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Global Times By Global Times Published: May 06, 2026 09:57 AM When asked to comment on sanctions against certain entities and individuals from various countries including two Chinese entities by the UK government over claims that they supplied drone components and other military materials to Russia, the spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in the UK said on Tuesday that China firmly opposes the UK’s unilateral sanctions that lack a basis in international law and harm the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, and China has lodged solemn representations with the UK side. On the issue of the Ukraine crisis,…

France on Wednesday deployed its carrier strike group to the Red Sea as part of planning for a potential mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, urging Washington and Tehran to consider the proposal given the global economic impact of their competing blockades.Fresh exchanges of fire on Monday underscored the stakes as the U.S. and Iran struggle for control of the narrow waterway, a vital artery for global energy and trade, shaking a fragile four-week-old truce and reinforcing rival maritime blockades.“The reason why we must make a renewed effort today is simply that the blockade of Hormuz continues, the damage…

Military commissaries stopped charging customers for single-use paper or plastic bags Wednesday, reversing a policy implemented just one month ago.In a short statement, the Defense Commissary Agency said only that the change took effect Wednesday and applied to commissaries worldwide. Commissaries in states or localities that mandate bags fees would still have to comply with those laws.“The policy, introduced on April 6, which required commissary patrons to pay for single-use plastic and paper bags, has been rescinded,” the statement reads. In a separate statement, Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Va., a former Navy helicopter pilot, took credit for the reversal, saying the…

U.S. military forces intercepted and incapacitated an Iranian-flagged unladen oil tanker Wednesday that was sailing toward an Iranian port in violation of the U.S. Navy blockade, the service announced.U.S. Central Command military forces observed the M/T Hasna transiting in the direction of the Gulf of Oman and issued multiple warnings before taking action, according to a U.S. Central Command post.“After Hasna’s crew failed to comply with repeated warnings, U.S. forces disabled the tanker’s rudder by firing several rounds from the 20mm cannon gun of a U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet launched from USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72),” the post read.The…

Global Times By GT staff reporters Published: May 06, 2026 12:21 PM US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said that the combat operations launched in February against Iran had ended, while Tehran warned threats continued even as diplomatic efforts were underway. According to CNN, Rubio, who said combat operations launched against Iran in February had concluded, told reporters at the White House that the US was focused on the new operation, which he described as the “first step” toward fully reopening the critical waterway — the Strait of Hormuz. “We’re now on to this Project Freedom,” a military…

Lockheed Martin and Lithuania deepen cooperation on security, defence and industrial opportunities. Credit: © Lockheed Martin Corporation. Lockheed Martin and Lithuania’s Ministry of National Defence have jointly unveiled Lithuania’s first High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) launchers.   The system was presented during a ceremony in Camden, Arkansas, last week.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The HIMARS platform is a flexible, highly mobile artillery system, with a proven range of 300km.   According to Lockheed Martin, additional munitions now in development are expected to extend that range to beyond 499km.  The system is configurable to carry…

LEAVENWORTH, Kansas — Officials from Munson Army Health Center participated in the Science and Mathematics Undergraduate Research Forum at the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas, April 15, helping connect students with career opportunities in military and federal healthcare.The annual forum showcased student research and innovation across science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines while also creating opportunities for networking and professional development.Representatives from Munson attended the event to engage with students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in healthcare-related fields and to discuss career pathways within the Defense Health Agency, Army Medicine and the Military Health System.The university offers a variety…

People’s Daily Online (Xinhua) 08:17, May 06, 2026 WASHINGTON, May 5 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday refused to spell out what would constitute a violation of the fragile ceasefire with Iran, reiterating Tehran wants a peace deal with Washington. Asked by reporters in the Oval Office what actions by Tehran would cross the red line of the ceasefire, Trump gave no specifics. “Well, you’ll find out, because I’ll let you know,” he said, adding that Iran is “looking around for little boats to try and compete with our great Navy.” “They (the Iranian leaders) know what to…

Ukrainian Air Force JDAM-ER. Credit: Ukrainian Air Force via X. The US has authorised the potential sale of Joint Direct Attack Munitions – Extended Range (JDAM-ER) kits and related equipment to Ukraine, with the possible transaction valued at approximately $373.6m.   Under the approved request, Ukraine would acquire 1,200 KMU-572 JDAM tail kits and 332 KMU-556 JDAM tail kits.   Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The package also covers a range of non-major defence equipment, including FMU-139 fuze systems, support apparatus, spare and repair components, consumables, publications (both classified…

Tatsuro Taira is looking to make a statement at UFC 328 to become the new flyweight champion. Taira is set to take on Joshua Van in the co-main event on Saturday in Newark for the flyweight title. Although Taira is the challenger, he is the betting favorite, and he has full confidence that he won’t just beat Van but will finish him. “Joshua Van has some pretty impressive boxing skills,” Taira said on UFC 328 Countdown. “The areas where I have the upper hand against Van, I’ve got the jiu-jitsu skill that he doesn’t have. My back control is very…