Chinese-Owned Tanker Hit Near Hormuz Escalates Maritime Security Fears
Beijing – A Chinese-owned refined-products tanker was attacked near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz earlier this week, marking
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Sweden detains Chinese captain over suspected sanctions-breaching vessel
Stockholm — Swedish authorities have arrested a Chinese national serving as captain of a vessel suspected of being part of
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China, Philippines Clash Again Over Sandy Cay as South China Sea Tensions Rise
Beijing — China and the Philippines exchanged fresh accusations on Sunday over activities near Sandy Cay in the South China
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China Defies US Sanctions on Refineries Tied to Iranian Oil Trade
Beijing-China said on Saturday it would not comply with U.S. sanctions imposed on five Chinese firms accused of purchasing Iranian
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Filipino Pilgrims Embark on Hajj After Years of Sacrifice and Saving
Manila- About 5,300 Filipino Muslims began departing for Saudi Arabia this week to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with special
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Lai Lands in Eswatini After China-Linked Flight Disruption
Taipei — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini on Saturday after accusing China of forcing the cancellation of his
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Pakistan Navy to Induct Eight Chinese Hangor-Class Submarines
Islamabad– Pakistan’s navy will add a fleet of advanced Chinese-built Hangor-class submarines as Islamabad deepens defense cooperation with Beijing following
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WHO Warns Global Hepatitis Elimination Effort Falling Behind
Geneva– The World Health Organization said on Tuesday that progress toward eliminating viral hepatitis remains too slow and uneven, warning
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China Factory Output Accelerates as Export Orders Recover
Beijing— China’s factory activity expanded at a faster pace in April as export orders improved and domestic industrial output strengthened
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Global Arms Spending Climbs as Europe Rearms Despite US Pullback on Ukraine
Stockholm— Global military spending rose 2.9% in 2025 to a record $2.89 trillion despite a sharp decline in U.S. expenditure
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