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China slams Philippines, warns of 'arms race' in region

Admin 27 Dec,2024 11:00

HONG KONG - China has ramped up pressure on the Philippines to withdraw the US Typhon missile system stationed there, warning of "arms race risks" in the region...

South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote

Admin 27 Dec,2024 11:00

SEOUL - Opposition lawmakers in South Korea were planning to vote Friday to impeach the prime minister and acting president, Han Duck-soo, the latest turn in a...

JAL under cyberattack, domestic, international flights delayed

Admin 26 Dec,2024 11:00

TOKYO - Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday it was hit by a cyberattack that caused delays to some domestic and international flights.

Former Taipei mayor charged for bribery, misuse of political donations

Admin 26 Dec,2024 11:00

TAIPEI - Taiwan prosecutors have charged a former mayor of Taipei who heads a small opposition party with accepting T$17.1 million ($522,392) in bribes over a m...

'Like a dream': AFP photographer's return to Syria

Admin 25 Dec,2024 11:00

DOUMA (SYRIA) - AFP photographer Sameer al-Doumy never dreamed he would be able to return to the hometown in Syria that he escaped through a tunnel seven years...

On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis launches holy Jubilee year

Admin 25 Dec,2024 11:00

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis opened the "Holy Door" of St Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve on Tuesday, launching the Jubilee year of Catholic celebrations set t...

France's Macron announces fourth government of the year

Admin 24 Dec,2024 11:00

PARIS - French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth prime minister of the...

Is he serious? Trump stirs unease with Panama, Greenland ploys

Admin 24 Dec,2024 11:00

WASHINGTON - Donald Trump has threatened to seize the Panama Canal, revived calls to buy Greenland and joked about annexing Canada -- leaving the world guessing...

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