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Chinese military says 'warned' US warship to leave South China Sea

The Chinese military said it warned a U.S. warship to "leave" waters in the disputed South China Sea on Thursday, claims swiftly denied as "false" by American forces.
Chinese military says 'warned' US warship to leave South China Sea

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People smugglers use TikTok to promote their services

A photo posted to TikTok shows a group of people dressed in camouflage, hoping to blend into the shadowy vegetation dotting the nighttime landscape of the Mexican desert.
People smugglers use TikTok to promote their services

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US Fed delivers small rate hike amid global banking turmoil

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday raised interest rates by a quarter of a percentage point, but indicated it was on the verge of pausing further increases in borrowing costs after the recent collapse of two U.S. banks.
US Fed delivers small rate hike amid global banking turmoil

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UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

The United Nations used its first conference on water security in almost half a century on Wednesday to exhort governments to better manage one of humanity's shared resources.
UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

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Florida moves to expand teaching ban on sexual orientation, gender identity

Florida is looking to expand its ban on teaching young children about sexual orientation and gender identity issues to include all students in its public schools under a new rule set for a vote by the state Board of Education next month.
Florida moves to expand teaching ban on sexual orientation, gender identity

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TikTok CEO: App has never shared US data with Chinese government

TikTok's chief executive will tell lawmakers the Chinese-owned short video app with more than 150 million American users has never, and would never, share U.S. user data with the Chinese government amid growing U.S. national security concerns.
TikTok CEO: App has never shared US data with Chinese government

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Taiwan leader to visit Latin American allies with stops in US

Taiwan's leader will visit diplomatic allies Guatemala and Belize next week while also making stopovers in the United States, the island's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as it aims to shore up ties in Latin America.
Taiwan leader to visit Latin American allies with stops in US

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Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

The leaders of China and Russia hailed a "new era" in their relationship on Tuesday, putting on a united front in Moscow as Vladimir Putin accused the West of rejecting Beijing's proposals to end the Ukraine conflict.
Xi, Putin hail 'new era' of ties in united front against West

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Philippines finds sunken fuel tanker 3 weeks after spill

A leaking fuel tanker that sank off the central Philippines three weeks ago has been found using an underwater robot from Japan, a provincial governor said on Tuesday, as authorities sought more foreign help to address the oil spill.
Philippines finds sunken fuel tanker 3 weeks after spill

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Indonesia passes jobs decree into law, easing investment uncertainty

Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday passed into law an emergency decree on jobs and investment, eliminating legal uncertainty hanging over measures President Joko Widodo has pushed to spur investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.
Indonesia passes jobs decree into law, easing investment uncertainty

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South Korea's Yoon says Japan will return to trade 'white list'

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday he would restore Japan's fast-track trade status after a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida last week, a move he called crucial for bolstering supply chains in key areas.
South Korea's Yoon says Japan will return to trade 'white list'

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No freedom on the horizon for Bangkok 'mall gorilla'

Seven storeys above a shopfloor hawking cheap perfume and nylon underwear, Thailand's "shopping mall gorilla" sits alone in a cage -- her home for 30 years despite a re-ignited row over her captivity.
No freedom on the horizon for Bangkok 'mall gorilla'

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Biden signs bill requiring declassification of Covid origins information

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday signed a bill that requires declassification of information related to the origins of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19, the White House said.
Biden signs bill requiring declassification of Covid origins information

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