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China threatens EU with retaliation if it bans Huawei gear

The move escalates tensions in the long-running clash over national security and Huawei's products.

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Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines

ISLAMABAD, April 30 - Pakistan's Navy will be getting a fleet of advanced Chinese submarines, a statement from the military and a government official said on Thursday, a move to strengthen Islamabad's maritime security as part of a growing defence cooperation with Beijing.

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China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

The patrols come in response to annual regional drills from April 20 to May 8. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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China threatens EU with retaliation if it bans Huawei gear

The move escalates tensions in the long-running clash over national security and Huawei's products.

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Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarines

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China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

BEIJING, April 30 - China's military said on Thursday its naval and air forces held combat readiness patrols near the Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

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Commissioning ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s first Hangor-class attack submarine held in China

The commissioning ceremony of the first Hangor-class attack submarine, PNS Hangor, was held in China’s Sanya city, with President Asif Ali Zardari and the naval chief attending the event. President Zardari, who is on a v...

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Cross-border taxis allowed drop-offs anywhere in Singapore, Johor Bahru from May 4

Passengers can also alight anywhere in Iskandar Puteri, Forest City, Kulai and Senai, but foreign taxis can only do pick-ups at designated points.

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From surplus to strain: Global rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

The effects of the Iran war are impacting farmers in top exporters Thailand and Vietnam.

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