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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.
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Helmut Kutin, Long-serving President of SOS Children's Villages, Passes Away
Helmut Kutin, former President of SOS Children's Villages International, passed away from a serious illness at a hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, at the age of 83, on April 23. He devoted his whole life to helping children in difficult circumstances, hoping to give them a loving home.
World breaking news today (September 24): Trump imposes new sanctions on Cuba
World breaking news today (September 24): Trump on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on Cuba. Meanwhile, controversial Brexit bill passes latest stage in UK parliament, Lebanon's fractious politics puts French lifeline at risk and gold price also make headlines today.
Eiffel Tower briefly evacuated after bomb hoax
Hundreds of people, including tourists, restaurant staff and workmen were led away as the area around Eiffel Tower was cordoned off after bomb threat.
India and China agree to stop deploying troops to disputed Himalayan border
China and India on Monday agreed to stop sending more troops to their disputed border in the Himalayas, following an escalation in tensions between the two nuclear powers, and avoid any action that might complicate the tense situation there.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 24: Freeze smashs Britain with torrential rain and powerful winds
Europe is forecasted to leap at autumn-winter months with thunderstorms affecting many parts of the continent. Meanwhile, freezing weather sets to batter Britain as temperatures plummet.
Who is Chanrarapadit Namfon - Thai pageant queen called "ugly" and "negro" after supporting pro-democracy protests 1
Vicious attacks have bombarded newly crowned Miss Grand Thailand after she was in favor of pro-democracy movements.
American magazine lauds Vietnam’s social solidarity in fight against COVID-19
American magazine CounterPunch has recently run an article highlighting Vietnam’s strength in social solidarity during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philippines rejects China’s claims, upholding Western powers’ role in South China Sea (Bien Dong Sea)
This is the first time, a Philippine high-level diplomat revealed the different views between China and ASEAN regarding the negotiation of the code of conduct in the South China Sea or Bien Dong Sea.
UN General Assembly: President Trump blasts China on Covid-19 response
At the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump slapped China via a virtual speech related to coronavirus pandemic that has battered international community as well as the global economy.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 23: Britain set to bear a sharp plummet with nowhere warmer than around 16C
Temperature in Britain is forecasted to bear a sharp plummet with nowhere expected to be warmer than around 16C. Meanwhile, Europe prepares for big weather changes with rough storms battering across the continent.
New York City police officer charged of acting as illegal agent of China 1
A New York City police officer who also serves as a US. Army reservist has been charged with acting as an illegal agent of the government of China,
Chinese military video appears to show simulated attack on U.S. air base on Guam
China’s air force has released a video showing nuclear-capable H-6 bombers carrying out a simulated attack on what appears to be Andersen Air Force Base on the U.S. Pacific island of Guam, as regional tensions continue to rise
Taiwan leader calls China’s sending warplanes a threat
Taiwan’s Leader Tsai Ing-wen said on September 20 that Beijing is a threat to the entire region after China flew nearly 40 warplanes over the Taiwan Strait in a show of force two days earlier.
China's ByteDance says TikTok will be its subsidiary under deal with Trump
Amid tense trade ties between Washington and Beijing, China’s ByteDance has said that TikTok’s global business will become its subsidiary.
Who is Ang Rita Sherpa, the Mount Everest record-conquerer just passed away?
A famed Nepali Everest climber nicknamed "snow leopard" for his record of summiting the world's highest mountain a record 10 times without bottled oxygen has died aged 72, officials said Monday.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, September 22: Brutal winds and frost to batter Britain
Flood chaos and heavy rain will bombard across Europe while brutal winds and frost are forecasted to batter the UK.
China at risk of the 5th COVID break as winter comes, said experts
Beijing is under pressure to control both regional outbreaks and imported cases, says Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Centre for Disease Control and Prevention.
Suga and Trump first call: Vow to boost Japan-U.S. security alliance
Suga and Trump agreed to work closely together on issues including the coronavirus pandemic and North Korea. The new Japanese leader told Trump that Tokyo’s cooperation with Washington was the foundation of regional peace and stability.
Stepping up establishment of ASEAN Centre at major university in Kiev
Recently, the Ambassadors to Ukraine of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia held a meeting at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv to discuss the establishment of an ASEAN Centre at the university.
The U.S. Coast Guard releases new plan to combat illegal fishing, focusing on fishing boats from China
The U.S. Coast Guard has released a new strategy to enhance global safety, security, and stewardship of the maritime domain by combatting Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing.
Envelope contains deadly poisonous ricin addressed to Trump at White House
An envelope addressed to the White House and containing the deadly substance ricin was reportedly intercepted on Saturday.
