Mutual defense pact between North Korea and Russia raises new questions, but it’s far from unique
BANGKOK (news agencies) — A new mutual-defense pact signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong ...
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Malaysian leader Anwar says China a ‘true friend’ and not to be feared at end of Premier Li’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (news agencies) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday rejected the notion that China’s dominance is ...
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Philippines demands China return rifles and pay for boat damage after hostilities in disputed sea
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — The Philippine military chief demanded Wednesday that China return several rifles and equipment seized by ...
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Fresh Malaysian durians will make their way to China as trade deals signed during Premier Li’s visit
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (news agencies) — Fresh Malaysian durians will soon make their way to China as the two countries ...
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US approves new $360 million arms sale to Taiwan for drones, related equipment
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — The Biden administration on Tuesday approved a new $360 million weapons sale to Taiwan, sending the ...
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US renews warning it’s obligated to defend the Philippines after its new clash with China at sea
MANILA, Philippines (news agencies) — The United States renewed a warning Tuesday that it’s obligated to defend its close treaty ...
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Thailand’s Senate overwhelmingly approves a landmark bill to legalize marriage equality
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Thailand’s Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to approve a marriage equality bill, clearing the last legislative ...
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Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as more court cases stir Thailand’s political woes
BANGKOK (news agencies) — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming Thailand’s monarchy ...
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Thailand has tried for years to solve its pollution problem. But ‘haze season’ always comes back
SAMOENG, Thailand (news agencies) — When the haze season comes, village chief Nanthawat Tiengtrongsakun and his tribesmen start preparing the ...
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Trains collide in eastern India, killing at least 8 with rescue work ongoing
NEW DELHI (news agencies) — A cargo train rammed into a passenger train in India’s eastern state of West Bengal ...
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