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‘State of shock’: Kuwait fire leaves many families bereft in India’s Kerala
Most of the victims in the deadly blaze that engulfed a block housing immigrant workers are from India.
A Chinese history buff finds military secrets in a pile of old papers he bought for under $1
BEIJING (AP) — Chinese state media said Thursday that a military history buff found a collection of confidential documents related to the country’s military in a pile of old papers he bought for under $1.
Manila sees more Chinese vessels ahead of Beijing’s maritime arrest policy
Analysts warn China’s aggressive moves in the region, including its detention policy, could escalate into armed conflict as Beijing continues to push a strategy designed to provoke other nations “to be the first to fire”.
Will Philippines’ new defence deals with New Zealand, Japan provoke China?
Analysts say the moves align with both Wellington and Tokyo’s broader strategic interests of ensuring regional stability and safeguarding their own security concerns. However, they also warn that it could provoke a reaction from Beijing, potentially escalating military aggression and diplomatic tensions in the region.
Philippine flag pledge slammed as ‘repugnant’ with links to Japanese occupation
The new pledge and hymn called Bagong Pilipinas, or New Philippines, will be recited during weekly flag-raising ceremonies in schools and government agencies, according to a presidential memorandum dated June 4 and released on Saturday.
Did Philippine police find China’s PLA uniforms in Pogo raid?
The Philippine military has sought to assuage fears over national security after alleged Chinese army uniforms were recovered from an online gaming hub, saying they were probably used as props as senators reiterated their demands to close the sector for good.
Singapore is set to lead the gold market as 'center of gravity' shifts east, World Gold Council says
SINGAPORE — Singapore is set to become a leading gold hub as trading shifts east, according to the World Gold Council.