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Taiwan blocks China's 'soft power invasion' via Strait Swimming Event

Jul 05, 2025

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) declared on Thursday that it is undertaking "a more careful evaluation" of this year's Kinmen-Xiamen Strait Crossing Swim, amid rising worries that the event might be canceled for the first time due to political strain, Focus Taiwan reported.

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Former UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson (Source: Focus Taiwan/The Central News Agency Taiwan)

Ex-UK minister Williamson urges Taiwan to stand up to China's bullying tactics

Jul 05, 2025

Former UK Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson called on Taiwan to abandon its diplomatic caution and assert itself more boldly on China on the international stage, as reported by Focus Taiwan.
Explosion lights up the sky over the city during a Russian drone, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine. (Image/Reuters)

Russia launches airstrikes on Ukraine after raids

Jul 05, 2025
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Doha talks focus on drug control, rehab, and livelihoods in Afghanistan

Jul 05, 2025

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China plotted attack on Taiwan's former Vice Prez Hsiao Bi-khim during Prague visit, says Czech intel

Jul 05, 2025

This motion comes after Czech Military Intelligence Director Petr Bartovsky disclosed last week that Chinese agents had schemed...
Hamas announces a "positive response" to a US backed ceasefire proposal (Source: Reuters)

Hamas submits "positive response" to US-backed Gaza ceasefire deal

Jul 05, 2025

Israel had previously accepted the US-sponsored framework, which means the two sides are now expected to enter final,...
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China's illegitimate military provocations threaten peace in Taiwan Strait, says US

Jul 05, 2025

China's increased military activity near Taiwan ahead of the Han Kuang drills drew U.S. criticism, calling it destabilising....
Hamdan bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority strategy, Liwa Dates Festival 2025 plan (Photo/WAM)

Hamdan bin Zayed reviews Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority strategy, Liwa Dates Festival 2025 plan

Jul 05, 2025
Hamburg to host seventh round of UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses (Photo/WAM)

Hamburg to host seventh round of UAE President's Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses

Jul 05, 2025
Emirati Women's Day 2025 to be marked under theme 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years' (Photo/ WAM)

Emirati Women's Day 2025 to be marked under theme 'Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 Years'

Jul 05, 2025
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Microsoft shuts down Pakistan office as global firms lose faith in local market

Jul 05, 2025
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Pakistan's development rests on backs of child labourers as 1.6 million children are exploited in Sindh

Jul 05, 2025
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Pakistan's war on Baloch identity, slain activist's death sparks uprising across Chaghi, Nushki, Dalbandin

Jul 05, 2025
Japanese Ambassador to India Ono Keiichi (Image/ANI)

Japanese Envoy to India offers prayers at Hanumangarhi, Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya

Jul 05, 2025
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Pakistan's brutal crackdown continues- two Baloch youth forcibly disappeared in Hub Chowki, families targeted for years

Jul 05, 2025
PM Modi and PM Persad-Bissessar (Photo/ ANI)

India announces to issue OCI cards up to sixth generation of Indian diaspora of Trinidad and Tobago

Jul 05, 2025
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Synagogue door set ablaze, Israeli restaurant attacked in latest wave of anti-semitic attacks in Australia

Jul 05, 2025
Palestinians inspect the site of Thursday's Israeli strike that damaged and destroyed residential buildings, at Shati (Beach) refugee camp, in Gaza City (Image/Reuters)

Trump optimistic about Gaza ceasefire to be inked by next week

Jul 05, 2025
A wildfire burns near Alacati in Izmir province, Turkey (Image/Reuters)

Turkey: 10 suspects arrested over forest fires

Jul 05, 2025