Philippines urges China to halt ‘provocative’ actions after flare incidents

Philippines urges China to halt ‘provocative’ actions after flare incidents

MANILA, Aug 24 (Reuters) – The Philippines called on Beijing on Saturday to “immediately cease all provocative and dangerous actions” after accusing it of “unjustifiably” deploying flares from China-occupied Subi Reef on Aug. 22 while a Manila aircraft was conducting patrols. The same aircraft also “faced harassment” from a Chinese jet fighter while it was …

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Biden speaks to Egypt, Qatar leaders in Gaza ceasefire push

Biden speaks to Egypt, Qatar leaders in Gaza ceasefire push

Item 1 of 2 A general view of damaged buildings in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, August 23, 2024. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File Photo [1/2]A general view of damaged buildings in Gaza, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, near the Israel-Gaza border, as seen from Israel, August 23, 2024. REUTERS/Florion Goga/File …

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Putin, Modi hold informal talks at Kremlin leader’s residence

Putin, Modi hold informal talks at Kremlin leader’s residence

MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) – Russian President Vladimir Putin welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi late on Monday and toured him around his residence outside Moscow ahead of official talks in the Kremlin on Tuesday. Putin embraced the Indian leader at his home at Novo-Ogaryovo, greeted him as his “dear friend” and said he was …

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