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Two tourists die as gale-force winds lash Greece
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» ATHENS - Two Vietnamese tourists died at sea in Greece on Friday, the coastguard said, as gale-force winds confined many ferries to port, disrupting tens of thousands of summer travellers, and sparked wildfires.
China accuses Philippines of wrong 'words and deeds' on Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2025
» BEIJING — China accused the Philippines on Friday of "playing with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Southeast Asian nation would be drawn into any conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan.
A French sailor's personal 'Plastic Odyssey'
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS - Simon Bernard's private war on plastic pollution began in 2016.
Thailand’s zero tariff vow to Trump still limits US imports
Bloomberg News, Published on 06/08/2025
» Thailand’s pledge to President Donald Trump of near-total market access for US goods includes key limits to protect some domestic industries, according to a government official, laying out the Southeast Asian nation’s terms for a tariff deal with Washington.
Australia to buy 11 advanced warships from Japan
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia will upgrade its navy with 11 Mogami-class frigates built by Japan's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Defence Minister Richard Marles said on Tuesday.
Five years after Beirut port blast, Lebanese demand justice
AFP, Published on 05/08/2025
» BEIRUT — The loved ones of those killed in a catastrophic explosion at Beirut's port five years ago gathered to demand justice on the anniversary of the blast Monday, as Lebanon's president vowed to hold those responsible to account.
China toughens import rules on Vietnamese durians after detecting health risk
Published on 04/08/2025
» Chinese authorities have tightened oversight of imported Vietnamese durians this year after finding "excessive levels" of two potentially harmful substances in the popular, high-value fruit.
Patrick Star and 'Drag Queen' crab: underwater robot live stream captivates Argentines
AFP, Published on 03/08/2025
» MAR DEL PLATA (ARGENTINA) - A robot explores the dark, cold, deep sea floor of the South Atlantic, transmitting images of vibrant coral and fish never seen before as scientists give live commentary via YouTube. And Argentines can't get enough of it.
Analysts urge caution given US-China trade impasse
Business, Published on 02/08/2025
» The 19% US reciprocal tariff on Thai exports, which is on par with regional economies, is seen as a short-term boost to the investment climate, but policymakers need to address economic risks down the road including the unresolved US-China trade war, pundits say.
In Darwin's wake: Two-year global conservation voyage sparks hope
AFP, Published on 01/08/2025
» ROTTERDAM — After a two-year around-the-world ocean voyage inspired by Charles Darwin, scientists and crew sailed home on a historic vessel into Rotterdam Thursday bearing a warning about climate change -- but also a message of hope.