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Syria Restores Internet Backbone After Suspected Sabotage Hits Mediterranean Cable Link
Afghan Officials Ditch Smartphones After Taliban-Imposed Ban Sparks Disruption
Pontiff Applauds US-Iran Accord, Urges Renewed Diplomacy to End Ukraine War
Taiwan Opposition Chief Claims Washington Outreach Surpassed Expectations Amid Defense Scrutiny
Manila Reasserts Sovereignty After Removal of Disputed Platform at Scarborough Shoal

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Taiwan Opposition Chief Claims Washington Outreach Surpassed Expectations Amid Defense Scrutiny

Taipei-Taiwan’s main opposition leader Cheng Li-wun said on Wednesday that a two-week visit to the United States exceeded expectations, as

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Manila Reasserts Sovereignty After Removal of Disputed Platform at Scarborough Shoal

Manila-The Philippines said on Wednesday that a floating platform previously detected in the disputed Scarborough Shoal had been removed, while

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Japan Warns of Severe Asia-Pacific Impact from Hormuz Oil Disruption

Canberra — Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Monday that disruptions to global oil flows caused by tensions in

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Macron pivots to South Korea after Japan visit amid tensions with Trump

Tokyo — Emmanuel Macron departed Japan on Thursday for South Korea after a visit marked by strengthened bilateral ties and

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Taiwan opposition chief to visit China ahead of Trump trip, signaling shift in cross-strait ties

Beijing— The leader of Taiwan’s main opposition party, Cheng Li-wun, will visit China in April at the invitation of President