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Latest China purge raises fear of military miscalculation

A sweeping purge of China's senior generals is raising questions about the country's internal volatility as well as fears of a military miscalculation.
Analysis and Comment • 31 Jan

Panama court voids Hong Kong company's port contracts

Panama's Supreme Court has annulled key port contracts ⁠held by a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, leaving the future ownership of some Panama Canal operations unclear and possibly upsetting its plans to sell some terminals.
Business • 30 Jan

EU labels Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terrorist group

EU foreign ministers have agreed to include the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on the bloc's list of terrorist organisations, marking a symbolic shift in Europe's approach to Iran's leadership.
Middle East • 29 Jan

China suspends imports of Irish beef due to bluetongue

China has suspended imports of Irish beef following the detection of an outbreak of bluetongue in Co Wexford last week, while more cases of the virus have been confirmed in three additional cattle herds in the county.
Ireland • 28 Jan

Make deal or 'worse' attack to come, Trump tells Iran

US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to come to the table and make a deal on nuclear weapons or the next attack by the United States could be far worse.
World • 28 Jan

US free-climber scales Taiwan's tallest building

A US climber has become the first person to scale Taiwan's tallest building without a rope, harness or safety net.
Asia • 25 Jan

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