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China holds live-fire drills in waters near the Philippines’ Luzon Island
The announcement came as US and Filipino troops began their annual Balikatan military exercises.
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Northern Japan wildfires prompt mass evacuations as flames spread
TOKYO, April 24 - Two forest fires continued to spread toward residential areas in a northern Japanese town on Friday, prompting authorities to expand evacuation orders to more than 3,000 people, with the blazes still un...
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22 terrorists killed in joint IBO in KP's Khyber, says military's media wing
Security forces killed 22 terrorists in a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber District, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Friday. According to the ISPR, on April 21 (Tuesd...
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Myanmar’s military-backed government imposes martial law in 60 townships
The official announcement cites the need to “end armed terrorism” for the 90-day emergency period.
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Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
A surge in fossil fuel prices threatens to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M.
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South Korea says US alliance not in crisis despite Coupang-linked friction, media reports
SEOUL, April 24 - South Korea's national security adviser said on Thursday the U.S. alliance was not in crisis despite recent friction, though he acknowledged that current strains with Washington required careful managem...
