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US key to Philippine plan to tap oil, gas in South China Sea
Published on 11/03/2024
» The Philippines is counting on the US and its allies to play a crucial role in its plans to explore energy resources in the disputed South China Sea, according to Manila’s envoy to Washington.
Prince Harry’s US visa under scrutiny
Published on 09/03/2024
» WASHINGTON — A US federal judge has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to submit documents related to Prince Harry’s visa for the court to review after the department refused to release them to the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank, under the Freedom of Information Act.
Beijing needs a reset. Xi's got bigger problems
News, Published on 09/03/2024
» The script at China's National People's Congress is pre-determined months before the event, but there had been speculation this week that Beijing might name a new foreign minister. Instead, it seems senior diplomat Wang Yi will continue in the role.
Bitcoin rises to record high over $70,000
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2024
» WASHINGTON - Bitcoin rallied to a record high on Friday in volatile trade, as crypto mania continued to sweep through the investment community.
Sweden joins Nato
Reuters, Published on 08/03/2024
» STOCKHOLM - Sweden is joining the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) to defend its freedom and democracy, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on Thursday after the country became the 32nd member of the Nato alliance at a ceremony in Washington.
Houthi attack killed two Filipino, one Vietnamese ship crew
Bloomberg News, Published on 07/03/2024
» MANILA - Two seafarers from the Philippines and another from Vietnam were killed by a Houthi missile attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, according to a statement from the vessel’s owners.
Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets for Chinese firm
New York Times, Published on 07/03/2024
» WASHINGTON — A Chinese citizen who recently quit his job as a software engineer for Google in California has been charged with trying to transfer artificial intelligence (AI) technology to a Beijing-based company that paid him secretly, according to a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday.
Thailand wants global Pride event
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» Thailand will offer Bangkok and Phuket as venues for an international LGBTQ+ summit and other activities in 2028, to show the world the country's support for gender inclusivity.
Singapore minister sticks up for US envoy after scathing report
Published on 04/03/2024
» A senior Singaporean official took to social media to defend US Ambassador Jonathan Kaplan after an internal watchdog in Washington reported the envoy had threatened staff and poorly promoted American interests in the city-state.
Bangkok, Phuket offered as venues for Pride global summit
Online Reporters, Published on 04/03/2024
» Thailand will offer Bangkok and Phuket as venues for an international LGBTQ+ summit and other activities in 2028, to show the world the country's support for gender inclusivity.