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While most of the world is preparing for Christmas, the Philippines has been at it for months
World

While most of the world is preparing for Christmas, the Philippines has been at it for months

Via Arboleda stepped back to admire the six-foot tree glittering in her living room. Though the narra trees along Manila’s…
Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster
World

Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster

Japanese authorities have approved a decision to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, which has sat dormant for more…
The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds
World

The disaster-prone Philippines invested billions in flood control. Then officials looted the funds

Ace Aguirre was just two bites into his oatmeal on the morning of November 4 when he noticed something strange:…
Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals
World

Rockets, howitzers and suicide drones: US and Taiwan announce one of their biggest-ever arms deals

Taipei, Taiwan  —  The United States and Taiwan have announced an $11.1 billion arms package that if completed would be…
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza
Features/Interviews

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in exclusive interview hails Egypt’s efforts in Gaza

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced that her country fully supports Egypt in its reconstruction efforts in the Gaza…
Egypt, China hold talks on media, public diplomacy issues
Egypt

Egypt, China hold talks on media, public diplomacy issues

CAIRO, Dec 15 (MENA) – Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Tamim Khallaf held a…
The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack
World

The Philippines’ long battle against Islamist extremism is back in the spotlight following Bondi attack

As Australian authorities try to retrace the steps and understand the motivations of the Bondi Beach gunmen who killed 15…
Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, hours after Trump’s ceasefire call
World

Thailand vows to keep fighting Cambodia, hours after Trump’s ceasefire call

Bangkok Reuters  —  Thailand’s leader vowed on Saturday to keep fighting on the disputed border with Cambodia as fighter jets…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops returning from Russia
World

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un hails troops returning from Russia

Reuters  —  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a welcoming ceremony for an army engineering unit that had returned…
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