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Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate in the region as Beijing grows more assertive in pressing sweeping maritime claims

The Independent UK

‘I did it as quietly as I could’: the navy chief who wrecked his ship to scupper China’s ambitions

Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos was in charge of the Philippine navy at a time of ‘creeping invasion’ by China. Then along came an unusual idea

The Guardian - AU

‘Pressure for this to succeed’: Will Fatah-Hamas unity deal hold?

It remains to be seen if there’s political will within Fatah while Israel may try to derail the agreement, analysts say.

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China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators

China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations

The Independent UK

Russian and Chinese nuclear-capable bombers patrol near Alaska

US and Canadian fighter jets intercepted in first joint patrol

Evening Standard

NORAD says it tracked Chinese and Russian long-range bombers off Alaska

A joint U.S.-Canada aerospace command says two Chinese and two Russian military planes were tracked flying over international waters near Alaska

The Independent UK

Typhoon Gaemi barrels towards China’s Fujian after sinking ship off Taiwan

Strong winds sink a Tanzania-flagged freighter off Taiwan coast, with crew missing and rescuers unable to access area.

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US General Calls For 'Marshall Plan' For Latin America To Counter Chinese, Russian Influence

The military expert in strategic matters explained that the U.S. can't match China's invitation to join the Belt and Road initiative, hence, "We need a 'Marshall Plan' for the region or an economic recovery act like the one in 1948, but in 2024, 2025."

Latin Times

Taiwan holds war games amid tensions and typhoon: What you need to know

Taiwan’s 40th edition of its Han Kuang war games tests the island’s readiness to repel a potential Chinese invasion.

Al Jazeera

Myanmar violence, South China Sea tensions are top issues as Southeast Asian diplomats meet in Laos

Southeast Asian foreign ministers are gathering in the capital of Laos for the start of a regional forum that will run through Saturday

The Independent UK

Taiwan Shuts Down As Deadly Typhoon Gaemi Approaches

Taiwan closed schools and evacuated thousands from their homes on Wednesday ahead of Typhoon Gaemi, which authorities said could be "the strongest" to hit in eight years and has already killed one person on the island.

International Business Times

Beijing Deal For Post-war Gaza Leaves Analysts Sceptical

Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas's Fatah movement has agreed with Hamas to form a "national unity government" in post-war Gaza, but analysts are sceptical about the significance of the Beijing-brokered deal.

International Business Times

Balloons carrying rubbish sent by North Korea falls on South Korea's presidential office compound

North Korea has floated balloons filled with rubbish over its neighbour’s border while South Korea has blasted K-pop in response

Evening Standard

Philippines and Singapore broaden defense ties with a new agreement

The Philippines is signing a defense pact with Singapore that will allow their militaries to broaden their engagement, including holding joint exercises to prepare for humanitarian emergencies and other contingencies

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Palestinian Factions Sign Unity Agreement In Beijing

Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah sign unity agreement in Beijing brokered by China, aiming to end division and strengthen Palestinian unity.

International Business Times

Hamas Announces 'National Unity' Deal With Palestinian Rivals

Hamas announced Tuesday it had signed an agreement in Beijing with other Palestinian organisations including rivals Fatah to work together for "national unity", with China describing it as a deal to rule Gaza together once the war ends.

Al Jazeera

Marcos says Philippines ‘cannot yield’ in South China Sea dispute

Philippine president makes remarks as Beijing and Manila agree on a deal to defuse tensions at the Second Thomas Shoal.

The Guardian - UK

How Taiwan bucked a global trend – and restored voters’ trust in politics

After protesters occupied parliament, the government did something extraordinary: it hired them, says Demos chief executive Polly Curtis

The Independent UK

Philippine president orders shutdown of Chinese-run online gambling outfits employing thousands.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered an immediate ban on widespread and mostly Chinese-run online gaming operations in the Philippines accusing them of venturing into crimes, including financial scams, human trafficking, torture, kidnapping and murder

France 24

China and Philippines reach deal to avoid clashes at disputed reef

China and the Philippines have struck a deal aimed at stopping the two countries from clashing over the fiercely disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, the Philippine government said Sunday. In the past year, the territorial standoff at the reef has flared and came to a head…

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