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May 11, 20242 min read
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'
MANILA - The Philippines said on Saturday it has deployed ships to a disputed area in the South China Sea, where it accused China of...


May 11, 20242 min read
Vietnam irks EU by delaying meeting ahead of possible Putin visit
HANOI -Vietnam's foreign affairs ministry has annoyed the European Union by postponing a meeting next week with the EU's top official on...


May 11, 20243 min read
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
UNITED NATIONS -The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly backed a Palestinian bid to become a full U.N. member by...


May 10, 20243 min read
Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
MANILA -The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone...


May 10, 20244 min read
Analysis-Behind Biden's Israel weapons pause: a defiant Netanyahu, a tense phone call
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Joe Biden spent months urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to protect Gaza civilians, but the...


May 10, 20244 min read
Factbox-Who are Israel’s main weapons suppliers and who has halted exports?
The United States has suspended a shipment of weapons to Israel, including heavy, bunker-busting bombs Israeli forces have used in their...


May 10, 20243 min read
Explainer-South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
MANILA -An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South...


May 10, 20241 min read
China military says it 'drove away' US destroyer in South China Sea
BEIJING - China's military said it closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands...


May 10, 20244 min read
Israel strikes eastern Rafah as ceasefire talks end with no deal
CAIRO/RAFAH, Gaza Strip/WASHINGTON -Israeli forces bombarded areas of Rafah on Thursday, Palestinian residents said, as Prime Minister...


May 9, 20243 min read
Reaction to US decision to pause weapons shipment to Israel
WASHINGTON -U.S. lawmakers reacted to President Joe Biden's decision to suspend delivery of certain munitions to Israel that appeared to...


May 9, 20244 min read
US believes Hamas, Israel can break Gaza ceasefire impasse; Israeli forces cut Rafah aid route
RAFAH, Gaza Strip/CAIRO -The U.S. said negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire should be able to close the gaps between Israel and Hamas while...


May 9, 20243 min read
Columbia University cancels main graduation ceremony in wake of protests
NEW YORK - Columbia University on Monday canceled its main graduation ceremony after weeks of pro-Palestinian protests roiled the Ivy...
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