The Foreign Ministry said security forces recently helped a foreign tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, but did not identify the ship or its owner.
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As Duterte Courts China, U.S. Says Don’t Forget Your Old Friend
American officials met with their Philippine counterparts to discuss shared concerns like Islamist militants and China’s aggression on the high seas.
British Leaks Describe Trump’s ‘Act of Diplomatic Vandalism’ on Iran Deal
The leaks have set off a bitter dispute over press freedoms as the police warned of criminal consequences for the publication that published them.
Migrants in Mexico Face Kidnappings and Violence While Awaiting Immigration Hearings in U.S.
The expansion of a U.S.-Mexican migrant-enforcement deal has left thousands of migrants stranded in dangerous Mexican cities.
China Vows Sanctions on U.S. Firms Selling Arms to Taiwan
More actions against American companies could signal Beijing’s appetite for greater conflict as the trade war enters its second year.
A Koch Executive’s Harassment in China Adds to Fears Among Visitors
Amid worsening trade tensions, an American businessman was barred from leaving for days, in an apparent message to President Trump. Others worry they may be next.
This Drug, Underused in the U.S., May Help Make H.I.V. Very Rare in Australia
The most recent advance in Australia’s decades-long fight against the virus is the rapid adoption of a preventive drug regimen known as PrEP.
Kim Darroch, U.K. Ambassador, Resigns After Leak of Trump Memos
Mr. Darroch said he could no longer perform his role after the leak of his memos calling the Trump administration “clumsy and inept” and President Trump’s angry reaction.
Global Recession Risks Are Up, and Central Banks Aren’t Ready
The world’s monetary authorities have limited policy space, and it’s unclear whether their backup plans will suffice to bolster growth and inflation.
Stressing War’s Toll, Taliban and Afghan Representatives Agree to Peace Road Map
In two days of often emotional discussions that for first time included the Afghan government, Taliban and Afghan officials called for ending civilian deaths and assuring women’s fundamental rights.