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Japan’s defence minister Koizumi meets U.S. Indo-Pacific Command head in Hawaii

Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, currently visiting the United States, reaffirmed that Japan will promote Japan-U.S. defence cooperation in the shared awareness that the…

  • Published: January 14, 202610:47 am
  • Author Takahito Higuchi
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Cambodia signals stronger ASEAN role as new envoy takes post

According to an ASEAN social media post on January 13, ambassador Noy Choumneanh presented his credentials to ASEAN secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn at a ceremony held at the ASEAN…

  • Published: January 14, 202610:09 am
  • Author Hong Raksmey
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India, France reaffirm strategic partnership as PM Modi meets Macron’s envoy ahead of President’s visit

Prime Minister Modi expressed his satisfaction following the meeting, noting that the partnership—dating back to 1998 as India’s first-ever strategic alliance—is evolving…

  • Published: January 14, 20269:31 am
  • Author The Statesman
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71 more Cambodians arrested by Thai marines after allegedly crossing into Chanthaburi

They told Thai authorities they were trying to escape famine in their country and seek work in Thailand.

  • Published: January 14, 20269:05 am
  • Author The Nation
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ICJ genocide case ‘flawed and unfounded’ –Myanmar government

ICJ judges are hearing three weeks of testimony as they weigh accusations by The Gambia that Myanmar committed genocide against the Rohingya in a 2017 crackdown.

  • Published: January 14, 20268:55 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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G7, other allies discuss ways to reduce dependence on Chinese rare earths

The gathering’s participating countries and the EU account for 60 per cent of global demand for critical minerals. But China dominates the supply chain, refining between 47 per…

  • Published: January 14, 20268:49 am
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China rejects India’s claim over Shaksgam valley in Kashmir, asserts territory belongs to Beijing

India’s foreign ministry spokesperson had on Friday said that it reserved the right to take necessary measures to safeguard its interests as the Shaksgam valley was “an Indian…

  • Published: January 14, 20268:44 am
  • Author Dawn
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Japan, South Korean leaders drum up rapport playing K-pop after summit

The second summit between South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, held Tuesday in her home prefecture and political base, highlighted the…

  • Published: January 14, 20268:36 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Philippines, UAE sign Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Philippine exports are expected to benefit under CEPA include bananas, pineapples, canned tuna, electronics, machinery, and other high-demand products.

  • Published: January 14, 20268:35 am
  • Author Luisa Cabato
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Myanmar made Rohingya lives a nightmare, Gambia tells UN court in genocide case

It is the first genocide case the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is hearing in full in over a decade. The outcome will have repercussions beyond Myanmar, likely affecting…

  • Published: January 14, 20268:30 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network

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