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Asia
‘Robust latticework’ of cooperation and partnerships crucial for peace in Asia Pacific: Philippine Foreign Minister
Manalo also cited the emergence of new modes of cooperation, as states beyond the global superpowers are actively shaping the…
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Commentary: Cut undersea cables in Baltic Sea are a reminder of Asia Pacific’s vulnerability
A similar incident occurred in October 2023, when two undersea cables and a gas pipeline were damaged by the trailing…
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Europe
War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall
Issued on: 09/08/2023 – 15:42 02:27 War of words over China breaks out on London graffiti wall (2023) © AFP…
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Asia
Only ‘narrow window’ remains to cope with rising climate disasters in Asia: UN report
BANGKOK: Disasters induced by climate change pose a more serious threat to the Asia-Pacific region than previously documented, according to…
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Middle East
US sanctions group of people and firms from Iran, China and Hong Kong tied to Iran ballistic program
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. said Tuesday it is sanctioning a group of people and firms from Iran, China and…
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Middle East
Saudi Arabia executes Nepal man after conviction for stabbing Saudi to death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Saudi Arabia on Thursday executed a Nepali national after his conviction for stabbing a…
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Middle East
Former US diplomat Henry Kissinger celebrates 100th birthday, still active in global affairs
Former diplomat and presidential adviser Henry Kissinger marks his 100th birthday on Saturday, outlasting many of his political contemporaries who…
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Middle East
Advocacy group says Iran, Taliban fight on border with Afghanistan as sound of gunfire heard
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The Taliban and Iran reportedly exchanged gunfire Saturday on the Islamic Republic’s border with…
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Asia
Economic development in Asia still faces many challenges, says China’s commerce minister
BEIJING: Economic and trade development in the Asia Pacific still faces many disturbances and challenges, China’s commerce minister Wang Wentao said.…
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Middle East
UN peacekeeping on 75th anniversary: Successes, failures and many challenges
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Over the past 75 years, the United Nations sent more than 2 million peacekeepers to help…
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