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The global dengue crisis has reached alarming levels, prompting urgent action at the 8th Asia Dengue Summit held in Manila. With over 14 million cases reported worldwide—most concentrated in Asia—health experts and government officials from 22 countries gathered to discuss strategies for combating the deadly virus. Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, has long plagued tropical and…
Consumers across the Asia-Pacific region should prepare for another round of oil price hikes, as global market trends indicate an upward adjustment. The Department of Energy attributes the increase to geopolitical tensions, particularly the escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine, as well as stalled nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. With trade talks between…
Interpol announced on June 16 that it had dismantled a massive cybercrime network operating across the Pacific, with arrests in Nauru and over 20,000 malicious IP addresses taken down. The operation, dubbed “Secure Pacific,” targeted info-stealers — malware bots that harvest passwords and financial data for sale on the dark web. Participating nations included Fiji,…
On June 15, China’s new maritime regulation took effect, granting its coast guard the authority to detain foreign nationals, including fishermen, in disputed waters for up to 60 days without trial. The move has sparked outrage across Southeast Asia, particularly in the Philippines, where the Armed Forces have ramped up patrols in the West Philippine…
The Israel-Iran conflict escalated dramatically on June 14–15, with Israel launching a sweeping air campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities and military leadership. In response, Iran fired over 200 ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Haifa. The strikes killed at least 78 people in Iran — including nuclear scientists and military…
Military tensions are rising across various parts of the Asia-Pacific region as multiple nations prepare for maneuvers amid ongoing territorial disputes. In Southeast Asia, Thailand and Cambodia are experiencing a revival of border tensions, with both nations accusing each other of encroaching on disputed territory. Military officials from both sides have been scrambling to de-escalate…
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
