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Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef
As many as 17,000 personnel are participating in the annual “Balikatan” exercises. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
Yangzijiang Financial to spin off maritime investments business and list it on SGX
The firm said the move will help it to unlock its full growth potential. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at ...
S. Korea’s Han faces candidacy deadline as his potential run roils conservative bloc
Under election law, South Korea's Mr Han must resign from his current position by May 4. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...
What is Lapu-Lapu Day? Filipinos shocked by festival tragedy in Vancouver
MANILA - Thousands of Filipinos in Vancouver were celebrating Lapu-Lapu Day on Saturday, marking a defining moment in ...
Trump's first 100 days: America First president is overturning world order
WASHINGTON/TOKYO/BRUSSELS - He has launched an unprecedented global tariff war and slashed U.S. foreign aid. He has ...
Thousands pack Rome church to visit Pope Francis' tomb
ROME - Thousands of people filed past the tomb of Pope Francis from early on Sunday morning, packing the Roman basilica where ...
HK actress Michelle Yim in Singapore to support art exhibition
She was also here on March 29, headlining concert Melodies And Voices: Sixty Years Of Harmony. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Candidates make final pitch in Canada election with Liberals holding lead
KING CITY, Ontario - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre will make their final pitches to voters on Sunday, before an election that will determine who will ...
Russia will soon destroy 'scattered remnants' of Ukrainian army in Kursk region, RIA reports
A Russian military commander has told President Vladimir Putin that \"the scattered remnants\" of the Ukrainian army remaining in Russia's Kursk region will soon be destroyed, the state RIA news ...