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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.
Vietnam calls on international community to increase support to help Syria
Vietnam stressed the urgent need for political progress in Syria to lessen the suffering of the people, particularly in the context of COVID‑19.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers issue statement on floods, landslides in Southeast Asia
ASEAN Foreign Ministers on Tuesday issued a Statement on floods and landslides in Southeast Asian countries.
US Lieutenant General lists “malign activities on the part of Beijing”
Lt. Gen. Kevin Schneider, Commander of US Forces Japan, on October 26 called out China for “malign activities” against its neighbors in the Western Pacific.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 28: Flood warning issued as torrential rainfall batter Britain
Britain is forecasted to cope with flood warning while torrential downpours sweep. Meanwhile, windy with rain and showers will batter in western France and northwest Spain, rain to in southern Italy.
Australian police seize 13,300 cannabis plants worth estimated USD 40 million
Australian police just seized and destroyed a major cannabis haul at three properties near Taree, at Minimbah, Melinga and Moorland, New South Wales.
New coronavirus outbreak in China's Kashgar, millions tested for nCoV
A new cluster of symptomatic coronavirus cases in Kashgar city, northwest of Xinjiang has prompted the municipal authorities to carry out vast testing in the entire city.
World breaking news today (October 27): Typhoon in Philippines displaces 120,000 people, 8 missing
World breaking news today (October 27): Typhoon in Philippines displaces 120,000 people, 8 missing. Meanwhile, US approves $1.8bn in potential arms sales to Taiwan, China gives six US media outlets a week to report on operations and gold prices also make headlines today.
Brunei's Prince Azim dies at age of 38
Prince Azim, the son of the Sultan of Brunei and the fourth in line to the southeast Asian nation's throne, has died aged 38, the Brunei government has confirmed.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 27: Torrential downpours to sweep Britain this week
Britain is forecasted to cope with torrential rain this week while low pressure over western Europe brings unsettled conditions.
UN treaty banning nuclear weapons to enter into force in 90 days
On October 24, 2020, the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) has reached 50 ratifications. This means that in 90 days the agreement will become part of international law.
US & India expected to Sign Military Pact as China Prompts Closer Ties
The U.S. and India are expected to sign a key military agreement this week, bolstering cooperation in the Pacific and Indian oceans to counter an increasingly assertive China, Indian officials said.
Trump’ promised trade war with China failed, can Biden do better?
US President Donald Trump started a trade war with China to fix what he's repeatedly blasted as an unfair relationship between the world's two largest economies. But as the president makes his case for a second term ahead of November's election, he doesn't have much to show for a bruising trade battle that has been a cornerstone of his foreign policy.
World breaking news today (October 26): Five Pence aides test positive for Covid-19
World breaking news today (October 26): Five Pence aides test positive for Covid-19 Philippines evacuates nearly 1,800 as storm approaches, 7 arrested after armed forces storm tanker stopped in English Channel, and gold prices also make headlines today.
Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee died on October 25 at 78. His death came six years and five months after he was hospitalized for a heart attack in May 2014.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 26: Thunderstorms and hail set to batter the UK with wet and windy weather continue next week
Thunderstorms and hail set to batter the UK as wet and windy weather is forecasted to continue next week. Meanwhile, bands of rain push from west to east across Europe, turning heavy across parts of Spain and France as well as the Alpine Countries.
Vietnam signs a call to action on women's empowerment
Vietnam is among the 31-member core group of countries that are supporting the Call to Action which is intended to ensure that women have the ability to freely and fully participate in the global economy.
Japan Minister accused China of using Covid-19 to expand its influence
During two panels in the 17th Nikkei-CSIS security symposium, Japanese reform minister Taro Kono accused China of using COVID-19 as a method to expand influence.
UK and Europe weather forecast latest, October 25: Intense rainfall and gusts associated with bad weather heading to north east of the UK
The UK is forecasted to cope with heavy winds and rainfall accompanied by colder temperature. Meanwhile, unsettled conditions smash in the north and west of Europe as rain spreads eastwards and winds strengthen.
Post presidential debate: Conflicting points of view from US renowned press
According to a CNN Instant Poll of Debate watchers, 53% of voters who watched the debate said that Biden won the matchup, while 39% said that President Donald Trump did.
Thailand’s king "secretly" taken to hospital for coronavirus test: foreign media
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been secretly rushed to hospital at 2am for a coronavirus test after one of his bodyguards tested positive for the virus.
