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Blinken to underline ‘ironclad’ support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea
Next month, President Joe Biden will host Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a White House summit amid growing concerns over increasingly aggressive Chinese actions in the South China Sea and North Korea’s nuclear program.…
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In the busy waters between China and Taiwan, the de facto border is being tested
Motoring across the calm waters of the South China Sea, Taiwanese captain Lu Wen-shiung recalls the old days, when Chinese and Taiwanese fishers used to meet behind rocky headlands, anchoring their boats out of the authorities’ sight, to share a meal.&…
Politics Briefing: Party leaders pay tribute to former prime minister Brian Mulroney in House
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As Mila Mulroney and Brian Mulroney’s children looked on in the House of Commons today, party leaders paid tribute to the former prime minister, who is to have a state funeral this week.…
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Taiwan’s Tough Call on How to Stop China: Bigger Weapons or Lots of Cheap Ones
TAIPEI—David shouldn’t rely too much on slingshots to repel Goliath. He’ll need plenty of tanks and jet fighters too.
That is the takeaway for defense officials and scholars in Taiwan from the latest developments in Ukraine, where Kyiv has struggled to…
Lindsey Graham Meets With Zelensky After Voting Against Ukraine Aid
Senator Lindsey Graham met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday, just weeks after voting against a bill that would have allocated more funding for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia.…
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China military exercising restraint, Taiwan officials say
China claims Taiwan is its territory and has vowed to bring the island of 23 million people under its control someday. The DPP’s Mr Lai has described himself as a “pragmatic worker for independence” in the past, comments that led Beijing to brand him a…
Transcript: Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Gallagher on “Face the Nation,” March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, and Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, that aired on March 17, 2024.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation.…
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Transcript: Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Mike Gallagher on “Face the Nation,” March 17, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat of Illinois, and Mike Gallagher, Republican of Wisconsin, that aired on March 17, 2024.
MARGARET BRENNAN: Welcome back to Face the Nation.…
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Tuvalu prime minister calls on Australia for sovereignty ‘guarantees’ over treaty
Tuvalu’s new prime minister, Feleti Teo, wants “guarantees” from Canberra that a landmark treaty with Australia will not undermine his country’s sovereignty.
Teo, who was appointed leader last month, told the Guardian a controversial security clause in…
HEADLINES: Marcos signs ‘No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act’ Mar. 17, 2024
Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, March 18, 2024.
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