,1,In the latest spat between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea, China has defended its move against Philippine ships near a flashpoint reef after it was accused of taking direct measures against Philippine personnel.
,1,Japan has condemned the seizure of a Japanese-operated cargo ship by Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, south of Israel. The Iran-backed group is supporting Hamas and has said it is prepared to target any vessels associated with Israeli companies. The Galaxy Leader, which was heading to India, is owned by a British firm whose parent company belongs to an Israeli businessman. There are around 25 crew on board, hailing from countries including the Philippines, Ukraine and Mexico.
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,1,Residents in Gaza are fleeing for safety as Israel pounds the Palestinian enclave with its fiercest air strikes in the 75-year conflict. Evacuations are underway.
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,1,Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida talked up his country's growing cooperation with the US as he met President Joe Biden in Hiroshima today. Mr Biden affirmed the unity that exists between the allies on a number of fronts, including "holding Russia accountable" for the Ukraine war. Both men met ahead of the three-day G7 summit, which starts tomorrow. G7 leaders are expected to touch on a range of issues, with China and the war in Ukraine likely to be high on the agenda.
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,1,China is unlikely to take any actions that would backfire on its goal of peaceful reunification with Taiwan, even as the island’s President Tsai Ing-wen meets with United States House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday (Apr 5), said analysts. CNA’s Victoria Jen reports.
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,1,US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has confirmed he plans to meet Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen in California some time this year. Beijing has called on Washington to clarify the trip. China has said the "real threat" to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait are the separatist forces of Taiwan independence. China is firmly opposed to any form of official exchange between the US and Taiwan, as it sees the island as part of its territory.
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,1,The rollout of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines in Singapore is being brought forward by three days, amid a recent spike in cases. From Oct 14, those aged 50 and above can get the shot if their last jab was at least five months ago. Authorities say infections are rising due to the BA.2.10 Omicron subvariant, also known as XBB. It is taking over as the dominant strain in Singapore and is driving the spread. More than 11,700 new COVID-19 cases have been reported, along with two deaths.
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,1,The vexed question of US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's possible visit to Taiwan is hanging over her trip to Asia. Prominent allies including Japan, South Korea, Malaysia and Singapore are said to be on the itinerary. The trip is as divisive in Washington as it is on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Politicians and residents alike are uncertain if it's worth risking conflict between the US and China.
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,1,There are mounting concerns over a possible visit to Taiwan by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with observers worried about a "potential, very dangerous clash" between Beijing and Washington.
Chinese President Xi Jinping warned the United States on Thursday (Jul 28) to not “play with fire” over Taiwan. CNA's Olivia Siong reports.
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,1,Beijing has warned Washington that it will bear all consequences and face "forceful measures" if US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visits Taiwan. She is expected to travel to Taipei with a delegation next month, making her the most senior US lawmaker to visit the island in 25 years. The unconfirmed visit has drawn a swift rebuke from Beijing.
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,1,Former US president Donald Trump will soon be breaking his silence on social media. An adviser said Mr Trump is planning to launch his own media platform and the site could be "live" within months. The former president had been banned from Twitter and Facebook for inciting violence.
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