‘Baby steps’ for ASEAN as it wraps up first-ever joint military drills

The exercise focused on humanitarian relief as the regional grouping makes tentative steps towards military cooperation.

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US to open embassies in the Cook Islands, Niue

Announcement comes as US President Joe Biden prepares to host a second summit with Pacific Island leaders in Washington

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 579

As the war enters its 579th day, these are the main developments.

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‘Still my people’: Myanmar diaspora supports democracy struggle back home

Spurred to action by the 2021 coup, Myanmar nationals overseas are helping sustain the movement to restore democracy.

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Clashes in Paris as thousands march against police violence

A demonstration against police violence in Paris on Saturday saw some clashes between protesters and police.

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Premier League: Fernandes scores ‘special’ volley in Man United win

United win first game in four matches and move to eighth; Man City beat Forest and Everton thrash Brentford.

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Venezuela takes control of gang-run jail, ‘dismantles’ Tren de Aragua

Interior minister claims authorities have dismantled Tren de Aragua group that controlled the Tocoron prison.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 578

As the war enters its 578th day, these are the main developments.

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Dozens killed in Benin after fuel depot explodes into flames

At least 35 people, including a child, killed after a blaze at an illegal fuel depot along Benin's border with Nigeria.

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Ethiopian prince’s hair, artefacts returned 155 years after British plunder

Prince Alemayehu, 7, was taken to England after battle of Magdala and died there in 1879 at the age of 18.

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Ukraine to receive US long-range ATACMS missiles, US media report

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy did not respond directly to a question about the US supplying long-range missile system.

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Taiwan calls China’s increased military drills ‘abnormal’, risks accident

Taiwan’s Defence Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng says frequency of Chinese military drills increases risk of accidental clash.

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Poland’s PM tells Ukraine’s Zelenskyy to ‘never insult’ Polish people again

Poland's PM Mateusz Morawiecki accused the Ukrainian leader of insulting Poles in his United Nations address this week.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 577

As the war enters its 577th day, these are the main developments.

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US auto workers expand strike as Biden prepares to join picket line

The strike now includes approximately 18,600 workers across 20 states, with presidential candidates wooing their union.

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Marriage declines in China as young Chinese choose dating, staying single

The number of marriages falls from 13.5 million couples in 2013 to 6.8 million in 2022.

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CIA abuse rendered 9/11 defendant unfit for trial: US military judge

Incompetency finding for Ramzi bin al-Shibh means the prosecution of his four co-defendants would continue without him.

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What we know about US Abrams tanks arriving in Ukraine ‘next week’

Long-awaited M1 Abrams tanks are to arrive in Ukraine next week and come at a crucial time for Kyiv's forces.

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China reiterates ceasefire, peace talks ‘only way’ to end Ukraine war

Vice President Han Zheng, a second-tier official, repeats familiar talking points in speech to 78th UNGA.

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Joe Biden raised Canadian Sikh separatist’s murder with Modi at G20: Media

US President, other Western leaders expressed concern about killing directly with India PM Modi at G20: Financial Times.

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Brazil’s top court rules in favour of Indigenous rights in land claim case

The court's decision will weigh heavily as Brazil's Senate considers legislation to limit new Indigenous reservations.

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