Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers
MANILA, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing supplies for Filipino fishers has abandoned…
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Indonesia’s Mount Ibu unleashes massive ash plume in largest eruption of 2024
JAKARTA, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed ash five kilometres (3.1 miles) into the sky…
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Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister
By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime…
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Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has…
8 months ago
Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort
By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week,…
8 months ago
Japan protests disputed isle trip by S. Korea politician
TOKYO, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - Japan has lodged a formal protest after a South Korean opposition party leader made…
8 months ago
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing
TANAH DATAR, Indonesia, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after flash floods and cold lava…
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Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing
TANAH DATAR, Indonesia, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - The number of people killed by flash floods and cold…
8 months ago
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spews huge ash tower
JAKARTA, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more…
8 months ago
Cambodia’s famed Kampot pepper withers in scorching heatwave
By Suy SE KAMPOT, Cambodia, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between…
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