East Asia Pacific

Bhutan Scripts Rare COVID-19 Success Story   
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The country of about 750,000 people has now fully vaccinated 90% of adults in an effort propelled by international donors, its leaders and the community
Anjana Pasricha
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 11:41 AM
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, center, is covered during a ceremony in Auckland, Aug. 1, 2021, to formally apologize for a racially charged part of the nation's history known as the Dawn Raids. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, center, is covered during a ceremony in Auckland, Aug. 1, 2021, to formally apologize for a racially charged part of the nation's history known as the Dawn Raids.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the immigration raids were 'dehumanizing'  
Phil Mercer
Sun, 08/01/2021 - 08:59 AM
Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivers his speech at the IX Moscow conference on… Commander-in-Chief of Myanmar's armed forces, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing delivers his speech at the IX Moscow conference on…
Military leader recommits to elections, working with ASEAN
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Sun, 08/01/2021 - 12:54 AM
People walk along a pedestrian crossing Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, as Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga expanded a… People walk along a pedestrian crossing Friday, July 30, 2021, in Tokyo, as Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga expanded a…
New record set one day after Japan extended a state of emergency for Tokyo through the end of August to contain coronavirus spread
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Sat, 07/31/2021 - 11:27 PM
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Permanent Court of Arbitration said in July 2016 that Beijing lacks legal basis for its nine-dash line claim over South China Sea, and China reiterated its opposition to ruling this July
Ralph Jennings
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 10:23 PM
Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about the release of the 2021 Congressional Report Pursuant to the Elie Wiesel… Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks about the release of the 2021 Congressional Report Pursuant to the Elie Wiesel…
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Five days of virtual meetings come after Biden administration in its early days was seen as paying little attention to the region
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Sat, 07/31/2021 - 06:43 PM
In this photo provided by the  Singapore Ministry of Defense, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin along with Singapore… In this photo provided by the  Singapore Ministry of Defense, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin along with Singapore…
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Hanoi and Manila this week to advocate ‘integrated deterrence’ among Southeast Asian states
Ralph Jennings
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 02:58 AM
Protesters burn Myanmar flags during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on July 29, 2021. (Photo by - / AFP) Protesters burn Myanmar flags during a demonstration against the military coup in Yangon on July 29, 2021. (Photo by - / AFP)
The army took over six months ago
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By Reuters
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 02:26 AM
A delivery courier wearing a face mask to protect against COVID-19 is reflected in a window glass as she walks into a… A delivery courier wearing a face mask to protect against COVID-19 is reflected in a window glass as she walks into a…
Worldwide, coronavirus infections are once again on the upswing
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By AFP
Sat, 07/31/2021 - 02:15 AM
This handout image obtained on July 30, 2021, courtesy of the US Department of Justice shows oil tanker M/T Courageous docked… This handout image obtained on July 30, 2021, courtesy of the US Department of Justice shows oil tanker M/T Courageous docked…
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New York federal judge issues judgment of forfeiture authorizing US to take ownership of M/T Courageous, which is in Cambodia
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 08:52 PM
In this handout photo released by the National Task Force Against COVID19, US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d'Affaires John… In this handout photo released by the National Task Force Against COVID19, US Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d'Affaires John…
Announcement comes as Philippines President Duterte allows the rotation of U.S. troops in and out of the country
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 12:31 PM
FILE - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers virtual remarks to the National Bar Association in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, July 27, 2021. FILE - U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers virtual remarks to the National Bar Association in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's South Court Auditorium at the White House in Washington, July 27, 2021.
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White House confirms trip, says Harris ‘will engage the leaders of both governments on issues of mutual interest, including regional security, the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, and our joint efforts to promote a rules-based international order’
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 11:36 AM
File- In this Monday, July 6, 2020, file photo, Tong Ying-kit, 23 years old, arrives at a court for the violation of the new… File- In this Monday, July 6, 2020, file photo, Tong Ying-kit, 23 years old, arrives at a court for the violation of the new…
Leon Tong Ying-kit was found guilty this week by a special High Court panel
Tommy Walker
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 10:49 AM
Marie-Josee Ta Lou, of the Ivory Coast, wins a heat in the women’s 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30,… Marie-Josee Ta Lou, of the Ivory Coast, wins a heat in the women’s 100-meter run at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 30,…
An opening day at the Olympics that’s supposed to produce little more than a brisk jog for the world’s best at 100 meters turned into something very different Friday
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Fri, 07/30/2021 - 07:22 AM
FILE - In this Wednesday, July 1, 2020, file image made from video, motorcyclist Tong Ying-kit carries a flag reading "Liberate… FILE - In this Wednesday, July 1, 2020, file image made from video, motorcyclist Tong Ying-kit carries a flag reading "Liberate…
Activist says, 'I believe that no one person or political party in Hong Kong can clearly know where the red-line of the National Security Law is'
Tommy Walker
Fri, 07/30/2021 - 07:15 AM