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Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

June 7, 2024

Sweden's defense chief voices concern over Bejing's 'aggressive' maneuvers in South China Sea

Sweden's Defense Chief, Pål Jonson, has voiced his concern over Beijing's repeated aggressive actions against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.

'No need to be afraid' of 'venomous flying spiders,' expert says

June 6, 2024

'No need to be afraid' of 'venomous flying spiders,' expert says

Fox News Digital spoke with three spider experts who said that while the invasive venomous Joro spider may seem scary, this spider is really more of a nuisance than a threat to humans or pets.

Burmese government denies claims it killed 76 villagers

June 5, 2024

Burmese government denies claims it killed 76 villagers

A spokesperson for Burma's military junta has denied rebel claims that army troops and allied forces killed 76 villagers in Rakhine state last week.

Turkish foreign minister urges China to protect rights of Muslim Uyghurs

June 5, 2024

Turkish foreign minister urges China to protect rights of Muslim Uyghurs

Turkey's foreign minister urged Chinese authorities to protect the cultural rights of minority Muslim Uyghurs in response to accusations of human rights violations.

Elusive and 'hideous' fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral: 'New fear unlocked'

June 5, 2024

Elusive and 'hideous' fish stuns viewers after Instagram post goes viral: 'New fear unlocked'

In a now viral post garnering more than 54 million views, a man captured the elusive and rather odd-looking longnosed stargazer. Some viewers called the fish "petrifying."

4 police officers arrested after allegedly kidnapping tourists in the Philippines

June 5, 2024

4 police officers arrested after allegedly kidnapping tourists in the Philippines

Authorities report that four police officers in the Philippine capital region have been apprehended for their involvement in a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme targeting tourists.

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Cambodia's top officials in pursuit of stronger ties with China's ally

June 4, 2024

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Cambodia's top officials in pursuit of stronger ties with China's ally

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin traveled to Cambodia to push for stronger military ties with China’s closest ally in Southeast Asia after years of cooling relations.

Communities abroad commemorate Tiananmen Square victims after Hong Kong crackdown quashes ceremonies

June 3, 2024

Communities abroad commemorate Tiananmen Square victims after Hong Kong crackdown quashes ceremonies

Hong Kong's decades-old annual vigil to commemorate those who died in the 1989 the Tiananmen Square crackdown has vanished after enactment of a China-imposed security law.

Zelenskyy accuses China and Russia of undermining peace summit during visit to Manila

June 3, 2024

Zelenskyy accuses China and Russia of undermining peace summit during visit to Manila

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, during a trip to Asia, accused China of aiding Russia in efforts to undermine a Swiss-organized global peace summit.

The US is ‘better off’ under Trump than Biden: Mike Huckabee

June 2, 2024

The US is ‘better off’ under Trump than Biden: Mike Huckabee

Former Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee praises former President Trump’s border and China takes on ‘Fox & Friends Weekend.’