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Japan’s second-oldest museum forced to crowdfund to pay bills

TOKYO, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - Japan's second-oldest museum has raised $3.4 million through crowdfunding after reportedly being denied additional…

Journalist among three dead in Syria bombing: state media

DAMASCUS, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - A Syrian television journalist and two soldiers were killed on Wednesday when a roadside…

UN says reached deal with Syria over key aid crossing

UNITED NATIONS, United States, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - The United Nations has said it reached agreement with the Syrian…

Chinese FM Wang Yi to embark on Southeast Asia tour

BEIJING, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Singapore, Malaysia and Cambodia this week, Beijing…

Russia says shot down two Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow

MOSCOW, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - Two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow were shot down, Russian officials said on…

Philippines takes second place in 2023 UN Global Survey on Digital and Sustainable Trade Facilitation

In a significant achievement reported by the Bureau of Customs on Tuesday (August 8, 2023), the Philippines secures the second…

Bright flashes over Australia likely Russian rocket: space agency

https://youtu.be/PGDFGieOuGI   SYDNEY, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - Flashes of light seen across the sky over south-eastern Australia on Monday…

Two dead, thousands without power as storms batter eastern US

WASHINGTON, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - Much of the eastern United States was lashed by intense storms Monday, leaving at…

World must ‘wake up’ to Taiwan security threats: Japan ex-PM

TAIPEI, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso warned a Taipei security forum Tuesday that the…

China demands Philippines remove grounded ship from disputed waters

BEIJING, Aug 8, 2023 (AFP) - China Tuesday renewed calls for the Philippines to remove an ageing ship from a…

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