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Officials from the Philippines and Vietnam during a diplomatic meeting focused on cooperation and peace in the South China Sea.

Philippines and Vietnam Strengthen Partnership, Declare South China Sea Peace ‘Non-Negotiable’

The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to strengthen their relationship by upgrading their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, a move that reflects growing cooperation between the two Southeast Asian nations amid rising tensions in the South China Sea. During a state visit to Manila, leaders of both countries reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace, […]

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Medical workers preparing Ebola response equipment in the Democratic Republic of Congo with support from an international medical team.

China Sends Medical Team to Help Democratic Republic of Congo Fight Ebola Outbreak

China has announced that it will send a team of medical specialists to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to assist efforts aimed at containing the latest Ebola outbreak in the country. According to Chinese officials, the mission forms part of a broader humanitarian assistance programme designed to support Congo as health authorities work to

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China’s Coal Mine Tragedy Raises Questions About Safety, Accountability and Energy Dependence

The recent coal mine disaster in China’s Shanxi Province, which claimed dozens of lives and injured many others, has once again highlighted the dangers that can emerge when safety standards are ignored in pursuit of economic goals. Although China has made significant progress in improving mine safety over the past two decades, preliminary findings from

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Surveillance cameras and digital monitoring technology representing debates over China’s expanding surveillance system and privacy concerns.

China’s Expanding Surveillance System Raises Global Questions About Privacy, Control, and the Future of Digital Governance

China’s rapidly expanding surveillance system is increasingly raising global concerns about privacy, state power, and the future relationship between technology and personal freedom. According to recent revelations from a cybersecurity researcher, Chinese authorities are developing highly advanced tracking systems capable of compiling what officials reportedly describe as “holistic profiles” of individuals. These systems combine facial

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Putin, Modi and Xi

Putin Says NATO Expansion Must Be Addressed for Lasting Ukraine Peace After Talks With Xi and Modi.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says any lasting peace in Ukraine will have to deal with the issue of NATO’s expansion. He made the comment after holding talks with China’s Xi Jinping and India’s Narendra Modi at a summit in Tianjin on Monday. Putin, who sent troops into Ukraine in 2022, argues that the war is

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Putin and African leaders

Why are countries on the continent of Africa turning to China and Russia?

The Western countries are asking African countries why they are leaving the West and turning towards Russia and China. The reason is simple: African countries are tired of being robbed of their natural resources, bullied, and disrespected at all times by most Western countries. Right now, African countries have made their own choices by choosing

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Yoon Suk Yeol

Yoon Suk Yeol Impeached: South Korean President Faces Removal

South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol is facing a major setback after being impeached by the country’s parliament. The impeachment vote was triggered by Yoon’s controversial decision to impose martial law on December 3. The parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of impeachment, with 204 lawmakers supporting the motion and 85 opposing it. Yoon will now

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South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol

The sudden imposition of martial law has sparked an uproar in South Korea.

The South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, apologised publicly to the people of South Korea for the sudden declaration of martial law and handing over power to the military. The parliament proposed impeachment of the South Korean president but failed after legislators from the governing party boycotted the vote. Sources had it that the sudden

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Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing

ICC Wants to Hold the Leader of the Myanmar Junta Accountable.

An important step has been made by the International Criminal Court (ICC) to hold Myanmar’s military regime responsible for the crimes against the Rohingya Muslim minority. On suspicion of crimes against humanity, the head prosecutor for the court has asked for an arrest warrant for junta leader Min Aung Hlaing. The prosecutor’s request will now

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