In a significant move amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has officially established a new coast guard command centre on Pagasa Island, marking its first dedicated operational hub within the contested Spratly Islands. Previously managed from Palawan, the newly formed district will now directly oversee a vast maritime area spanning approximately […]
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Iraq have officially sealed their place at the upcoming World Cup, ending a 40-year wait with a hard-fought 2–1 victory over Bolivia in an intercontinental play-off match held in Mexico. With this result, Iraq became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament, marking a powerful comeback to football’s biggest stage. The qualification […]
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Qatar has reported that an oil tanker connected to its state energy company was struck by a missile while sailing within the country’s territorial waters, raising fresh concerns about safety and stability in the Gulf region. According to a statement released by Qatar’s defence ministry, three cruise missiles were launched from Iran toward the Gulf […]
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Indonesia is preparing to introduce a major change in how young people interact with the digital world. Starting this Saturday, the country will begin enforcing a policy that blocks children under the age of 16 from holding accounts on several popular social media and online entertainment platforms. The move is part of a growing global […]
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Germany has indicated that it is prepared to play a supportive role in maintaining stability if a peace agreement is reached between the United States and Iran. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius made the remarks during a meeting with Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, highlighting Berlin’s willingness to contribute to security efforts should diplomatic progress […]
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