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US nears 1 mn Covid dead, early epicenter New York seeks to move on

by Peter Hutchison © Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- The United States is about to cross the…

China’s President Xi congratulates Marcos, says he is confident of ‘stronger’ China-Philippines ties

  (Eagle News) -- China's President Xi Jinping has sent his congratulatory message to the Philippines' president elect former senator…

US congratulates Philippines’ Marcos

The United States said Wednesday it will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president, the son…

US eyes trade deal-lite as ASEAN leaders gather

by Shaun TANDON The United States is preparing a scaled-back version of a trade pact as Southeast Asian nations gather…

North Korea reports first Covid-19 outbreak, declares emergency

SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) -- North Korea has confirmed its first-ever case of Covid-19 and declared a "severe national emergency",…

Solomons PM dismisses concerns over China maritime deal

HONIARA, Solomon Islands (AFP) --  The Solomon Islands' prime minister dismissed criticism of a new maritime investment deal with China…

URGENT: EU lifts mask mandate for flights, airports from Monday: agency

    The EU will lift its mask requirement for flights and airports from next week, its aviation safety agency…

Global cost of cybercrime topped $6 trillion in 2021: defence firm

ROME, Italy (AFP) -- The global cost of cybercrime topped $6 trillion last year, as the coronavirus pandemic caused online…

US seeks ‘close partnership’ with Marcos despite ‘challenges’

WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The United States will seek close security ties with the Philippines under its next president,…

Al Jazeera journalist shot dead during Israel West Bank raid

by Jaafar Ashtiyeh and Gareth Browne with Ben Simon in Jerusalem Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, a respected veteran of…

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