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US blasts China for nature reserve in disputed South China Sea

US blasts China for nature reserve in disputed South China Sea

US 'stands with our Philippine ally in rejecting China’s destabilizing plans to establish a ‘national nature reserve’ at Scarborough Reef,' says Secretary of State Marco Rubio

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Nepal’s ex-Chief Justice Karki takes helm as interim premier, polls in March
12.09.2025

Nepal’s ex-Chief Justice Karki takes helm as interim premier, polls in March

President Ramchandra Paudel dissolves 275-seat parliament to pave war for fresh elections

Pakistani President Zardari starts 10-day China tour
12.09.2025

Pakistani President Zardari starts 10-day China tour

Asif Ali Zardari to visit Sichuan, Shanghai, Xinjiang, trip to focus on enhancing bilateral ties

Moscow says Russia-North Korea relations reach 'qualitatively new level'
12.09.2025

Moscow says Russia-North Korea relations reach 'qualitatively new level'

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says 2024 treaty signed by both countries' leaders paved way for significant improvements in ties

China rejects 'disinformation' in wake of US conservative Charlie Kirk's assassination
12.09.2025

China rejects 'disinformation' in wake of US conservative Charlie Kirk's assassination

Beijing's reaction comes after Governor of Utah alleged that Russian, Chinese bots are seeking to foment civil strife in wake of fatal shooting of Kirk

Japan’s centenarian count nears record high of 100,000
12.09.2025

Japan’s centenarian count nears record high of 100,000

As of Sept. 15, number of people aged 100 or older increased by 4,644 compared to previous year