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Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a...
May 2, 20242 min read


New Zealand not close to decision on joining AUKUS pact, minister says
WELLINGTON -New Zealand’s government is continuing "information gathering discussions" on future cooperation with the AUKUS security pact...
May 1, 20242 min read


Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel at hotly contested shoal
BEIJING/MANILA - The Philippines on Tuesday accused China's coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed E. China Sea area
BEIJING/TOKYO - China's coast guard confronted Japanese lawmakers in waters claimed by both countries in the East China Sea, China's...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


UN resolution against arms race in space fails due to Russian veto
New York, April 25 - A UN resolution tabled by the US and Japan against an arms race in space has failed in the UN Security Council due...
Apr 25, 20242 min read


Two Japan navy helicopters crash, one body found, 7 missing
TOKYO -Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on...
Apr 21, 20241 min read


North Korea conducts cruise missile warhead test on Friday, KCNA says
SEOUL -North Korea conducted a cruise missile warhead test and test launch of its new anti-aircraft missile in the West Sea of Korea on...
Apr 20, 20241 min read


Explainer-China, health system top issues as Solomon Islands holds national election
The Solomon Islands holds a national election on Wednesday, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with...
Apr 17, 20243 min read


South Korea 'strongly' protests Japan's renewed claims to Dokdo
Seoul, April 16 - South Korea on Tuesday expressed its strong opposition towards Japan after the latter released an annual diplomatic...
Apr 16, 20242 min read

G7 leaders to discuss Iranian attack in Sunday video call
ROME - Italy, which holds the rotating presidency of the G7, has called a video meeting of G7 leaders on Sunday to discuss Iran's...
Apr 14, 20241 min read


As foreign leaders urge US Ukraine support, Republicans look to Trump
WASHINGTON - An unprecedented series of foreign officials, including from Japan, Britain and Italy, have visited Washington over the...
Apr 12, 20244 min read


Support from 'indispensable' US vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress
WASHINGTON -Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without U.S. support, a disaster that could embolden China and spark a new...
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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