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Death Scene in Burned Ferry Moves Filipino Rescuers to Tears

MANILA, Philippines - A Philippine coast guard commander said Friday that the tragic scenes of death his team saw aboard ...


28 killed after inter-island ferry catches fire in southern Philippines

Manila [Philippines], March 30 (ANI): At least 28 people were killed on Wednesday night after an inter-island ferry caught fire ...


Death toll from Philippine ferry fire rises to 28, over 200 rescued

© Provided by Xinhua Authorities are verifying reports that seven more passengers who jumped into the sea are missingMANILA, March ...


Experts share views on Chinese modernization at Boao

© Provided by Xinhua BOAO, Hainan, March 30 (Xinhua) -- At a sideline event on Chinese modernization held on Wednesday ...


Top US Military Officer Warns of Arms Race in Western Pacific

Washington - The top U.S. military officer is warning of a growing arms race in the western Pacific, as nations ...


USD 842 billion budget proposal for US defence driven by competition with China: Austin

Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III said that the USD 842 billion budget ...


Management is an important factor in country's socio-economic development, Rajnath Singh tells youth in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 28 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that management is an important factor in ...


Anshul Jubli's Road to UFC win is start of new era in Indian MMA: Jiu-Jitsu fighter Siddharth Singh

New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): India Jiu-Jitsu fighter Siddharth Singh said that his protege Anshul Jubli's victory in the ...


Saif bin Zayed meets Secretary of Interior and Local Government of Philippines

DUBAI, 14th February, 2023 (WAM) -- H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister ...


US spy found dead in Pentagon parking lot

The cause and circumstances of the counterintelligence officer's death remain a mystery The US military has identified the serviceman found ...


Asian nation cuts ties with International Criminal Court

The Philippines has severed communications with the tribunal after clashing over an investigation of its drug war Philippine President Ferdinand ...


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China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...

Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...

China's 'Belt and Road' program has cost $240 billion, says study

NEW YORK CITY, New York: A study published this week reported that China spent $240 billion between 2008 and 2021 ...

Hong Kong demonstrators hold protest amidst strict restrictions

HONG KONG: Hong Kong's first authorized protest took place since the end of COVID-19 restrictions and under new strict security ...

Following self-exile, entrepreneur Jack Ma returns to China

BEIJING, China: After more than a year of self-imposed exile overseas, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has returned to China, allegedly ...

Security concerns behind proposed US ban of TikTok

WASHINGTON D.C.: US House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy has said that lawmakers will move forward on legislation aimed at ...

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US cities suing Hyundai, Kia over lack of anti-theft devices

ST LOUIS, Missouri: The latest in a number of US cities to take action, St. Louis, Missouri, said this week ...

Bank of Ireland interest rate up 0.5% following Europe rate increases

DUBLIN, Ireland: Bank of Ireland has announced that it has raised fixed mortgage rates following a cumulative 3.5 percent rate ...

Nasdaq Composite leads U.S. stock markets higher, gains 208 point

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks finished the third quarter with a bang on Friday. Despite a volatile start, ...

Apple to disrupt fintech with 'Apple Pay Later' consumer service

CUPERTINO, California: In a move aimed at disrupting the fintech sector dominated by Affirm Holdings and Sweden's Klarna, this week ...

After business slowdown, Disney moves forward in firing 7,000 staff

BURBANK, California: Walt Disney has begun its planned lay off of 7,000 staff, which was announced earlier this year.A letter ...

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US lawmakers look to prevent violent passengers from flying

WASHINGTON D.C.: After a series of high-profile incidents aboard US aircraft, several bipartisan lawmakers will again push for legislation to ...


China sends ship to violate Vietnam economic zone waters

HANOI, Vietnam: Tensions were again increasing off the coast of Vietnam as Hanoi ordered its navy to shadow a Chinese ...


In aftermath of war in Iraq, perpetrators still not held accountable

In Warsaw last February, President Joe Biden condemned the lawless Russian invasion of Ukraine: "The idea that over 100,000 forces ...


Chinese aggression causes Japan, US, Philippines to begin security talks

TOKYO, Japan: Fears over intensifying Chinese military activity directed towards Taiwan could escalate into war have prompted Japan, the United ...


After opening ties with Beijing, Honduras tells Taiwan to leave

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras: After Honduran President Xiomara Castro severed ties with Taiwan in favor of China to gain more investment and ...


Former President Trump to face criminal charges

NEW YORK, New York - A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Former U.S. President Donald Trump for his role in ...


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