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February 1, 2023

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Myanmar slapped with fresh sanctions on eve of coup anniversary

Those sanctioned include the Union Election Commission, mining enterprises, energy officials and current and former military officials.

  • Published: February 1, 20238:44 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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South Korea, US agree to further step up military exercises

The two countries also agreed to expand combined field training exercises and to conduct a large-scale combined joint firing demonstration to strengthen the alliance’s…

  • Published: February 1, 20238:40 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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China Coast Guard warns away Japanese ships off Diaoyu islands

"We urge the Japanese side to stop illegal activities in this area, and make sure this won't happen again," said a coast guard spokesperson.

  • Published: January 31, 20238:52 am
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Odds ‘very high’ of US military conflict with China: Top Republican

Both the United States and Taiwan will hold presidential elections in 2024, potentially creating an opportunity for China to take military action.

  • Published: January 31, 20238:46 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Despite China tensions, Japan conducts marine survey around Senkakus

The survey was conducted to assess the impact of garbage drifting to Uotsuri Island and other islands, as well as the damage to vegetation caused by goats.

  • Published: January 31, 20238:44 am
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Singapore, Malaysia sign agreements to deepen cooperation in digital, green economy

The deals followed a meeting between President Halimah Yacob and PM Anwar, where both leaders affirmed the warm and longstanding partnership between Singapore and Malaysia.

  • Published: January 31, 20238:43 am
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Nato’s Stoltenberg arrives in South Korea to deepen alliance’s ties in Asia

His visit comes in the face of the war in Ukraine and America's rising competition with China.

  • Published: January 30, 202311:30 am
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Bangladesh condemns deadly Israeli raid in West Bank

Bangladesh also reiterated that a lasting solution to the Palestine issue would be possible only with the engagement of both sides in cordial dialogue.

  • Published: January 27, 20235:14 pm
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South & North Korea breached armistice agreement by flying drones across inter-Korean border: UN

South Korea disputed the UNC’s conclusion, saying that sending drones to North Korea after Pyongyang’s infiltration was carried out in “self-defence”.

  • Published: January 27, 20238:58 am
  • Author Ji Da-gyum
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Al-Qaeda threat, blowback for Pakistan increasing from an Afghanistan in chaos

With the Taliban showing no sign of moving against Al-Qaeda in Afghanistan, an old worry is surfacing – that the terrorist group could be re-emerging as a threat.

  • Published: January 27, 20238:50 am
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