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China’s espionage: Understanding why they could be everywhere
Inquirer
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July 1, 2025
The retrieval of submersible drones, as well as the arrest of Chinese nationals linked to espionage activities, illustrate that the Philippines is waking up to the apparent threats posed by China. But for geopolitical analyst Don McLain Gill, an...
China bans ex-Philippine senator over South China Sea stance, Tolentino calls it a ‘badge of honour’
Malay Mail
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July 1, 2025
BEIJING, July 1 — China sanctioned former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday and barred him entry, citing “egregious conduct” on matters such as the disputed South China Sea a day after the end of his six-year term. Tolentino, who...
China sanctions former Philippine senator on maritime claims
The Straits Times
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July 1, 2025
FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters outside the Chinese foreign ministry in Beijing, China February 24, 2022. REUTERS/Carlos Garcia Rawlins/File photo BEIJING/MANILA - China sanctioned former Philippine senator Francis Tolentino on Tuesday and...
China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker who defended PH's South China Sea claims
The Manila Times
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July 1, 2025
BANGKOK — China sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker Tuesday over perceived “anti-China” positions, including his authorship of bills that marked out the Philippines' territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. Francis Tolentino, who has...
Elections In Bangladesh Will Be Held Early Next Year: Yunus Tells Rubio
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Dhaka, July 1 (IANS) Bangladeshi interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has sought US support for the country's democratic transition and reaffirmed that elections would be held "in the early part of next year" during his...
Japan's tax revenue set to hit record for 5th year, top 75 tril. yen
The Mainichi
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Ministry of Finance. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's tax revenue for fiscal 2024 is likely to have reached a record high for the fifth straight year, topping 75 trillion yen ($520 billion) for the first time, on the back of robust corporate...
India’s strategic stake in Colombo Dockyard signals shifting regional dynamics
Lanka News Web
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July 1, 2025
July 01, Colombo (LNW): In a move poised to reshape the balance of maritime influence in the Indian Ocean, India’s state-owned Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd. (MDL) is preparing to take a controlling interest in Colombo Dockyard PLC, one of Sri...
China Sanctions Former Philippine Senator as Tensions Swell
Yahoo Finance
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(Bloomberg) -- China has sanctioned former Philippine Senator Francis Tolentino, prohibiting him from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau, in a rare move as tensions with Manila rise. Most Read from Bloomberg The move was announced by...
asia Thai Constitutional Court to weigh petition seeking PM's dismissal
Asiaone
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July 1, 2025
BANGKOK — Thailand's Constitutional Court was due to meet on Tuesday (July 1) to consider a petition seeking the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as pressure mounts on a government battling to survive and under fire on multiple...
China's 'sea turtles' fuel a biotech boom outpacing Korea
Korea Biomedical Review
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July 1, 2025
The biopharmaceutical ecosystems in Korea and China initially focused on generic drugs and subsequently introduced globally recognized drugs. However, China is transforming itself from “best in class” to “first in class” and becoming a leader in...
Asia: Stocks rise on trade deal hopes, Tokyo hit by tariff warning
The Business Times Singapore
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July 1, 2025
[HONG KONG] Asian stocks rose on Tuesday amid optimism countries will strike US trade deals, though Tokyo’s Nikkei sank after Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff rate on Japan as he hit out at the country over rice and autos. The...
India-US trade deal near finalization
The Press Maldives
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July 1, 2025
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick The long-anticipated India–US trade agreement could be announced shortly, with the White House confirming that discussions are in their final stages. The deal is...
Chinese envoy demands immediate, lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Xinhua News Agency
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UNITED NATIONS, June 30 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy on Monday demanded an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, saying military means cannot achieve lasting peace. At present, the Middle East is mired in serious turmoil. Just after reaching a...
China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker who defended Philippines’ South China Sea claims
WTOP - District Columbia
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July 1, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — China sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker Tuesday over legislation that marks out the Philippines’ territorial claims in… BANGKOK (AP) — China sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker Tuesday over legislation that marks out the...
Asia-Pacific left: ‘End the US-Israeli war on Iran’
Green Left
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July 1, 2025
Left organisations in the Asia-Pacific have responded to Israel’s illegal “pre-emptive” strikes on Iran, on June 13, and the bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan by the United States, on June 22. The Socialist Party...
China sanctions former Filipino lawmaker who defended Philippines’ South China Sea claims
Associated Press
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July 1, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — China sanctioned a former Filipino lawmaker Tuesday over perceived “anti-China” positions, including his authorship of bills that marked out the Philippines’ territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea. Francis Tolentino, who...
India News | RJD Destroying PM Modi's Idea of Empowering Backwards Classes, Dalits, and Women: BJP's Gaurav Bhatia
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): BJP National Spokesperson Gaurav Bhatia hit out at the Rashtriya Janata Dal and alleged that RJD and Tejashwi Yadav were destroying Prime Minister Narendra Modi's idea of empowering backwards classes, Dalits, and...
Government to step in to help save Lotus with funding and cuts to energy costs
Norwich Evening News
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The business secretary met with the sportscar manufacturer and its Chinese majority-owner Geely on Sunday following reports it was planning to shut down its Hethel factory in Norfolk, putting 1,300 jobs at risk, in favour of relocating to the US....
Japan lauds Qatar’s role in Rwanda-DRC peace agreement
The Peninsula
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July 1, 2025
Doha: Japan has lauded the mediatory role played by Qatar, the United States and the African Union in reaching the peace deal between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. “Japan expresses respect for the mediation...
India News | Strong Voice of PDA: Rahul Gandhi Wishes Akhilesh Yadav on His Birthday
Latestly
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July 1, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday extended birthday greetings to Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav and called him the "strong voice of PDA (Pichhda, Dalit,...