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US prioritises Pacific islands, cites China’s ‘coercion’
WASHINGTON: The United States released its first strategy for ties with Pacific island nations on Thursday (Sep 29), the second day of a summit with leaders from the region, pledging...
Read moreChina Walvax’s mRNA COVID-19 vaccine obtains first approval overseas
BEIJING: The Indonesian food and drugs agency (BPOM) said on Thursday (Sep 29) it has approved the emergency use of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Walvax Biotechnology. It...
Read moreLate sultan’s heirs press US$15 billion claim, target Malaysian assets in Netherlands
KUALA LUMPUR: Heirs of a late Southeast Asian sultan on Thursday (Sep 29) asked a Dutch court for permission to seize Malaysian assets in the Netherlands, their lawyer said, seeking...
Read moreUK wants ‘healthy partnership’ with China, says foreign minister Cleverly
Mr Cleverly was referring to allegations against China over cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns, as well as a UN report on China's treatment of Uyghurs and human rights violations. Beijing has, however, denounced...
Read moreUS VP Harris lands in South Korea after North Korea’s missile tests
SEOUL: US Vice President Kamala Harris arrived in South Korea on Thursday (Sep 29) to strengthen Washington's alliance with Seoul, a day after nuclear-armed North Korea tested more ballistic missiles....
Read moreCommentary: US wants to edge China out of chipmaking in Asia. It probably won’t work
China’s recent breakthroughs are difficult to ignore. SMIC has stepped up production technology by two generations, not only sidestepping US export controls on advanced chipmaking equipment, but also aiding state...
Read moreUS says it has agreed Pacific Islands partnership, offering ‘big dollar’ aid
WASHINGTON: The United States began a first-of-its-kind summit with Pacific island leaders on Wednesday (Sep 28), saying they had agreed a partnership for the future and holding out the prospect...
Read morePrivate sector pledges US$8 billion to battle US hunger
WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday (Sep 28) announced US$8 billion in new private sector spending to fight hunger, including hundreds of millions of dollars for meals, after lawmakers...
Read more‘Why do we have to fight in Ukraine’: Russians flee to Mongolia to evade mobilisation
ULAANBAATAR: Thousands of Russians have fled into Mongolia across its northern frontier in a bid to evade conscription to Ukraine, putting further pressure on the government in Ulaanbaatar and its...
Read moreCNA Explains: Everything you need to know about typhoons and hurricanes
SINGAPORE: In recent weeks, the planet has been lashed by a series of typhoons and hurricanes. Since the end of August, the Atlantic Ocean has seen hurricanes Danielle, Earl and...
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