Space Summit this Wednesday to promote global cooperation in the sector. A number of deals and investments for European space firms are expected to be...
UK settlement goods ban welcomed by Palestinians
Palestinians have welcomed the UK’s ban on goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a significant political step consistent with international law. They hope the move will help curb...
Bangladesh garment industry crippled by broken supply chain
Bangladesh is feeling the impact of global supply chain disruptions in energy, as the lack of gas and electricity cripples its key garment industry. Thousands of workers have already lost their jobs. Mohammad...