Philippines submits UN claim to extended continental shelf
MANILA, June 16, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has sought recognition from the United Nations for its claim to an…
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Iran, Sweden free prisoners in Oman-mediated swap
By Ramin KHANIZADEH, Payam DOOST MOHAMADI TEHRAN, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - Iran and Sweden announced on Saturday a prisoner…
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Ukraine seeks path to just peace at Swiss summit
By Robin MILLARD with Jake CORDELL in Warsaw BURGENSTOCK, Switzerland, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - President Volodymyr Zelensky said he…
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New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea
By Jing Xuan TENG SHANGHAI, June 15, 2024 (AFP) - New Chinese coast guard rules took effect Saturday, under which…
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Philippines says Chinese boats seized supplies airdropped to Filipino outpost
MANILA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Tuesday that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped…
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Japan’s emperor and empress to pay three-day state visit to UK
LONDON, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako will visit Britain at the end of June,…
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China defence minister warns of ‘limits’ to Beijing’s restraint on South China Sea
SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - China's defence minister warned Sunday of "limits" to Beijing's restraint on the South China…
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Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
By Jing Xuan Teng and Satish Cheney SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a…
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UK envoy to Mexico reportedly sacked after pointing gun
British Ambassador to Mexico, Jon Benjamin, points a semi automatic weapon at concerned Mexican staff member. In a context…
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Austin says US ‘can be secure only if Asia is’
SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday the Indo-Pacific region remained a "priority" for…
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Philippines’ Marcos says US presence crucial to regional peace
By Satish Cheney and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday that the…
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US lawmaker says China “not interested in taking Taiwan by peaceful means”
TAIPEI, May 27, 2024 (AFP) - A senior US lawmaker affirmed on Monday Washington's support for Taiwan against Chinese "aggression",…
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