Gulf-ASEAN summit calls for permanent ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza
(AFP) - Gulf and Southeast Asian leaders on Friday condemned attacks on civilians in the Gaza Strip and called for…
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Maritime spat escalates: Philippines and China lodge protests after South China Sea collisions
By Pam Castro with Peter Catterall in Beijing MANILA, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Manila summoned Beijing's ambassador and China…
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President Biden holds talks with western allies on Israel-Hamas conflict, stresses humanitarian concerns
WASHINGTON, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas war Sunday with leaders of major Western…
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China and Philippines point fingers over South China Sea collisions
By Cecil Morella with Sebastien Ricci in Beijing MANILA, Oct 22, 2023 (AFP) - Beijing and Manila traded blame for…
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Washington warns against escalation as US bolsters military presence in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, Oct 22, 2023 (AFP) - The United States warned Iran or its allies against any escalation in the wake…
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Philippines says summoned Chinese envoy over collisions in disputed waters
By Pam CASTRO MANILA, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - Manila summoned Beijing's ambassador on Monday over two collisions between Philippine…
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Did a computer write this? Book industry grapples with AI
By Sam Reeves FRANKFURT, Germany, Oct 23, 2023 (AFP) - From low-quality computer-written books flooding the market to potential copyright…
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Chinese sci-fi steps into the spotlight
By Rebecca BAILEY Once effectively banned, Chinese science fiction has exploded into the mainstream, embraced by the government and public…
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120 incubator babies at risk after Israel cuts Gaza fuel: UN
By Rosie Scammell The lives of at least 120 newborn babies on incubators in war-torn Gaza's hospitals are at risk…
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Drought in Brazil’s Amazon reveals ancient engravings
An extreme drought in parts of the Amazon has led to a dramatic drop in river water levels, exposing dozens…
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