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One giant step: Moon race heats up

NEW DELHI, Aug 23, 2023 (AFP) - India became the first nation to successfully land a craft on the Moon's…

Hong Kong top court affirms mandatory sentences under security law

HONG KONG, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong's top court on Tuesday issued a landmark ruling affirming mandatory minimum…

Wanted Hong Kong activists in Britain decry ‘harassment’

LONDON, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - A heightened fear for their safety, increased worry for their families, and a desperate…

Philippines says resupply mission reaches remote South China Sea outpost

MANILA, Aug 22, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said a resupply mission had reached a remote outpost in the disputed…

China developer Evergrande files for bankruptcy protection

NEW YORK, Aug 18, 2023 (AFP) - Embattled Chinese property giant Evergrande Group filed for bankruptcy protection in the United…

North China landslide death toll rises sharply to 21

BEIJING, Aug 13, 2023 (AFP) - The death toll from a landslide triggered by heavy rains in northern China has…

Taiwan’s vice president leaves for US en route to Paraguay

TAIPEI, Aug 12, 2023 (AFP) - Taiwan's Vice President William Lai flies to the United States on Saturday in a…

Philippines says unaware of deal with China over disputed reef

MANILA, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday he was "not aware" of any agreement with China…

Cathay Pacific rebounds to first-half profit as travel picks up

HONG KONG, Aug 9, 2023 (AFP) - Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific on Wednesday swung to a healthy profit in…

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…

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…

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