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Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says
May 31, 2026 01:16 (EAT) • 19 hours ago

Philippines remains under threat from China despite Trump-Xi summit, minister says

Speaking to Reuters on the sidelines of Singapore's Shangri-La ‌Dialogue, Asia's premier defence forum, Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said it was natural for countries like the United States and China to try to ease tensions

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A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China
May 13, 2026 04:30 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

A Trump-Xi deal could revive US energy exports to China

Tariffs imposed during the U.S.-China trade war have halted most Chinese imports of U.S. ‌oil and LNG, which were worth $8.4 billion in 2024, the year before Trump began his second term.

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More than 300 foreigners arrested in Jakarta raid on online gambling operation
May 10, 2026 03:34 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

More than 300 foreigners arrested in Jakarta raid on online gambling operation

The suspects were arrested ‌in an office building in Central Jakarta as authorities pursue crackdowns on online gambling -- which is banned in the world's largest ​Muslim-majority nation -- and on international criminal syndicates.

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US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector
May 10, 2026 02:06 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

US imposes sanctions on companies it accuses of aiding Iran's weapons sector

The Treasury move, first reported by Reuters, comes days before U.S. President Donald Trump plans to travel to China for a meeting with President Xi Jinping and as efforts to end the war ​with Iran have stalled.

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France President Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
April 26, 2026 03:14 (EAT) • 1 month ago

France President Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Macron, speaking at a news conference in Athens alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, said panic caused by geopolitical uncertainty can in itself lead to shortages.

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OpenAI chief apologizes for not reporting shooting suspect to police
April 26, 2026 01:21 (EAT) • 1 month ago

OpenAI chief apologizes for not reporting shooting suspect to police

In ⁠a letter dated April 23, Altman ​said he was "deeply sorry" that law ​enforcement was not alerted to Van Rootselaar's ChatGPT account, which had been banned in June.

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Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'
April 25, 2026 12:06 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Pentagon chief Hegseth says US blockade on Iran 'going global'

Peace talks ​between Iran and the United States could resume soon in Pakistan, three Pakistani ​sources told Reuters on Friday, after the last round of talks expected ⁠earlier this week fell through.

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Tanzania inquiry says over 500 killed in last year's election violence
April 23, 2026 08:00 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Tanzania inquiry says over 500 killed in last year's election violence

Tanzanian authorities have previously declined to comment on casualty figures, ⁠saying they were awaiting the report of the commission, which President Samia Suluhu Hassan appointed in November. They ​have denied allegations by human rights groups that the security services used excessive force...

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Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials
April 11, 2026 10:45 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials

The ‌prosecutions, which began on Tuesday, are part of a series of trials involving Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) suspects that started ​in 2017 with more than 2,000 defendants.

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Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage fight
April 10, 2026 01:15 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Ready to rumble? Hunter Biden challenges Trump's sons to cage fight

The improbable possibility arose on Thursday when Hunter Biden, son ​of former Democratic President Joe Biden, challenged Republican President Donald Trump's ​eldest sons, Donald Jr. and Eric, to a fight.

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