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Hong Kong shelter saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/01/2026
» HONG KONG — Illegal dog trapping and cat smuggling have become alarmingly common, with an animal rescue group reporting that it saved 351 animals in Hong Kong over the past six months - an average of two per day.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» MANILA — The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been wounded, and two fishing vessels suffered "significant damage" when Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon in a disputed South China Sea shoal.
Japan builds up ‘missile archipelago’ near Taiwan to counter China
Bloomberg News, Published on 09/12/2025
» TOKYO — As military tensions between China and Japan reach the highest level in more than a decade, the sparsely populated island of Yonaguni finds itself right on the front lines.
China warns it will 'crush' foreign efforts to interfere over Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 26/11/2025
» BEIJING/TAIPEI — China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed Taiwan.
US ambassador to Japan denounces China response over Takaichi remarks
Kyodo News, Published on 20/11/2025
» KYODO — United States Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Thursday denounced China's recent response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, calling its statements "provocative" and economic measures "coercive."
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll in Philippines rises above 90
AFP, Published on 05/11/2025
» CEBU — The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines rose past 90 on Wednesday, following the worst flooding in recent memory.
How China's new 'durian express' recalls emperor's efforts to sate consort's lychee love
South China Morning Post, Published on 20/09/2025
» Native to Southeast Asia, durian is a highly divisive fruit. Some people love it, while others cannot stand being in the same room with one.
Trump set for unprecedented second UK state visit
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» LONDON — US President Donald Trump lands in Britain on Tuesday for an historic second state visit that will see the UK government spare no effort in trying to flatter the mercurial American president.
Russian attacks killed 22 in Ukraine after Trump's new deadline
Reuters and Bloomberg, Published on 29/07/2025
» KYIV — Russian attacks on Ukraine killed 22 people and injured 85 more in the past day after US President Donald Trump set a new deadline for Russia to make progress toward ending the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said.
Malaysian PM announces cash handout for all adults
Reuters, Published on 23/07/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced new measures on Wednesday to address growing public disquiet about the rising cost of living, including a cash handout for all adult citizens and a promise to lower fuel prices.