China’s military drills around Taiwan: key things to know
SHANGHAI, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - China on Thursday announced two days of war games around self-ruled Taiwan, encircling the…
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China holds military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
By James EDGAR BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround…
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Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji
By Caroline GARDIN FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AFP) - A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot…
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Singapore boosts security after Malaysia police station attack
SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore has tightened security after an attack on a police station in neighbouring…
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Former UK marine in Hong Kong spy case found dead: police
LONDON, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A former member of the UK's Royal Marines, bailed by a court last…
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One dead, dozens injured as Singapore-bound flight hits turbulence
BANGKOK, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - A 73-year-old British man died and more than 70 people were injured Tuesday in…
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Manila and Washington sign agreement to develop Philippines’ nuclear workforce
MANILA, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines and the United States agreed Tuesday to train Filipinos how to build…
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China’s Weibo blocks Taiwan inauguration hashtags as Lai takes office
BEIJING, May 20, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese social media Weibo on Monday blocked hashtags referencing the inauguration of Taiwan's new…
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New Taiwan president Lai calls on China to ‘cease political and military intimidation’
By Dene-Hern Chen and Amber Wang TAIPEI, May 20, 2024 (AFP) - New Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Monday hailed…
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Fresh floods kill 66 in northern Afghanistan
KABUL, May 19, 2024 (AFP) - Fresh floods killed 66 people in Faryab province in northern Afghanistan, a provincial official…
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