N.Korea, Russia sign mutual defense deal as Kim pledges support on Ukraine
By Cat Barton and Claire Lee SEOUL, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defence…
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China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea
By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…
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Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea
MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…
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Russian President Putin in North Korea to boost defence ties
SEOUL, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will meet Wednesday…
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Magnitude 4.9 quake kills four, injures 120 in northeastern Iran: state media
TEHRAN, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - At least four people were killed and 120 injured Tuesday in a 4.9 magnitude…
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Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes off southern Peru
LIMA, June 17, 2024 (AFP) - A 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of southern Peru on Sunday but…
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Black hole observed ‘awakening’ for the first time
PARIS, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - Astronomers have been able to observe a supermassive black hole waking up and setting…
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New report warns of heat danger at Paris Olympics
PARIS, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - A new report backed by climate scientists and athletes warned Tuesday about the dangers…
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Power demand peaks in northern India heatwave
By Bhuvan BAGGA NEW DELHI, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - Searing heatwave temperatures in northern India pushed power demand to…
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Kyiv accuses Russian forces of beheading Ukrainian soldier
KYIV, Ukraine, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - Kyiv on Tuesday accused Russian forces of beheading a Ukrainian serviceman in the…
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