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Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

June 1, 2024

Philippines warns of ‘red line’ with Beijing amid heightened tensions in South China Sea

The Philippines have warned China that it would consider any Filipino soldier killed by a Beijing water cannon to be an “act of war" amid heightened tensions in the region.

Authorities arrest Chinese suspect behind $99M botnet, dismantling major crime network

May 30, 2024

Authorities arrest Chinese suspect behind $99M botnet, dismantling major crime network

An international law enforcement team has arrested a Chinese national and dismantled one of the world's largest botnets, which was operational for over a decade.

UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce

May 28, 2024

UN report urges action as Asia-Pacific faces economic slowdown and aging workforce

A United Nations report has urged Asian and Pacific economies to prioritize education, training and social safety nets for workers to combat slowing economic growth.

Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills

May 28, 2024

Taiwan's president thanks fighter pilots who scrambled against China's 'punishment' drills

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked fighter pilots who scrambled against China during its war games around the island, which it launched as "punishment" for Lai's inauguration speech.

Russia to construct Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan agreement

May 28, 2024

Russia to construct Central Asia's first nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan agreement

Russia and Uzbekistan have signed an agreement for Russia to construct a small nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan. The plant would be Central Asia's first.

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

May 27, 2024

China's threats, 'naked aggression' loom large as House lawmakers meet Taiwan's new president

House lawmakers spent their first full day in Taiwan meeting with the island's president and foreign minister, where the topic of China dominated discussion.

Papua New Guinea says landslide buries over 2,000 people alive

May 27, 2024

Papua New Guinea says landslide buries over 2,000 people alive

International help has been formally requested by Papua New Guinea following a massive landslide that reportedly buried 2,000 people and 150 homes near Yambali village.

Over 30,000 Chinese nationals have entered the California-Mexico border since October

May 27, 2024

Over 30,000 Chinese nationals have entered the California-Mexico border since October

Rep. Greg Steube, R-Fla., on how the ongoing border crisis has resulted in increased migration from across the world.

Biden admin urges China to show 'restraint' in Taiwan as former Navy captain warns CCP 'preparing for war'

May 25, 2024

Biden admin urges China to show 'restraint' in Taiwan as former Navy captain warns CCP 'preparing for war'

The U.S. State Department is asking China to "act with restraint" after the CCP ran provocative military drills near Taiwan on Friday, as tensions escalate in the region.

UN warns of 'frightening and disturbing' activity by military, rebels in western Burma

May 24, 2024

UN warns of 'frightening and disturbing' activity by military, rebels in western Burma

The U.N.'s human rights office cautioned Friday of "frightening and disturbing reports" of violence, particularly against civilians, in Burma's Rakhine state.