Hong Kong matches record for hottest summer solstice
HONG KONG (AFP) - Hong Kong matched on Friday its record for the hottest summer solstice as a subtropical ridge…
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Japanese royals arrive for three-day state visit to UK
LONDON, June 22, 2024 (AFP) - Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Britain on Saturday for a three-day…
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US aircraft carrier arrives in S. Korea for joint drills
SEOUL, June 22, 2024 (AFP) - A US aircraft carrier arrived in South Korea on Saturday for a joint military…
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Malaysia beaches hit by Singapore oil spill
KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - An oil spill off Singapore has spread to beaches in southern Malaysia, a government official said…
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President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
MANILA, June 23, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone…
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Japan ‘seriously concerned’ over Putin’s North Korea treaty
TOKYO, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Japan is "seriously concerned" that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not rule out military…
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Myanmar’s Suu Kyi in ‘good health’: junta spokesman
YANGON, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good health", a junta…
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Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines
MANILA, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with…
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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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