China defence minister warns of ‘limits’ to Beijing’s restraint on South China Sea
SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - China's defence minister warned Sunday of "limits" to Beijing's restraint on the South China…
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Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
By Jing Xuan Teng and Satish Cheney SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a…
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Austin says US ‘can be secure only if Asia is’
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India court urges heatwave emergency declaration as deaths rise
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Philippines’ Marcos says US presence crucial to regional peace
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Jakarta’s only MRT line shuts down due to construction mishap
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Indonesia volcano belches ash tower 2 km into the sky
BUKIT TINGGI, Indonesia (AFP) - A volcano in western Indonesia erupted on Thursday, spewing an ash cloud two kilometres into…
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Amateur, 22, is first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters
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Samsung Electronics union announces first-ever strike
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Taiwan parliament passes controversial bills despite protest
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