The Philippines will “stand our ground” in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest. Tensions over the strategic waterway, a key passage for sea-borne trade, have soared in...

Philippines to ‘Stand Our Ground’ in South China Sea Dispute

The premier Southeast Asian furniture fair, VIFA ASEAN 2024, will take place from August 27 – 30, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This event marks the start of Asia's leading furniture expo series for Autumn 2024, which includes fairs in South Korea, Malaysia, China, and Indonesia.

VIFA ASEAN 2024: Southeast Asian Furniture Fair in Vietnam

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 The Philippines said Friday it has no plan to invoke its mutual defense treaty with the United States after the Chinese coast guard reportedly rammed, boarded and used machetes and axes to damage two Philippine navy boats in a chaotic faceoff that injured Filipino navy personnel at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s key advisers made the remarks in a televised news conference, squelching speculation that Manila might consider invoking the 1951 treaty to secure U.S. military help after Monday’s confrontation at Second Thomas Shoal, where the Chinese coast guard also seized Philippine navy...

Philippines won't invoke mutual defense treaty with US after Chinese confrontation at disputed shoal

SEOUL, South Korea -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called South Korea’s recent front-line live-fire drills “suicidal hysteria” as she threatened unspecified military steps Monday if further provoked. The warning by Kim Yo Jong came after South Korea resumed firing exercises near...

Sister of North Korean leader Kim calls South Korea's live-fire drills 'suicidal hysteria'

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Xi Jinping’s policies are cutting off his country from the world, to no one’s ultimate benefit.

China’s Self-Imposed Isolation

- Advertisement - Citing a South Korean government official, local cable channel TV Chosun reported on Thursday that the North Korean authorities publicly shot the middle school students last week for allegedly watching South Korean dramas stored on USBs. These USBs allegedly had been sent via balloons by North Korean...

North Korea executes 30 teens for watching South Korean TV shows

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

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In 2022, a 22-year-old man was publicly executed in North Korea for sharing and listening to K-pop music and South Korean films, according to a recent human rights report by South Korea’s Ministry of Unification. The information was gathered from testimonials of North Korean defectors. Accusations and harsh punishments.

22-year-old publicly executed in North Korea for watching K-pop: Report

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We all know people with a ‘sixth sense’ who seem to be just a little more in tune with the world than everyone else. Do you know which zodiac signs they probably are? We can’t be sure, but we’ll share the three signs most likely to have that bonus sense. Having six senses can be a burden and a blessing, and you just may find if you are one of these three signs that some things in your life can be explained by having an extra sense.

3 Zodiac Signs Who Have A Great Sixth Sense

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With an assassination attempt on Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania on July 13, 2024, the U.S. experienced another violent episode in its increasingly polarized politics. Former President Trump, who’s about to formally become the GOP nominee for president in the 2024 election, survived the attempted assassination when, initial reports said, a bullet grazed his ear . But one rally attendee was killed , more spectators were injured and the suspected gunman is also dead. The Conversation’s politics editor, Naomi Schalit, spoke with University of Massachusetts, Lowell, scholar Arie Perliger after the event. Perliger offered insight from his study of political violence and assassinations. Given the stark political polarization in the U.S., Perliger said, “it’s not a surprise that eventually people engage in violence.”

‘One Inch from a Potential Civil War’? Trump Shooting a Close Call for American Democracy

North Korea is carrying out a widespread crackdown on everything from wedding dresses to slang as it seeks to counter the South's influence, a new report has revealed. The report - released by South Korea's Unification Ministry - is based on the testimony of hundreds of defectors. It includes the...

North Korea cracking down on wedding dresses and slang - report

Travelers can show their respect for the countries they visit by taking the time to learn about local customs prior to their arrival. Japan, in particular, has multiple traditions you should keep in mind during your trip. While you may know not to leave chopsticks upright in food, particularly rice, due to its associations with death and funerals, other social rules may have flown under your radar. For instance, you should prepare to hold onto your trash in Japan due to the country's lack of trash cans, refrain from eating and drinking while walking, and avoid public displays of affection. The Japanese also tend to frown on wearing strong perfume in public.

Why You Should Just Avoid Bringing Perfume On A Trip To Japan

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Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, warned of "gruesome" consequences for South Korean defectors who send balloons carrying anti-Pyongyang leaflets and other items across the border.

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘gruesome’ price for leaflets, balloons from South

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Local media reported that while Japanese authorities believe the ship made a mistake, its captain is still being questioned for the 20-minute incident.

Japan is scrambling to explain why its naval destroyer pushed into Chinese waters where Beijing was conducting live-fire drills near Taiwan

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Manatees are back in Lowcountry waters and residents in the coastal areas of South Carolina should be particularly alert while boating and please report sightings of these gentle giants to SCDNR.

Manatees are back in South Carolina coastal waters

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Can You Park in Front of Someone’s Property in North Carolina?. Parking on crowded city streets and neighborhoods can be challenging, and many wonder if it's permissible to park in front of someone’s property. Here's a breakdown of North Carolina's parking rules:

Can I legally park in front of someone’s home? What North Carolina law says

Conflicts are inevitable in life as we have different opinions. Some zodiac signs are good at arguing while others strive to create harmony and avoid arguments. Yet, conflict resolution is a crucial skill at home and work. It helps people live peacefully and in unity.

5 Zodiac Signs Who Are Most Likely to Win Arguments

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Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has warned of potential new rubbish-filled balloon launches towards South Korea in response to anti-Pyongyang leafleting campaigns.On Saturday, Kim Yo Jong criticised efforts to infiltrate the North Korean regime and said her government would send more rubbish-laden balloons southward.North Korea has already dispatched numerous balloons containing refuse such as cigarette butts, cloth scraps and manure across the border since May.In response, South Korea suspended a 2018 tension-reduction agreement with North Korea and resumed live-fire military drills in border areas.The escalating tensions highlight the fragile state of inter-Korean...

Kim Jong Un's sister says North Korea will send more rubbish balloons to South Korea

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Vessels have been rammed, punctured with knives, damaged by water cannon and targeted by military-grade lasers. Now the Philippines’ US ambassador has warned the aggression must be reduced to avoid conflict

Confrontations in South China Sea surge, raising fears a miscalculation could lead to conflict

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Many adults in East and Southeast Asia support free speech, are open to societal change

In Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, large majorities of adults say that people who disagree with their government’s actions should be able to publicly...

Many adults in East and Southeast Asia support free speech, are open to societal change

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