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North Korea says UN exercises double standards over military activities

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Pyongyang has accused the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) of applying double standard over missile tests by the member states. The UNSC held an emergency meeting on Friday over North Korea's recent missile launches but failed to agree on a joint statement.
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Philippines leader announces retirement from politics

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Dropping a plan to run for vice president in 2022 election, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte announced he will retire from politics after his term ends. The controversial leader has faced backlash during the recent years over his bloody war on drugs.
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Myanmar’s ousted leader on trial for corruption

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The deposed leader of Myanmar, Aung San Suu Kyi, appeared in a court on Friday in Nay Pyi Taw for trial on corruption charges.
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North Korea says tested new surface-to-air missile

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North Korea said on Thursday it has test-fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile. This comes two days after Pyongyang announced testing of a new hypersonic missile and one day after its leader Kim Jung Un snubbed US offer for talks due to continuing US “hostile policy”.
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‘Afghan Central Bank cleared out before Kabul collapse’

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The Central Bank of Afghanistan had drained most of its cash reserves, weeks before the Taliban seized power in the war-ravaged country, according to a report seen by Reuters.
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US military officials: Qaeda, Daesh could rebuild in Afghanistan

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General Mark Milley, the chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, has warned of a “real possibility” that al-Qaeda or Daesh could rebuild in Afghanistan as early as spring 2022 in the wake of the U.S. military withdrawal.
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US general warns of terror groups resurgence in Afghanistan

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Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has warned that reconstitution of al-Qaeda or Daesh in Afghanistan is a 'real possibility'.
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North Korea refuses US offer for talks

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rejected US proposal for dialogue, calling it a cover for Washington’s hostile attitude toward Pyongyang.
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Pentagon officials blame State Department for Afghan messy exit

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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley on Wednesday pinned the blame on the US State Department for the last-minute evacuation of Americans and their allies from Afghanistan.
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China urges US to drop s “long-arm jurisdiction” regarding Iran

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Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, in reply to a question about Beijing’s oil purchase from Tehran, said China’s trade with Iran is conducted within international law. Beijing also called for removing all sanctions against Tehran.
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China warns of the return to cold War era, citing AUKUS

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The US-UK-Australia military bloc has heightened geopolitical tensions as well as risks of a return of the Cold War, potential arms race and nuclear proliferation, China warns.
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North Korea says tested new hypersonic missile

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The Korean People's Army (KPA) successfully test-fired a new “hypersonic missile” on Tuesday, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Wednesday. The move comes after Pyongyang’s representative to the United Nations has said the country has the “righteous right” to test weapons because of the “hostile” policies directed against it.
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Taliban threatens US over drone mission in Afghanistan

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The Taliban has warned of “consequences” if the U.S. does not stop drone patrols in the Afghan airspace, the new rulers in Kabul have described as illegal operations.
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Japan’s ex-FM to become next PM

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Fumio Kishida, former Japanese Foreign Minister who was once handpicked as successor to longest-serving Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, was elected as the head of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Kishida is set to succeed current Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga.
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Beijing rejects western media reports over safely in China

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Beijing refuted rumors spread by western Countries and media over quote dangers threatening foreign travelers visiting China. The allegations come as China has recently freed two Canadians after the U.S. struck a deal for the release of Huawei’s chief financial officer.
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China’s FM meets NATO, UN chiefs via video link

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met online with the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg and United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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Beijing says Washington, allies exaggerating China threat

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China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson says the US and some of its allies are hyping up the danger purportedly posed by Beijing. The official also blasted a security pact between the United States, Australia, India and Japan, saying it aims to confront China.
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ICC says to focus on Taliban, Daesh war crimes; ignoring US’s

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The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking approval to continue investigation into quote crimes against humanity committed by the Taliban and Daesh in Afghanistan, while US actions will be out of the new probe.
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Seoul says North Korea launches ‘unidentified projectile’

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South Korea says its Northern neighbor fired an “unidentified projectile” into the East Sea on Tuesday. It comes hours after the United States announced its readiness to meet with the Pyongyang leaders without preconditions.
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Taiwan seeking weapons against China

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Taiwan’s Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said on Monday the island needs to develop its missile capability to counter China’s possible threats. China regards Taiwan as its territory and has repeatedly warned against any move that could violate its sovereignty.
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China condemns UK warship sailing off Taiwan Strait

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The China's military has strongly blasted the United Kingdom's navy for transiting through the Taiwan Strait, warning such moves threaten peace and stability in the sensitive region.
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China’s Xi sends congratulatory letter to Taiwan leader

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Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent a congratulatory message to the newly elected leader of Taiwan's main opposition party. Xi has also described the situation between China and Taiwan as “grim” and "complex".
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South Korea calls for restoring communication lines with North

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South Korea on Sunday urged North Korea to restore the hotline between the two countries, after Pyongyang proposed an offer for an inter-Korean summit.
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Taliban claims soon to be recognized by world

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Taliban Spokesperson Zabiullah Mujahid has claimed that the world will soon recognize the group.
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Taliban urges airlines to resume Afghan flights

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The Taliban asked international airlines on Sunday to resume flights to Afghanistan. This as Kabul airport was damaged in the evacuation of thousands of foreign troops and civilians in August.
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