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South Korea’s Yoon to meet opposition leader amid bid to reset presidency
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet opposition leader Lee Jae-myung for talks on Monday after a crushing...
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China says its coast guard patrols around Taiwan islands ‘beyond reproach’
China's government said on Wednesday that its coast guard patrols around a group of Taiwanese islands near the Chinese...
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Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back
Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year break, with visitor numbers and spending...
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Taiwan reports another Chinese ‘combat readiness patrol’ nearby
Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 14 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat...
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The “T/C Football Federation” goes to Asia
The "Turkish Cypriot Football Federation" has prepared its application for membership in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC), whose members...
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ANALYSIS-‘Open warfare’: Philippines’ Marcos-Duterte alliance crumbles
The alliance between Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte disintegrated this week when they accused...
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Vietnam, Philippines seal deals on South China Sea security
Vietnam and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to boost cooperation between their coastguards and to prevent untoward incidents in...
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Vietnam to hold arms fair in December as its seeks to diversify supplies
Vietnam's defence ministry said on Friday it will organise an international arms fair in December, as it seeks to...
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Six killed in gas truck explosion in Mongolia – officials
At least six people, including three firefighters, were killedwhen a truck carrying 60 tons of liquefied natural gas crashed...
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Malaysia to launch inquiry into cases involving disputed Singapore Strait islets
Malaysia will set up a royal commission of inquiry to study the handling of cases involving three disputed islets...
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Pakistan fires retaliatory strike at Iran, stoking regional tension
Pakistan said it used killer drones and rockets to strike separatist Baloch militants inside Iran on Thursday, ina retaliatory...
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Taiwan reports first major Chinese military activity after election
Taiwan's defence ministry said it detected 18 Chinese air force planes operating around Taiwan and carrying out "joint combat...
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FACTBOX-Diplomatic competition between Taiwan and China
Taiwan and China have engaged for years in competition for diplomatic recognition, but the pendulum has long swung decisively...
