Wary of China escalation, U.S. revamps military command in Japan
Summary U.S., Japan hold high-level security talks in Tokyo U.S. to establish new joint command HQ in Japan Allies say…
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Blinken chides Beijing’s ‘escalating actions’ at sea, concerned over Taiwan
VIENTIANE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Beijing's "escalating and unlawful actions" in the South China Sea at…
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China’s foreign minister warns Philippines over US missile deployment
BEIJING (Reuters) - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has warned the Philippines over the U.S. intermediate-range missile deployment, saying such…
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Philippine Coast Guard to deploy floating barriers to contain oil spill
By Faith Brown with Pam Castro in Manila LIMAY, Philippines, July 26, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard planned…
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Three missing, 4,000 evacuated in heavy Japan rains
TOKYO, July 26, 2024 (AFP) - At least three people were missing in Japan on Friday after heavy rains…
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Philippines says tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of oil capsizes in Manila Bay
MANILA, July 25, 2024 (AFP) - A Philippine-flagged tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil capsized and sank…
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President Marcos urges swift relief as Typhoon Carina and monsoon batter the Philippines
Manila, July 24, 2024 - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has urged government agencies to prioritize assistance to isolated areas…
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Taiwan braces for Typhoon Gaemi to make landfall
YILAN, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwan closed schools, suspended the stock market, and declared a typhoon holiday Wednesday as…
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Streets turned into rivers as Typhoon Gaemi hits Philippines
MANILA, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Relentless rain drenched the northern Philippines on Wednesday, triggering flooding in Manila and…
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Trash balloons from North Korea hit South’s presidential compound
SEOUL, July 24, 2024 (AFP) - Trash-carrying balloons sent by North Korea hit the South Korean presidential compound Wednesday, security…
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