Asia
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U.S. forces seize another oil tanker shipping illicit oil from Iran in Indian Ocean
"We will continue global maritime enforcement to disrupt illicit networks and interdict vessels providing material support to Iran, wherever they operate," the Department of War said.
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Chinese GDP growth stronger than expected, fueled by state infrastructure spending
The Chinese GDP growth appears in large part to be fueled by government spending on infrastructure as its domestic economy remains plagued by low consumer spending.
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Chinese President Xi meets with Taiwan opposition leader, says unification with China 'inevitable'
At the meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that unification of Taiwan with mainland China is a "historic inevitability."