14 Japanese students admitted to hospital after eating ‘massive’ chips

14 students of a school in Tokyo, the capital of Japan, were admitted to hospital after eating potato chips. Because these chips were not of any ordinary taste. It had a ‘tremendous jhal’. The police said that this incident happened. Citing the police, the BBC reported in a report that on Tuesday (July 17), a […]

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Taiwan is willing to take on more responsibility for defending itself, says premier

TAIPEI : Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said on Wednesday that Taiwan is willing to take on more responsibility for defending itself and is steadily increasing defense spending. Cho was responding to comment from US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who said Taiwan should pay the United States for its defense as it does not give […]

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As China’s sway over Pacific islands grows, will Japan counter by coming to Palau’s aid?

By Julian Ryall Palau is appealing to Japan for help monitoring Chinese maritime activity within its exclusive economic zone. Analysts say Tokyo has assisted other nations with similar challenges in the past and may be willing to do so again to counter Beijing’s growing influence in the region. The Pacific island nation’s national security coordinator, […]

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Exiled Chinese businessman Guo Wengui found guilty of fraud in US trial

Guo Wengui, an outspoken critic of China’s government and erstwhile business associate of former White House adviser Steve Bannon, was convicted on Tuesday in US federal court on charges of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars from online followers. Prosecutors in Manhattan said Guo raised more than US$1 billion by guaranteeing followers on social media […]

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South China Sea: Beijing urged to create deadline for Manila to withdraw from shoal

By Alyssa Chen Beijing should set a definitive time frame for Manila to withdraw from Second Thomas Shoal, taking a big step towards ending the long-standing “cat-and-mouse game” over the contentious submerged reef, a leading Chinese maritime expert said. Describing persistent confrontation over the shoal as “a bleeding wound”, Wu Shicun, founder of the Hainan-based […]

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After Africa, South Korea’s international strategy focuses on Central Asia

Seoul (Agenzia Fides) – After the summit with African countries on June 5, during which investments in the continent amounting to 24 billion dollars were announced, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol made a tour in Central Asia between June 10 and 15, meeting the heads of state of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. Alongside Yoon’s […]

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