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Image for Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ire
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Putin visits disputed island near Japan, drawing Tokyo's ire

TOKYO, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a disputed island close to Japan...

13th August, 2026

Image for China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation
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China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarisation

(Corrects dateline to Aug 11) By Lucy Craymer SUVA, Fiji, Aug 11 (Reuters) - China's test of a nucle...

11th August, 2026

Image for Pacific ministers fail to agree on China missile response
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Pacific ministers fail to agree on China missile response

By Lucy Craymer and Christine Chen SUVA, Fiji, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Pacific Island foreign ministers fa...

7th August, 2026

Image for China, Russia navies conclude joint patrol after transiting key Northeast Asia waterways
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China, Russia navies conclude joint patrol after transiting key Northeast Asia waterways

BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - Chinese and Russian naval warships have completed a joint patrol lastin...

29th July, 2026

Image for Analysis-Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent
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Analysis-Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

By Greg Torode HONG KONG, July 10 (Reuters) - China's submarine-fired ballistic missile test into th...

10th July, 2026

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Spain's Santander overhauls Asia-Pacific business, FT reports

July 8 (Reuters) - Spain's Santander has overhauled its Asia-Pacific business under new management,...

8th July, 2026

Image for Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks
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Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

OSLO, July 6 (Reuters) - Norway wants China to use its ties to the Russian leadership to help bring...

6th July, 2026

Image for China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers
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China test fires missile into Pacific, alarming regional powers

BEIJING, July 6 (Reuters) - China's military test-fired a missile from a nuclear submarine into the...

6th July, 2026

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China, Russia navies to hold drills off China coast

BEIJING, July 5 (Reuters) - The Chinese and Russian navies will hold joint exercises in the waters a...

5th July, 2026

Image for New Caledonia loyalists emerge largest bloc after election, lack majority
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New Caledonia loyalists emerge largest bloc after election, lack majority

WELLINGTON, June 30 (Reuters) - New Caledonia's non-independence coalition emerged as the largest bl...

30th June, 2026

Image for Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods
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Facing China, one Taiwan Coast Guard officer draws strength from the gods

By Yimou Lee, Fabian Hamacher and Ann Wang PENGHU, Taiwan, June 29 (Reuters) - When Yeh Chih-sheng s...

29th June, 2026

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Voting begins in delayed New Caledonia provincial elections

SYDNEY, June 28 (Reuters) - New Caledonia began long-delayed provincial elections on Sunday, with po...

28th June, 2026