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An intensifying arms race in Asia
(Refiles to correct date on Taiwan announcement to earlier this month from Friday) (Reuters) - Analysts warn Asia may be...
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UN commissioner urges international effort on Myanmar ‘before it is too late’
(Reuters) - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights on Thursday warned of a human rights catastrophe under military rule...
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Factbox: An intensifying arms race in Asia
(Reuters) - Analysts warn that Asia may be sliding into an accelerating arms race as countries react to China's military...
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U.S. regrets France’s decision to recall ambassador -White House official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States regrets France's decision to recall its ambassador from Washington and will continue to be...
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China, France denounce U.S. nuclear sub pact with Britain, Australia
By Trevor Hunnicutt, Nandita Bose, David Brunnstrom and Colin Packham WASHINGTON/CANBERRA (Reuters) - China on Thursday denounced a new Indo-Pacific...
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U.S. defends Australia sub deal, says it not seeking conflict with China
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday defended the U.S. decision to provide Australia with advanced technology for nuclear-powered...
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China sees ‘Cold War mentality’ in U.S., British, Australia pact
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China’s Washington embassy reacted to a new security pact announced by the United States, Britain and Australia...
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UK says new security partnership reflects commitment to Indo-Pacific
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's new security partnership with Australia and the United States reflects the government's commitment to the Indo-Pacific,...
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U.S. trade chief urges ASEAN envoy to visit Myanmar soon, promote dialogue
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai has urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to send its...
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Myanmar junta agrees to ASEAN call for ceasefire to distribute aid -Kyodo
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) - Myanmar's military rulers have agreed to an ASEAN call for a ceasefire until the end...
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ASEAN’s Myanmar envoy in talks with junta over visit and access to Suu Kyi
By Ain Bandial BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) - The Brunei diplomat appointed by a Southeast Asian regional bloc as its...
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Vietnam urges WHO to send more COVID-19 shots as cases surge despite lockdown
By Chen Lin SINGAPORE/HANOI (Reuters) - While the rapid spread of the Delta variant and low vaccinations have caught much...
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U.S. VP Harris offers Vietnam support to counter Beijing in the South China Sea
By Nandita Bose HANOI (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met Vietnam's top leaders on Wednesday, offering support in...
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Singapore says ASEAN not as effective as hoped in Myanmar
By Aradhana Aravindan SINGAPORE(Reuters) - The progress by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Myanmar has not been...
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Harris faces task of convincing Asia of U.S. reliability after Afghan chaos
By Nandita Bose and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Vice President Kamala Harris, in a visit to Singapore and Vietnam...
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Harris trip to Asia will show U.S. in region ‘to stay,’ official says
By Nandita Bose and David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris's trip to Singapore and Vietnam starting on...
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Contrary to intent, Biden’s Afghan pullout could undermine Asia shift
By Michael Martina, David Brunnstrom and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Kurt Campbell, the White House's top Asia adviser, declared...
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In call, Biden commends Japan’s Suga for successful Olympics
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Monday and commended him on...
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New ASEAN envoy to Myanmar says he wants full access when he visits
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN (Reuters) -The Brunei diplomat appointed by a Southeast Asian regional bloc as its special envoy to Myanmar...
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Myanmar civil society groups reject regional envoy
(Reuters) - Hundreds of Myanmar civil society groups on Friday rejected the appointment of a special envoy by the Association...
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