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What set off the latest row between China and Philippines?
Beijing warns Manila not to ‘stir up trouble’ after the Philippine coastguard removes buoys installed by China.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
South Korea hosts Japan, China as US allies try to reassure Beijing
Meeting comes amid heightened tension on the Korean Peninsula as Pyongyang ramps up weapons tests and courts Russia.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
‘A jealous god’: China remakes religions in its own image
Authorities are violating religious freedoms across China as the leadership seeks to assert control.
Published On 26 Sep 2023
US recognises Cook Islands, Niue as Biden hosts Pacific Island leaders
US president is hosting Pacific Island leaders for two-day summit amid intensifying competition with China in region.
Published On 25 Sep 2023

Indian women’s team beat in-form Sri Lanka by 19 runs, while Bangladesh beat Pakistan by five wickets for bronze.

Manila says President Marcos issued the order in defiance of Beijing’s position that the disputed area belongs to China.

Anonymous spooks are getting their way, whatever the consequences, when Trudeau should be investigating their failures.

Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders in Washington

Images posted on social media show buoys blocking Philippine fishing boats from entering the area within Manila’s EEZ.

The Games will be held over the next two weeks in 56 venues, of which 12 have been newly built.

Rahile Dawut was convicted on charges of endangering state security in a secret trial, US-based foundation says.

Taiwan’s Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says frequency of Chinese military drills increases risk of accidental clash.

The number of marriages falls from 13.5 million couples in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.

Nearly 12,500 athletes – more than ever before – from 45 countries and territories are set to compete across 40 sports.

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