China courts Central Asia as Russia’s influence wanes
By Oliver HOTHAM Agence France-Presse BEIJING, May 16, 2023 (AFP) - China is renewing its push for massive infrastructure…
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Japan to push disarmament in Hiroshima, with modest hopes
By Sara HUSSEIN Agence France-Presse HIROSHIMA, Japan, May 16, 2023 (AFP) - Japan hosts G7 leaders in Hiroshima…
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Myanmar port city cut off after deadly Cyclone Mocha
By Lapyae Ko, with Mohammad Mazed in Shah Porir Dwip, Bangladesh KYAUKTAW, Myanmar (AFP) - Tens of thousands of people…
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Thai opposition claims victory as voters reject army-backed parties
By Thanaporn PROMYAMYAI Agence France-Presse BANGKOK, May 15, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) claimed victory in…
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Thai opposition parties lead in partial election results
BANGKOK, May 14, 2023 (AFP) - Thailand's two main opposition parties took a strong lead in the popular vote as…
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Category 5 Cyclone Mocha hits Myanmar, Bangladesh
KYAUKTAW, Myanmar, May 14, 2023 (AFP) - Cyclone Mocha crashed through Myanmar and southeastern Bangladesh on Sunday, sparing sprawling refugee…
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Category 5 Cyclone Mocha set to crash over Myanmar, Bangladesh
KYAUKTAW, Myanmar, May 14, 2023 (AFP) - Cyclone Mocha intensified into a category five hurricane on Sunday, hours ahead of…
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G7 finance chiefs move to diversify supply chains
NIIGATA, Japan, May 13, 2023 (AFP) - The G7 plans to launch a partnership scheme to diversify supply chains this…
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Former exec at TikTok parent firm sues, citing ‘lawlessness’
SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2023 (AFP) - A former US-based executive of ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikTok, has…
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Temperature in Singapore soars to 40-year high: officials
SINGAPORE, May 14, 2023 (AFP) - Singapore reported its highest temperature in 40 years on Saturday, officials said, as a…
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