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Taiwan coastguard faces China's might near frontline islands
AFP, Published on 11/11/2025
» KINMEN — With a clear view of China's skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
Malaysia to eliminate over 100 illegal piers along Thai border
Online Reporters, Published on 12/08/2025
» Malaysia will soon destroy 128 jetties illegally built on the Kolok River in another move to clamp down on illicit activities along the border with Thailand.
Climate warning signs flashing bright red, say scientists
AFP, Published on 19/06/2025
» PARIS - From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned on Thursday.
SpaceX launches Starship rocket on latest test flight
AFP, Published on 28/05/2025
» SOUTH PADRE ISLAND (UNITED STATES) - SpaceX's Starship megarocket, the linchpin of founder Elon Musk's ambitions to colonize Mars, blasted off on its latest test mission Tuesday after the vessel's last two outings ended in fiery explosions.
US set to unveil Trump plan to end 3-year war in Ukraine
Bloomberg, Published on 06/02/2025
» US allies expect President Donald Trump’s administration to present a long-awaited plan to end Russia’s war on Ukraine at the Munich Security Conference in Germany next week, according to people familiar with the matter.
Time running out for many Maldives islands
By Alex Travelli and Maahil Mohamed, The New York Times, Published on 06/04/2024
» MALÉ, Maldives — To live in the Maldives is to live in one of two worlds. Either you belong to the capital — Malé, a micro-Manhattan in the Indian Ocean — or you are out in “the islands,” among the quietest and most remote villages this side of the Arctic tundra.
Author denies naming UK royals in 'racism' row
AFP, Published on 01/12/2023
» LONDON - The author at the centre of renewed racism claims against Britain's royal family has denied naming members alleged to have asked about the skin colour of Prince Harry's son.
World's oceans set new surface temperature record: EU monitor
AFP, Published on 05/08/2023
» PARIS - The world's oceans set a new temperature record this week, raising concerns about knock-on effects on the planet's climate, marine life and coastal communities.
China’s top option for next naval base is Sri Lanka
Bloomberg News, Published on 28/07/2023
» BEIJING: Sri Lanka tops the list of nations that may host a Chinese naval base in the coming years as Beijing seeks to expand its maritime capabilities, according to a new report.
Prince Harry to make history with UK court testimony
AFP, Published on 05/06/2023
» LONDON: Prince Harry will become the first senior British royal to give evidence in court for more than a century when he testifies this week against a tabloid newspaper publisher.