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Japan plans to expand OSA aid to align with US' Indo-Pacific strategy and pursue military ambitions, analysts say
Global Times
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Latest news Japan plans to supply defense equipment to Thailand, Tonga and six other nations in the current fiscal year as security aid, a government source said Friday, with the aim to ensure safe sea lanes in the Indo-Pacific region where China...
World : ASEAN’s Zopfan Vision Revived With China, Russia Backing SEANWFZ
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Samantha Tan KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN’s long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (ZOPFAN) has gained new traction following China and Russia’s readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the...
Asean's Zopfan revived thanks to China and Russia's support, says expert
The Malaysian Star
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean's long-standing aspiration for a Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality (Zopfan) has gained renewed traction following China and Russia's readiness to sign the Protocol to the Treaty on the Southeast Asia Nuclear-Weapon-Free...
From Electric Vehicles to UAM: ‘e-Mobility Expo’ Opens Tomorrow in Jeju
Business Korea
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July 8, 2025
The 12th International e-Mobility Expo (IEVE 2025), a sustainable future mobility exhibition, will be held for four days from July 9 at Jeju Shinhwa World. This exhibition, co-hosted by the International Electric Vehicle Expo and the Global EV...
US tariffs, Myanmar crisis to dominate ASEAN discussions - Analyst
The Sun Daily
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July 8, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR: The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States (US) tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, as Southeast Asian nations...
General : US Tariffs, Myanmar Crisis To Dominate ASEAN Discussions - Analyst
Bernama
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July 8, 2025
By Nabilah Saleh KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The ongoing crisis in Myanmar and the global impact of United States (US) tariffs are set to take centre stage at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), which opens on Tuesday in Kuala...
cGAS-STING Targeting Offers Novel Therapeutic Opportunities in Liver Diseases
Dove Medical Press
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July 8, 2025
Introduction Cyclic GMP/AMP (cGAMP) synthase (cGAS), in conjunction with the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)-localized adaptor stimulator of interferon genes (STING), serves as core components of innate immunity.1–3 Pathogen-derived DNA acts as a...
Business : Oecusse To Spearhead Timor-Leste’s Modernisation In Bold CMC-RAEOA Initiative
Bernama
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July 7, 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- In a major public-private partnership, Core Management Corporation (CMC) and the Special Administrative Region of Oecusse-Ambeno (RAEOA) have announced the launch of the Oecusse Digital Centre (ODC) Smart Hub, a...
Ani-One Asia Streams
Anime News Network
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Image via Dr. Stone anime's X/Twitter account©米スタジオ・Boichi／集英社・Dr.STONE製作委員会Ani-One Asia announced on Thursday and Friday that it will stream the Dr. Stone: Science Future (second part), Hotel Inhumans, With You and the Rain, Onmyō Kaiten...
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fee for Foreign Students by 25% in 2025-Know Eligibility & How to Apply
Baltimore Outloud - Maryland
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July 7, 2025
Australia Hikes Student Visa Fee for Foreign Students by 25% in 2025.The Australian government has implemented a 25% boost in student visa fees for students from other countries. It will raise the student visa fee from $1,600 to $2,000....
Ben Morgan’s Pacific Update: Chinese aircraft carriers exercise near Japan – China’s force projection capability is increasing
The Daily Blog
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July 6, 2025
On 30 June, the People’s Liberation Army – Navy confirmed two Chinese aircraft carriers; PLANS Shandong and Liaoning exercised together in the Western Pacific. The ships conducted a range of drills practicing defensive and offensive operations....
Asean aims for nuclear-free region with China, Russia on board
Free Malaysia Today
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July 6, 2025
Foreign ministry secretary-general Amran Zin speaks to reporters during a media briefing ahead of the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers Meeting and Post-Ministerial Conference next week. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR: Asean will continue pushing to uphold...
Fiji willing to provide 5000 personnel to Australian Defence Force - Rabuka
RNZ
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July 3, 2025
An Australian Army Dog Handler from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment with Detection Dog 'Kit' during a live breaching and detection dog serial on exercise Brolga Walk at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. 23 March 2024 Photo: TPR Dana...
Scholarships for UG, PG, PhD Open in Australia, Check Details
Kashmir Life
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July 8, 2025
SRINAGAR: Charles Darwin University is offering scholarships for international students in Australia for the year 2025. The Scholarships provide a chance to pursue Undergraduate, Master’s, PhD, and vocational education programmes. The CDU...
‘Struggling with identity’: Asean youth mental health forum hears rising stress levels among social media generation
Malay Mail
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June 29, 2025
KOTA KINABALU, June 29 — A total of 135 participants from Asean member states and Timor Leste attended the two-day Roundtable Discussion: Asean Youth Mental Health 2025 held here, which began yesterday. Minister of Youth and Sports Hannah Yeoh...
General : Two-day Discussion On ASEAN Youth Mental Health Draws 135 Participants
Bernama
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June 29, 2025
KOTA KINABALU, June 29 (Bernama) -- A total of 135 participants from ASEAN member states and Timor Leste attended the two-day Roundtable Discussion: ASEAN Youth Mental Health 2025 held here, which began yesterday. Minister of Youth and Sports...
ASEAN youth mental health forum draws 135 participants in Kota Kinabalu
The Sun Daily
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June 29, 2025
KOTA KINABALU: A two-day roundtable discussion on ASEAN youth mental health has gathered 135 participants from across Southeast Asia and Timor Leste. The event, which began yesterday, focuses on regional cooperation to tackle rising mental health...
US aid cuts curb journalists' access to vital health data in Africa
International Journalists' Network
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Scientists and researchers working in global health have called for the restoration of the Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS) program, which tracks health-related data in over 90 low- and middle-income countries. In its 40-year history, the...
Refreshed proposal for South Africa name change sparks debate
Zululand Observer
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July 5, 2025
A YEARS-old proposal to change South Africa’s name is back in the spotlight as political parties plan to approach Parliament on the matter. According to media reports, the African Transformation Movement (ATM) is spearheading the proposal,...
McKay leads Samoa's green transport with solar-powered electric catamarans
Northern Advocate
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About 10 to 15 locals will be trained to build the boats, alongside Henry Silva Shipyard. Haselden thought McKay’s training programme was one of the reasons it was successfully awarded the contract. “We see so many examples of projects like this,...