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Malaysian PM lauds China’s Xi as Global South’s ‘voice’ day after Trump’s win. Xi told Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing they must “oppose protectionism,” but neither mentioned U.S. president-elect’s sweeping import taxes plan. Video.
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Analysts: President Prabowo’s first foreign tour signals Indonesia’s return to global stage. On visits to two superpowers, new leader to seek expanded ties and with G20 attendance, stand with Global South.
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Indonesia’s gutsy response to Chinese incursion shows ex-general Prabowo’s assertiveness, analysts say. During Prabowo Subianto’s first week as president, Indonesian ships chased away a Chinese vessel three times.
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Malaysian PM lauds China’s Xi as Global South’s ‘voice’ day after Trump’s win. Xi told Anwar Ibrahim in Beijing they must “oppose protectionism,” but neither mentioned U.S. president-elect’s sweeping import taxes plan.
Philippine Army: BIFF Militants Suffer Heavy Death Toll in …
Sep 27, 2021 · Mark Navales/BenarNews. At least 17 people – mostly suspected Islamic militants – were killed during heavy fighting between government forces and BIFF insurgents in the southern Philippines at the weekend, the military said Monday. The clashes began when some 30 member of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) attacked government ...
Philippines Vows to Track Down Hackers who Blocked Govt Website
Mar 11, 2021 · In 2016, Paul Biteng, who was identified as a member of the group Anonymous Philippines, was arrested after the allegedly hacked into 25 government websites, including the Commission of Elections site. Four years later, a court in Manila cleared him of the charges, according to media reports. Nonoy Espina contributed to this report from Bacolod ...
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Philippines enacts laws asserting maritime claims; annoyed Beijing summons Manila’s envoy. New legislations enforce 2016 Hague arbitral ruling in favor of the Philippines, says a senator.
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Analysts: Thailand’s ruling party has lost credibility after reneging on lèse-majesté cases. During 2023 electoral campaign, Pheu Thai promised to include lèse-majesté cases in a proposed amnesty bill.
Philippines agrees to host US visa processing center for Afghan ...
Aug 20, 2024 · The Philippines has agreed with the United States to temporarily host a limited number of Afghan refugees while they are being processed for resettlement in the U.S., the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila announced Tuesday. Under the deal, the DFA said that Afghan nationals seeking a “special immigrant visa” to the United States could ...