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South China Sea: Philippine navy official dismisses Beijing’s charges, asserts Sabina Shoal rights
A top Philippine official has dismissed a Chinese report over its actions in the Sabina Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, insisting Manila has the right to “do anything that we wish” in its exclusive economic zone (EEZ).
Samsung workers' union in South Korea kicks off three-day strike
SEOUL — A workers' union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea is set to stage a three-day strike from Monday (July 8) and has warned it could take further action against the country's most powerful conglomerate at a later date.
Tata Steel workers in U.K. suspend strike action
LONDON (Reuters) -- Tata Steel workers in Britain have suspended a planned all-out strike and overtime ban after the company agreed to negotiations about future investment, the Unite trade union said on Monday.
Russia-North Korea pact dooms US hopes of Indo-Pacific dominance
Russia is slowly increasing its presence in the east as it has been modernising its fleet with the commissioning of eight new warships, four nuclear-powered submarines and conventional submarines, all between 2022 and October 2023. During this same period, Russia’s Pacific Fleet staged eight strategic-level naval exercises.
South Korea drops plan to suspend licenses of striking doctors
SEOUL (Reuters) -- South Korea said on Monday it would drop a plan to suspend the licenses of striking trainee doctors, offering a concession to end a months-long walkout prompted by the government's decision to increase medical school admissions.
Tuesday Briefing: Top Court Gives Trump Significant Immunity
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that Donald Trump was entitled to substantial immunity from prosecution, a major statement on presidential power that could have long-term repercussions.
‘Seven Samurai’ at 70: Kurosawa’s epic still moves like nothing else
NEW YORK (AP) — Akira Kurosawa’s “Seven Samurai” is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. But despite its age, the vitality and fleet-footed movement of Kurosawa’s epic is still breathtaking.