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WATCH: Norway recovers Chinese porcelain, European-made goods from 18th-century shipwreck

The ship, coined "The Porcelain Wreck," is believed to have sunk around the mid-1700s, and was found at a depth of some 600 meters, the museum said. 

Chinese porcelain discovered in 18th century shipwreck in Norway, June 3, 2026.
Destroyed building in central Israel following Iranian missile strikes on February 28, 2026.

The Iran war exposed the weakness of old strategic assumptions - opinion

Taiwanese soldiers leave Qingtian Hall, an underground military tunnel built inside Taiwu Mountain in the 1960s, after attending a performance commemorating the Battle of Guningtou, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

Cheng Li-wun, chairperson of the Kuomintang (KMT), Taiwan's largest opposition party, speaks at party headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan April 15, 2026.

Taiwan opposition leader aims to meet Trump on US trip, discuss avoiding conflict with China


China issues sweeping new controls of overseas trade, counter sanctions with new restrictions

The rules, published by the State Council, will take effect from July 1. One of the most significant articles requires authorization for exports of restricted Chinese goods, technologies, and data.

Factories are silhouetted during sunset, in Handan, Hebei province, China April 7, 2026.

Online shopping in Israel: Beware of foreign marketplaces and unverified products - opinion

The contribution of Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to dealing with Israel’s cost of living problem further increased online purchases in Israel. Israel Post is finding it difficult to keep up with

"Designkit helps e-commerce sellers quickly create professional product visuals without a studio."

Beyond embassies: Israel can deepen regional cooperation without recognition - opinion

Between normalization and isolation, Israel could pursue structured economic ties that build real partnerships without formal embassies.

US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.

Chinese military technology allowed Iran to shoot down US fighter jet during war - report

NBC report suggests Chinese-made missile may have downed US fighter jet while Beijing-linked systems allegedly supported Iranian air defenses and targeting capabilities.

Members of the People's Liberation Army stand as the strategic strike group displays DF-61 nuclear missiles during a military parade in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending

Trump, who met with China's President Xi Jinping earlier this month, has pointedly said European and NATO partners should reduce reliance on Washington.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army honor guard marches past during a welcome ceremony for U.S. President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silos

While China can fire nuclear weapons from submarines and aircraft, the silo fields in the northwestern Xinjiang region and Gansu province are the core of its nuclear forces.

A satellite image shows military activity underway at the Xinjiang octagon-shaped installation, with large tents and a range of military vehicles, in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, April 30, 2026.

Taiwan's envoy to ‘Post’: ‘If we put down our weapons, there will be no Taiwan’ - interview

Trump discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi and later suggested he may speak directly with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te before deciding whether to approve a reported $14 billion arms package.

Taiwanese military personnel take part in a spring military exercise in Taichung on January 27, 2026.

Iran avoids US sanctions via ship-to-ship transfers of oil, may receive payment for months - report

The ships receiving the oil are often part of Iran’s “shadow fleet,” a fleet of old, rusting tankers that obscure their owners and may switch their flags to those of countries with little oversight.

A cargo ship unloads imported crude oil at the Qingdao crude oil terminal in China's eastern Shandong province on May 11, 2026.

China’s Gold Holdings Rise Again as Central Bank Extends Buying Streak

Gold ETFs stay strong while jewellery demand cools in seasonal shift

China’s Gold Reserves Rise as Central Bank Extends Record Buying Streak

China says it hopes Iran war parties can meet each other halfway

"We hope that the parties concerned can stay committed to pursuing a ceasefire and continue to meet each other halfway," China's Foreign Minister said.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives to speak with the media at the U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, May 26, 2026