New Zealand not close to decision on joining AUKUS pact, minister says
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON (Reuters) - New Zealand's government is continuing "information gathering discussions" o...
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Russia's defence minister orders more weapons for Ukraine operation
(Reuters) - Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu ordered more, and swifter, delivery of weapons for Moscow's military opera...
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Malaysia plans 13% salary hike for civil servants from Dec amid rising prices
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) - Malaysia will boost salaries for civil servants by more than 13% from December, Prime Minister Anwar...
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Vietnam lawmakers to hold extraordinary meeting on personnel issues
HANOI (Reuters) - Vietnam's parliament is set to meet on Thursday afternoon to discuss personnel issues, the office of the co...
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South Korea confirms talks on AUKUS pact with US, UK and Australia
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) -South Korea has held talks on joining a part of the AUKUS defence deal between the U.S., B...
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Ukraine launches drone attacks on several Russian regions, officials say
(Reuters) - Ukraine launched drones on several Russian regions in hours leading to Wednesday morning, Russian officials said,...
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Thai King approves ex-diplomat Maris as foreign minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Retired diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa has been endorsed as the country's new foreign minister by Thailand'...
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Taiwan on alert for post-inauguration Chinese drills
By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) - Taiwan is on alert for China to carry out military exercises after the inauguration of Pr...
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Australia to police internet porn, spend $600 million on domestic violence victims
By Lewis Jackson SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will spend almost A$1 billion on payments for those fleeing domestic violence a...
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China launches sea trials for next-generation aircraft carrier
BEIJING (Reuters) - China on Wednesday launched sea trials for the Fujian, its third and most advanced aircraft carrier, stat...
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