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Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
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A US ally is getting nuclear-powered submarines with no AUKUS. Here's how
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Tsunami warnings issued after 8.2 magnitude earthquake off Philippines
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Major earthquake kills at least 31 in the Philippines
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China's Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for rare, high-stakes visit
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Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia
analysis Asia Increase defence spending to counter China? Why US’ call is ‘difficult to sell’ in Southeast Asia Washington’s call for Asian allies to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on defence is untenable given competing needs in infrastructure, healthcare and education, analysts say. KUALA LUMPUR: It is "completely unrealistic" for Southeast Asian countries to heed the United States' call of boosting defence spending to counter China's growing power, analysts say, as the region prioritises...
Countries need to work together to maintain, protect critical underwater infrastructure: Chan Chun Sing
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