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Macron to raise defence targets, citing Russia threat
AFP, Published on 14/07/2025
» PARIS - President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.
China detains female ‘boys love’ writers in porn crackdown
Published on 09/07/2025
» BEIJING - Police in China have detained dozens of young women authors in a genre of gay erotica widely known in Asia as “boys’ love” during a nationwide crackdown on online pornography, lawyers and activists familiar with the cases say.
'Simple Buddhist monk' Dalai Lama marks landmark 90th birthday
AFP, Published on 07/07/2025
» MCLEOD GANJ (INDIA) - Calling himself a "simple Buddhist monk" who usually didn't celebrate birthdays, the Dalai Lama marked his 90th on Sunday by praying for peace after China insisted it would have the final say on who succeeded the Tibetan spiritual leader.
Dalai Lama turns 90 and vows to keep defying China for years
Published on 06/07/2025
» DHARAMSHALA, India - The spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama, turned 90 on Sunday after a week of celebrations by followers during which he riled China again and spoke about his hope to live beyond 130 and reincarnate after dying.
Serbian leader digs in, slams early elections rally
AFP, Published on 30/06/2025
» BELGRADE - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic insisted Sunday that he would not cave in to the 140,000 protesters who rallied in the capital overnight demanding early elections, while vowing more arrests following clashes.
Pro-Palestinian protest leader details 104 days spent in US custody
AFP, Published on 24/06/2025
» NEW YORK - Mahmoud Khalil, one of the most prominent leaders of pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses, recounted his experience surviving 104 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention after being targeted for deportation by the Trump administration.
Philippine Embassy Marks Independence with Cultural Showcase
Published on 18/06/2025
» BANGKOK, 12 JUNE 2025 – The Philippine Embassy in Thailand celebrated the 127th Anniversary of Philippine Independence at the Siam Kempinski Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand, on 12 June 2025, with the theme, “Kalayaan, Kinabukasan, Kasaysayan” (Freedom, Future, History), to honour the country’s forefathers, who fought for the freedom of the Philippines, and the everyday Filipino heroes who continue to shape the nation's path toward a brighter future.
Rise in 'harmful content' since Meta policy rollbacks: survey
AFP, Published on 17/06/2025
» WASHINGTON - Harmful content including hate speech has surged across Meta's platforms since the company ended third-party fact-checking in the United States and eased moderation policies, a survey showed on Monday.
Colombian presidential candidate shot and wounded
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» BOGOTá - A Colombian right-wing opposition senator and candidate to next year's presidential election was in intensive care Saturday after being shot during a campaign event in Bogota, authorities said.
US Jewish groups wary of Trump’s war on anti-Semitism
AFP, Published on 07/06/2025
» NEW YORK - US Jewish groups are unified over the need to fight mounting anti-Semitic incidents across the country, but many are bitterly opposed to how President Donald Trump is seeking to counter the scourge.