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Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Published on 06/05/2024
» LAOAG, Philippines - US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise.
World’s 4th worst smog level in Chiang Mai
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were covered with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the world.
Philippines says won't use water cannons like China in disputed sea
Published on 06/05/2024
» MANILA: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Monday the country will not use water cannons or any offensive weapons in the South China Sea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Paris with EU trade, Ukraine among hot button issues on table
South China Morning Post, Published on 06/05/2024
» Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in France on Sunday to begin a closely watched three-nation tour that will see him try to improve relations with Europe amid intensifying US rivalry, with trade and Ukraine high on the agenda.
Hazardous smog chokes North, world’s 4th worst level in Chiang Mai
Online Reporters, Published on 06/05/2024
» Most provinces in the North were blanketed with dangerous red-coded levels of PM2.5 on Monday morning, with Chiang Mai rated the city with the fourth worst air pollution in the entire world.
Philippines slams China's 'absurd, ludicrous' agreement claims on S.China Sea
Published on 05/05/2024
» Two senior Philippine officials on Sunday denied a claim by China that Manila had agreed on a “new model” in handling their territorial dispute in the South China Sea.
Thai athlete honored by Olympic Museum
Published on 05/05/2024
» Agnese "Chomphoo" Campeol, an 18-year-old Thai athlete, has been honored by the Olympic Museum to exhibit her sports outfits and equipment at the museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, announced Khunying Patama Leeswadtrakul, a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Parts of Gaza in ‘full-blown famine’, UN aid official says
Published on 05/05/2024
» JERUSALEM — The leader of the World Food Program said parts of the Gaza Strip are experiencing a “full-blown famine” that is spreading across the territory after almost seven months of war that have made delivering aid extremely challenging.
Australian police shoot boy dead after stabbing with 'hallmarks' of terrorism
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2024
» SYDNEY: Australian police said on Sunday they had shot dead a boy after he stabbed a man in Western Australia's capital Perth, in an attack authorities said indicated terrorism.
Pro-Palestinian protests briefly disrupt University of Michigan graduation
Reuters, Published on 05/05/2024
» Pro-Palestinian protesters briefly disrupted a commencement ceremony at the University of Michigan on Saturday while demonstrators faced off with police at the University of Virginia as U.S. colleges braced for more turmoil during graduation festivities.