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Feb 13, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City [Vietnam], February 13: A fishing boat carrying 10 people capsized off Jeju Island in South Korea, with the Korean captain, three Vietnamese crew members and one Indonesian crew member being rescued.
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Washington [US], February 13: U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said a return to Ukraine's pre-2014 borders was unrealistic and the Trump administration does not see...
MBRSG, UNDP sign MoU to advance digital transformation, AI governance
Dubai [UAE], February 13: The Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government (MBRSG) has signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Development...
Artemis Agreement signatories commit to continued openness and transparency in space endeavours
New York [US], February 13: The signatories of the Artemis Agreements have reiterated their commitment to maintaining openness and transparency regarding their space-related activities and...
Japan, East Asian countries discuss Gaza reconstruction
Tokyo [Japan], February 13: Japan, in collaboration with Palestine, hosted an online briefing session with participants from the East Asia Conference on Palestinian Development (CEAPAD)...
Al-Azhar calls for support of Egyptian, Arab position on Gaza reconstruction
Cairo [Egypt], February 13: Al-Azhar has called for support of the Egyptian and Arab stance on the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, provided that the...
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Paris [France], February 12: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned on Tuesday that developing countries risk being left behind as countries scramble to develop artificial...
N Korea warns of retaliation after US nuclear sub docks in Busan
Pyongyang [North Korea], February 12: North Korea has said its military forces are ready to take any action necessary after a US Navy fast-attack nuclear...
At least $53bn needed to rebuild Gaza, estimates UN
New York [US], February 12: More than $53bn will be required to rebuild Gaza and end the "humanitarian catastrophe" that has gripped the war-ravaged territory,...
Southeast Asia tackles Chinese scams
Beijing [China], February 12: Online fraud gangs, often led by Chinese nationals, continue to operate in Southeast Asia, forcing many countries to step up efforts...
Risk of Gaza fire flare up again
Tel Aviv [Israel], February 12: Hamas' announcement to delay hostage release raises the possibility that the Gaza ceasefire agreement will collapse before completing phase 1.
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