Venezuela MPs approve creation of state in disputed Essequibo
CARACAS, March 22, 2024 (AFP) - Venezuela's parliament has approved a law creating a federal state in the disputed…
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Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack on supply vessel
MANILA, March 23, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard of blocking and firing water cannon…
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North Korean delegation travelling to China, Vietnam and Laos
SEOUL, March 22, 2024 (AFP) - A North Korean ruling party delegation travelling to China, Vietnam and Laos has arrived…
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Malaysia PM warns against attempts to block China’s rise
By Laura CHUNG Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned Thursday against attempts by other countries to block China's military and…
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Chinese FM blasts US ‘suppression’, defends Russia ties
By Katell Abiven with Luna Lin BEIJING, March 7, 2024 (AFP) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi lashed out against…
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Maldives signs China defense deal as India prepares exit
MALÉ, Maldives, March 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Maldives has signed a "military assistance" deal with China after ordering Indian…
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Philippines hopes to launch EU free trade negotiations ‘very soon’
MELBOURNE, March 4, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines hopes to launch formal free trade agreement negotiations with the European Union…
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ASEAN-Australia summit to decry ‘threat or use of force’ in region
By Steven TRASK MELBOURNE, March 4, 2024 (AFP) - Leaders from Southeast Asian nations and Australia gathered in Melbourne on…
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WTO talks end with no major win, throwing trade body into ‘crisis’
By Hashem Osseiran and Agnes Pedrero ABU DHABI, March 1, 2024 (AFP) - A high-level WTO conference ended Saturday with…
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New Tuvalu PM says focused on development, not Taiwan ties
FUNAFUTI, Tuvalu, Feb 29, 2024 (AFP) - Tuvalu's new Prime Minister Feleti Teo says his government is focused on the…
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President Marcos: Philippines on ‘frontline’ of maritime disputes, ‘will not yield’
CANBERRA, Feb 29, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos told Australia's parliament his country was on the "frontline" of…
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New Tuvalu government reaffirms relations with Taiwan
FUNAFUTI, Tuvalu, Feb 28, 2024 (AFP) - Tuvalu's new government on Wednesday vowed to keep up its "special" relationship with…
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