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SEOUL: The powerful sister of North Korea’s leader on Thursday (Aug 14) denied reports by the South Korean military that Pyongyang had removed propaganda loudspeakers along the border. In a English-language statement carried by the official Korean Central News Agency, Kim Yo Jong underscored that the South’s efforts to ease tensions were worthless. “We have never removed loudspeakers installed on the border area and are not willing to remove them,” said Kim, the sister of North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un. Since his election in June, South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has vowed to reach out to the nuclear-armed…
Thailand, Cambodia open to ceasefire talks
SAMRAONG, Cambodia: Thailand and Cambodia said that they were open to ceasefire talks, following a…
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KANTHARAROM, Thailand: As Cambodia and Thailand traded deadly strikes, fleeing civilians on both sides described…
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India’s Modi renews ties with Maldives
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SISAKET, Thailand/WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (Jul 26) that the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand…
TAIPEI: Taiwanese voters rejected on Saturday (Jul 26) an attempt to oust 24 opposition lawmakers,…
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SEOUL: South Korea will prepare a trade package that is mutually agreeable with the United…
Washington has imposed export restrictions on advanced technology to China, including the most high-end AI…
Taiwan votes in high-stakes recall election
Recall results will be released Saturday night. Analysts said if the DPP gets control of…
“UNLAWFUL AND INDISCRIMINATE” More than 30 people have been killed in the worst fighting between…
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