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First made-in-Taiwan submarine unveiled
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/09/2023
» TAIPEI - Taiwan has unveiled its first home-built submarine, which is expected to play a leading role in asymmetric warfare in the event of conflict with mainland China.
Russian defence spending soars to battle ‘hybrid war’
AFP, Published on 28/09/2023
» MOSCOW - Russia said on Thursday that it plans to raise defence spending by almost 70% next year, funnelling massive resources into its Ukraine offensive to fight what it calls a "hybrid war" unleashed by the West.
Net-zero deadlines ‘must be moved up’
AFP, Published on 26/09/2023
» PARIS - Rich and developing nations alike must sharply improve their net-zero targets, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Tuesday, warning that a clean energy surge was the main reason the world's climate goals are still achievable.
OECD sees 'sub-par' global growth as high rates bite
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - The OECD raised its global economic outlook for 2023 on Tuesday but cut the growth forecast for next year as interest-rate hikes aimed at curbing inflation take their toll.
Rising China not a challenge for US, Premier Li Qiang told Joe Biden on G20 sidelines
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/09/2023
» China's rise is not a challenge for the US and the two sides should strengthen communication, Chinese Premier Li Qiang told US President Joe Biden on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in India.
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un to visit Russia, meet Putin
AFP, Published on 11/09/2023
» SEOUL - North Korea said Monday that leader Kim Jong Un would visit Russia and meet President Vladimir Putin, with the reclusive leader's armoured train reportedly on its way to the border.
Pope offers gesture to China while in Mongolia
Published on 02/09/2023
» ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia: Pope Francis appeared to seek to reassure China on Saturday, using a gathering of Catholic missionaries in Mongolia to state that governments had “nothing to fear” from the Catholic Church.
Gabon's strongman meets key groups after coup
AFP, Published on 02/09/2023
» LIBREVILLE - Gabon's new strongman General Brice Oligui Nguema on Friday stepped up contacts with national groups and foreign interests two days after heading a coup that ended 55 years of rule by the Bongo family.
BRICS hails 'historic' admission of six new members
AFP, Published on 24/08/2023
» JOHANNESBURG: BRICS leaders announced on Thursday the "historic" admission of six new countries from next year as the club of large and populous emerging economies seeks to reshape the global order.
North Korea claims 'abuse, racism' drove US soldier to defect
AFP, Published on 16/08/2023
» SEOUL - Travis King defected to North Korea to escape "mistreatment and racial discrimination in the United States Army", state media said Wednesday, Pyongyang's first official confirmation they are holding the American soldier.