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Act East Policy : India, Indonesia vow to expand collaboration in defence, maritime security
India and Indonesia, driven by their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, have agreed to intensify their defence, maritime security and multilateral cooperation under the Act East Policy.
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The cost of dominance: China's evironmental destruction in the South China Sea
In the midst of geopolitical tensions, a simmering environmental crisis is brewing beneath the surface of the South China Sea. While countries in the region, such as China, are busy strengthening their control, the delicate marine ecosystem is collapsing due to human actions. Decades of intense fishing, dredging to create new land, and the harvesting of giant clams have devastated the unique populations of the South China Sea, pushing many species towards extinction.
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Vietnam Reunification Through the Lenses of Latin American Friends
In the early morning of April 30, 1975, Latin American time, 11-year-old Jesús Germán Faría Tortosa woke up to the sound of "Vietnam ganó, Vietnam ganó" from outside.
World breaking news today (September 18): Trump accused of sexual assault by former model
World breaking news today (September 18): A former model has accused Donald Trumpof sexually assaulting her in 1997. Meanwhile, French PM target of legal complaint over virus management, Vienna set to host 'this year's international climate conference and gold price also make healdines today.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 18: Thunderstorms bring intensive winds and flooding to sweep Europe
Thunderstorm is forecasted to bring intensively winds anf flash flooding in Europe. Meanwhile, the UK will be hit by hot temperatures and set for dry and sunny weekend.
World breaking news today (September 17): North Korea may soon conduct submarine missile test
World breaking news today (September 17): North Korea may soon conduct submarine missile test. Meanwhile, Barbados plans to remove Queen Elizabeth II, U.S. envoy leading second high-level visit to Taiwan, and gold price also make headlines today.
US arms sales allegedly surge for Taiwan but it just "media speculation"
Industry sources reveals that Taiwan sets to receive as many as seven major weapon systems from the US, in the context of the Trump administration is putting more pressure on Beijing.
North Korea’s ‘sun-rising’ building blocking views of China completed
The odd high-rise building that looks like a reddish disk stands near the river that defines the national border between North Korea and China has recently completed by the side of Sino-Korea Friendship Bridge in Sinuiju.
US unveils extensive plans to provide free COVID-19 vaccine for all Americans
The Trump administration on September 16 has announced a strategy to provide safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans as soon as possible.
US Secretary of State: The world increasingly regards China as a threat
Mike Pompeo's remarks, some say, contribute to a growing risk of a misstep as communication between the two nations falters.
Yoshihide Suga officially named as Japan's new Prime Minister, replacing Shinzo Abe
Yoshihide Suga became the country’s 99th Prime Minister on September 16, putting an end to the administration led by his predecessor Shinzo Abe — the longest in modern Japanese history.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 17: Wet and cooler weather covers all parts of the UK
Temperature is forecasted to plummet to single figures for many parts in the UK. Meanwhile, thundery showers affect central Europe as well as southern Italy and western Greece.
Samsung’s Galaxy Watch 3 comes in a US$600 titanium model
Samsung Electronics on September 15 announced the Titanium model of Galaxy Watch3, with all the favorite smartwatch features, in a new distinguished design.
US Presidential election: How to vote by mail?
All voters in at least 45 states will be able to vote by mail in the elections in November as absentee voting was expanded for safety reasons during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tencent to open regional hub in Singapore, following India, US bans
Gaming giant Tencent Holdings Ltd said on September 15 it would develop a regional hub for Southeast Asia in Singapore, opening a new office and becoming the latest Chinese tech firm to invest in the citystate.
A potential drug against SARS-CoV-2 was discovered by the University of Pittsburgh Scientists
University of Pittsburgh scientists have isolated a bio-molecule that “completely and specifically” neutralizes the virus that causes coronavirus.
Facebook launches climate change information center and planing to become carbon neutral
Facebook admits that climate change “is real” and that “the science is unambiguous and the need to act grows more urgent by the day” so they launch climate change information center. It also targets to achieve net zero carbon emissions and be supported fully by renewable energy in its own operations this year.
Some disagreements dominate EU-China summit
EU and Chinese officials are meeting on Monday, but it will not be the grand ceremony they had hoped for. The European Union’s chairman told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday that the bloc would no longer be taken advantage of and demanded a fairer relationship in trade.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 16: Hot air from Africa with level 2 heat alert to bake Britain
Britain is forecasted to brace for scorching due to hot air from Africa, while temperatures will be up to 10 degrees higher than normal across Europe.
Zhenhua Data leak: China tech company harvests personal details of millions around the world
Leaked data show that personal details of millions around the world has been harvested by a China tech company.
Phosphine, possible sign of alien life detected on Venus
Researchers have spotted phosphine, a rare and toxic gas, in the atmosphere of our neighboring planet, suggesting that it may be home to alien life.
World breaking news today (September 15): U.S. State Department eases China travel advisory for Americans
World breaking news today (September 15): US eased a travel advisory for Americans considering travel to China or Hong Kong from “Do Not Travel” to “Reconsider Travel". Meanwhile, US ambassador to China Terry Branstad steps down, WHO warns of surge in COVID-19 cases in Europe, and gold price prediction also make headlines today.
US Ambassador to China to retire next month
US Ambassador to China Terry Branstad will retire from his position as US envoy and depart Beijing in early October.
