Category: 2024-06-20
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Philippines and China Clash in Violent Confrontation in the South China Sea

Local sources from Philippines: The Guardian, FRANCE 24 English. UK coverage: BBC. In a recent incident in the disputed South China Sea, Filipino soldiers engaged in a physical confrontation with Chinese coast guard personnel. The clash occurred as the Philippine navy and coast guard were delivering supplies to Filipino troops…
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Cyril Ramaphosa Inaugurated as South Africa’s President, Promises a ‘New Era’

Local sources from South Africa: BBC.com, News24. UK coverage: Financial Times. Cyril Ramaphosa has been inaugurated as the President of South Africa, marking the beginning of what he calls a ‘new era’ for the country. Ramaphosa, who remains in office despite his party, the African National Congress (ANC), failing to…
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Russian President Putin’s Visit to Vietnam Raises Concerns Over Aggression Pact with North Korea

Local sources from Vietnam: The Guardian, The Diplomat. UK coverage: Sky News. Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Vietnam has raised concerns over his “armed aggression” pact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Putin praised Vietnam for its “balanced” stance on the war in Ukraine, while the US embassy…
